30651Thomas Jefferson to Samuel DeButts, 15 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Mar. 24. has been duly recieved, and finds me disposed to render you any service within the line of propriety or right. my connection by blood gives me a certain claim on the affections of mr S. Carr , but none at all over his actions or proceedings with others: and no one, more unwillingly than myself, intermeddles with the affairs of others. mr Carr ’s known integrity will...
30652James Dinsmore’s List of Thomas Jefferson’s Tools, 15 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Mem dm of Carpenters tools belonging to mr Jefferson — 15 pair hollows & rounds ,. & 1 plane for making spouts 1 pair hollows & quarter rounds, 1 Do Snipe Bills 1 Do Side rabbitt planes—4 rabbitt planes & astragal 3 philasters. & one Spring plane— 4 pair Groveing planes & 1 Cut & thrust— 2 Plow planes & 9 plow bits 5 bead planes 9, ogees. & 2 quarter rounds— 2 Sash ovolos, 2 astragal Do—
30653Thomas Jefferson to Larkin Smith, 15 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your very friendly letter of Mar. 28. and am extremely sensible to the kind spirit it breathes. to be praised by those who themselves deserve all praise, is a gratification of high order. their approbation, who, having been high in the office themselves, have information & talents to guide their judgment, is a consolation deeply felt felt . a conscientious devotion to...
30654To John Adams from Lyman Spalding, 14 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to inclose to your address the Portsmouth bill of Mortality for 1809, and at the same time to assure you that my best wishes accompany you, through life. I am Sir / Your most Obt / Servt. MHi ; MBAt : Adams Papers.
30655From James Madison to Caesar A. Rodney, 14 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
Your favor on the subject of White was duly recd. The Secy. of S. will have informed you of the intimation to Mr. Dallas that a Nol. pros: was thought not an eligible course. I have recd. a letter from Govr. Snider on the case of Olmstead, & inclose a copy of my answer. The proceedings of this Country as known in England in Jany. had with other events, made no slight impressions there. Erskine...
30656To James Madison from John Griffin, 14 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
Having passed three years in this Country, and finding my Health extremely shattered, by the severity of the Climate, if there should be no impropriety in the application, and if the vacancies in the Illinois Territory should not all be filled, may I venture so far to trouble your Excellency, as to propose that I might be transferred to that Territory, upon my resignation of the situation I...
30657To James Madison from Samuel Stanhope Smith, 14 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
After congratulating you on your elevation to the first station in the gift of your country, to which I am persuaded that real merit, the best title to the public favour, has deservedly raised you, permit me to state to you a case in which I have some interest, on which I hope you will find leisure, amidst your many other avocations, to give me your opinion, or decision, in a few words. On the...
30658Louis Philippe Gallot de Lormerie to Thomas Jefferson, 14 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai Eu lhonneur de vous Ecrire Lors de Votre Elevation a la Presidence des E.u. pour vous en féliciter. Jai aujourd huy celui de vous prier d’agrèer mon sincère Complimens sur la Situation tranquile alaquelle vous etes rendu par votre propre volonté, ayant desiré de n’Etre pas reèlu. Vous Emportés dans Votre retraite L’Estime et la reconnoissançe de tous les bons citoyens, et vous allés...
30659Enclosure: Extracts from Louis Philippe Gallot de Lormerie’s Memoir on American Forest Management, 14 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Extraits d’un Mémoire sur l’Aménagement des forêts dans les E:u de L’Am que Septent le Les forêts (dit L’auteur dans son Début) sont un des premiers prèsens de la nature Elles fournissent a Lhomme sauvâge presque toute sa subsistance, et un abri contre les attaques des betes féroces, a Lhomme civilisé les matèriaux les plus prècieux pour les constructions civiles et militaires pour les usages...
30660From James Madison to Simon Snyder, 13 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 6th. instant, accompanied by certain Acts of the Legislature of Pensylvania; which will be laid before Congress, according to the desire expressed. Considering our respective relations to the subject of these communications, it would be unnecessary, if not improper to enter into any examination of some of the questions connected with it. It is sufficient, in...
30661Thomas Jefferson to the Albemarle Buckmountain Baptist Church, 13 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, my friends & neighbors, for your kind congratulations on my return to my native home, & on the opportunities it will give me of enjoying, amidst your affections the comforts of retirement & rest. your approbation of my conduct is the more valued as you have best known me, & is an ample reward for any services I may have rendered. we have acted together from the origin to the end...
30662Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Law, 13 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved on the 6 th inst. your favor covering the resolutions of the General meeting of the republicans of the state of Connecticut who had been convened at Hartford : and I see with pleasure the spirit they breathe. they express with truth the wrongs we have sustained, the forbearance we have exercised, & the duty of rallying round the constituted authorities, for the protection of our...
30663Thomas Jefferson to Republicans of Queen Annes County, Maryland, 13 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved, fellow citizens, your farewell address with those sentiments of respect and satisfaction which it’s very friendly terms are calculated to inspire. with the consciousness of having endeavored to serve my fellow citizens according to their best interests, these testimonies of their good will are the sole & highest remuneration my heart has ever desired. I am sensible of the...
30664From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 12 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
Thank you for your favor of the 1st. I might have quoted Job as well as St Paul, as a Precedent: but as I mix Religion with Politicks as little as possible, I chose to confine myself to Cicero. you advise me to write my own Life. I have made Several Attempts but it is so dull an Employment that I cannot endure it. I look So much like a Small Boy in my own Eyes that with all my Vanity I cannot...
30665From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 12 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
I rejoice to find that Pensilvania has returned to reason and Duty in the affair of the Miss Writtenhouses. Our Massachusetts Legislature have not gone So far as yours did: but they have gone too far. I rejoice too at the Honourable Acquittal of your worthy Brother, but lament the Allarming Attack upon the choicest Institution of Liberty the Tryal by Jury. Without this there can be no legal...
30666To James Madison from John Drayton, 12 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
Through the politeness of my friend Paul Hamilton, Secretary of the Navy, I have the honor of presenting you, a copy of my View of So: Carolina; which, You will do me a favor, by accepting. It, was published, during my former administration; and, is not without many errors. But, still I hope, it contains information, not unworthy of your attention. I avail myself sir, of this opportunity, to...
30667To James Madison from William Short, 12 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
Madn. P. Ap. 12. [1809, Paris]—Wrote him 29h. ulto. (private)—first occasion—Armstrong’s [ illegible ] did not know—anxious he shd. know cause of delay as soon as the fact—disagreeable personally (on acct. of uncertainty) & particul[arl]y since mild weather & departure of Romf—Fortunate to find Romff. here & why —first interview—wishes me to see him often—acquaintance to ripen into friendp &...
30668To James Madison from Benjamin Walton, 12 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the honour of writing you not long Since, requesting you to reinstate me if a trancefur cold not be had, not having had the pleasure of hearing from you Since Wish to know if it is not incompatible With the regulations of the Army, permit me Sir, to request of you, liberty to go and join my company, now—at fort columbus, New York harber. With Sentements of high respect I am Sir, Your...
30669Mary E. Latrobe to Dolley Madison, 12 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have sate down at a late hour my dear Mrs Madison to reply to your Letter of the 10th. in which you acknowledge the arrival of the Wig . I am releived from some anxiety concerning it, as it ought to have been with you many days sooner. Respecting the Colour of your Carriage Mr Latrobe and myself approve your choice of the red Brown . There were several shades of it among the patterns, but he...
30670To James Madison from Sylvanus Bourne, 12 April 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 April 1809, Amsterdam. The consul reports that American vessels are now being allowed “to depart in Ballast or with Specified Cargoes at the option of those concerned.” An enclosed newspaper gives the details of a royal decree which lifts the restrictions on U.S. ships “in the Ports of Holland.” Has discussed the situation with the minister of foreign affairs and made assurances that the...
30671To James Madison from the Citizens of Champaign County, Ohio, [12 April 1809] (Madison Papers)
We your memoralists, Citizens of Champaign County, State of Ohio, most of us being early settlers in the County, having viewed with great sattisfaction the rapid progress of civilization among the Indian Tribes under the Auspices of the late administration, & under the immediate agency of Mr: William Kirk, whose wisdom & moderation (we beleive) has been greatly conducive to the desireable...
30672Thomas Gillet to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
As every addition to the Literature of Europe by which America may be ultimately benefited, especially where the amelioration of the condition of mankind is the object, cannot be a subject of indifference to a Legislator of your enlarged views and liberal understanding: I am desired by the Author of “An Essay on Government” to request your acceptance of two Copies of her work, just published...
30673Thomas Jefferson to the New York State Legislature, 12 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieve with respect & gratitude, from the legislature of New York , on my retirement from the office of Chief magistrate of the United States , the assurances of their esteem, & of their satisfaction with the services I have endeavored to render. the welfare of my fellow citizens, & the perpetuation of our republican institutions having been the governing principles of my public life, the...
30674To James Madison from William Eustis, 11 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Asa Payne and Joel Johnson, of Kentucky, to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists, in the service of the United States. Accept Sir assurances of my high respect and consideration RC ( PHi ); letterbook copy ( DNA : RG 107, Letters Sent to the President). On the recto of the RC , JM wrote “Approved” and his initials. This appears...
30675To James Madison from Isaac Ball, 11 April 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 April 1809, New York. Thanks JM for his letter of 4 Apr. that authorized Ball to list JM “in the Catalogue of Respectable patrons” if a new edition of his book on “Animal Œconomy” is published. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM.
30676To James Madison from the Republican Meeting of Stonington, Connecticut, 11 April 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
11 April 1809. Assures JM “of their attachment to the constitution and union … and their firm determination to maintain at all hazards the same and the laws made in pursuance thereof.” Their faith abides in a government that “will prefer an honorable war to an ignominious peace.” Signed by George Hubbard and Peleg Denison. Printed copy ( National Intelligencer , 10 May 1809).
30677Henry Foxall to Thomas Jefferson, 11 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 24 th Ulto came to hand in due course, The Stew holes you request me to Send You, I have Made and put them on board a vessele bound for Richmond which is to sail this day I observe the Information you have received respecting our Method of Makeing the Stew holes is not agreeable to our practice, we cast the Cheeks , and grates, sepperate and not Solid or together, the reason...
30678List of Goods Sent by George Jefferson, with Thomas Jefferson’s Notes, 11 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Sent M r Jefferson by M r Randolph’s boats ✓ 1 pipe N o 16. 3 Hhds N o 6. 9. & probably the cask of oil 1 quarter Cask
30679To John Adams from Joseph Ward, 10 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
I have long felt an inclination to write to you, two circumstances forbid me, want of matter, & having no personal weight to supply its place. Love and venerration, to Gentlemen, as well as to Ladies, sometimes prompt to a familiarity bordering on rudeness. Thus in time past I feared I might be led into an error in addressing you. The strong existence of those sensations, is the only apology I...
30680To John Adams from Oliver Whipple, 10 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
I received your pleasant and most obliging Letter of the 3d of March last, it answered my Request; I find you have amidst the Turmoils of State pre d your eligant Classic Tale, and your Observations in Respect of the Views, and Conduct of the honble J Q. Adams, so perfectly coinside with my Sentiments, that I can not refrain to break again on your Patience, and solicit your attention. I must...
30681From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 10 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
I was glad to see in your paper of the 7th of this month, the extract from the Baltimore Federal Republican , for many reasons, which may be explained in due time; one or two may be stated now. 1. I was pleased with the candid acknowledgment, that “Mr. Adams never was a favorite with the leading men of the federal party." The words leading men will require some explanation and some limitations...
30682From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 10 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
The institution of an Embassy to France in 1799, was made upon principle, and in conformity to a system of foreign affairs, formed upon long deliberation, established in my mind, and amply opened, explained and supported in Congress, that is a system of eternal Neutrality, if possible, in all the wars of Europe, at least eighteen years before President Washington’s Proclamation of Neutrality...
30683From John Adams to Boston Patriot, 10 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
FROM Mr. Murray, the American Minister at the Hague, who had been appointed by President Washington, I received assurances from the French government similar to those in Mr. Barlow’s letter and so many others. They were conveyed from the French Directory to Mr. Pichon, Secretary of Legation and Charge des Affaires of the French Republic near the Batavian Republic, in the absence of the French...
30684From Abigail Smith Adams to Abigail Amelia Adams Smith, 10 April 1809 (Adams Papers)
Your two last letters of March 10th and 23d, came safe to hand. They gave me great pleasure, not only from learning by them that you enjoyed good health, but your spirits were more animated from your little excursions from home, and from your prospects with respect to your family. I most sincerely rejoice in any event which looks like prosperity. Your trials have been many and various. You...
30685To James Madison from Henry Clay, 10 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
Mr Boyle haveing accepted the office of Judge of the court of Appeals of this state, I presume it will become necessary immediately to appoint Govr of the Illenois Territory in his stead. N Edwards Esqr Cheif Justice of our court of appeals is desirous of filling this vacancy, and it is with pleasure that I bestow my suffrage on his recommendation. The Honorable appointments which this...
30686To James Madison from Willem Frederik Röell, 10 April 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
10 April 1809, Amsterdam. An official representative from the kingdom of Holland to the U.S. was sent in 1807 to procure goods for the several Dutch colonies, but the Embargo prevented his carrying out the mission. King Louis Bonaparte is concerned and has instructed Baron Röell as foreign minister to ask the president to permit the dispatch to the Dutch West Indies of three or four vessels...
30687To James Madison from the Chiefs and Headmen of the Shawnee Indians, [10 April 1809] (Madison Papers)
It has been three years since we met together at the seat of Government, you then told us that we ought to take care of our women and children and provide well for them, we took your [a]dvice, at that time you told us you wished to help our poor women and Children you told us you would send a man to help us and that man a Quaker went by us comeing from you, you thought him a good man in...
30688George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose your last quarterly account, which shews a balance in your favor of $:207.43.— Eleven of the boxes lately received for you were forwarded by M r Randolph’s boats on the 30 th ultimo , with a Hhd of Molasses.— There were no herrings to be had. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson esq r
30689William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
You will be surprize d to see by the date of my letter that I am still at Paris . I hope when you shall have seen how this has been gradually occasioned that you will approve it. I hope also that it will be approved by your successor to whom I wrote on the subject not long ago by an occasion which Gen l Armstrong made use of, being the first he has had since the departure of the Union . It was...
30690From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter of Mazzei, without however having ascertained the fact as to the remittance by the Sculptor. Latrobe I presume, will give the information in his answer to the letter which I have forwarded to him. He is now in Philada. A Secretary of Legation with a sort of Extra establishment has just arrived from England, with despatches for Erskine. I have a private letter only from...
30691James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the letter of Mazzei , without however having ascertained the fact as to the remittance by the Sculptor. Latrobe I presume, will give the information in his answer to the letter which I have forwarded to him. He is now in Philad a . A Secretary of Legation with a sort of Extra establishment has just arrived from England , with despatches for Erskine . I have a private letter only from...
30692To James Madison from Philip Freneau, 8 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I do myself the pleasure to enclose to You a copy of Proposals for the publication of a couple of Volumes of Poems shortly to be put to the Press in this city. Perhaps some of Your particular friends in Virginia may be induced, from a view of the Proposals in your hands to subscribe their names. If so, please to have them forwarded to this place by Post, addressed to the Publisher at No. 10....
30693To James Madison from John G. Jackson, 8 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
Your favor with the accompanying papers by the last mail reached this place before my return on yesterday from the Ohio, whither I had gone to attend the Elections—those of Wood & Ohio Counties are over, & the result has been as favorable as was expected. Never were so many voters polled in W & O for never were the exertions of My friends & those of Mr. Lindsley my opponent half so great. At...
30694Philip Freneau to Thomas Jefferson, 8 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I do myself the pleasure to enclose to You a copy of Proposals for the publication of a couple of volumes of Poems shortly to be put to press in this City. Perhaps some of your particular friends in Virginia may be induced from a view of the proposals in your hands to subscribe their names. If so, please to have them forwar d ed to this place by Post, addressed to the Publisher at N o 10,...
30695Thomas Jefferson to James Jay, 7 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 27. came to hand on the 3 d of March . the occupations of the moment & of those which have followed must be my apology for this late acknolegement. the plan of civilising the Indians is undoubtedly a great improvement on the antient & totally ineffectual one of beginning with religious missionaries. our experience has shewn that this must be the last step of the process. the...
30696Philip Tabb to Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having just learnt from Capt n Decatur who delivered a moleboard I did myself the pleasure to send to you at Washington , that you had not received my letter ⅌ post which left Gloster C t House about the 20 th of Jan y last —& which I expect was destroyed by a villainous rider who we now know was in the habit of robing the mail about that time, I trouble you with the copy, not willing that the...
30697John Taggart to Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 31 th Ulto I rec d . Seventy Dollars inclosed is passed to your Credit which Balances your Account except two Dollars which M r Randolph is to Call and pay which I have now Doubt of— RC ( MHi ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Taggart; between dateline and salutation: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Apr. 1809 and so recorded in SJL .
30698Benjamin F. Whitner to Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Well knowing you to be an open and sincere friend and patron of literature, and presuming that it would be highly pleasant for you to hear and see the rapid growth and progression of Science, in all parts of our happy Union, I have taken the liberty of Sending you this catalougue of the Trustees, officers, &C. of the S o Ca. College . Accept this small tribute of esteem and respect for those...
30699To James Madison from John Boyle, 6 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
I owe to you an apology for the resignation of the office of Governor of the Illinois Territory which you so lately had honoured me with & I had agreed to accept —When I reached this State a vacancy had taken place in the court of appeals the spring term of which was immediately to commence—Owing to the unexpected absence of another of the judges an apprehension was entertained unless the...
30700To James Madison from Simon Snyder, 6 April 1809 (Madison Papers)
In discharge of a Legislative injunction, I transmit to you the proceedings of the General Assembly, on the long litigated cause of Gideon Olmstead and others, versus Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, executrixes of David Rittenhouse, deceased, late Treasurer of Pennsylvania. Believing it will tend to a more perfect understanding of the subject, I take the liberty to add a copy of an Act...