32161From James Madison to William Pinkney, 25 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I forwarded to you by the British Packet which sailed from New York on the 17th. instant, the message of the President, with such of the documents communicated to congress as had then been printed. I now add, by a vessel which is to sail from Boston to Liverpool, such of the debates and proceedings of Congress as have since taken place. Among these will be found a very interesting report made...
32162From James Madison to William Pinkney, 25 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I wrote two short private letters by the British Packet, which sailed from N. York on the 17th. They were accompanied by sundry printed documents and newspapers. You will now receive a continuation of them with a few additional copies of the Documents. Among the papers now forwarded are a number of copies of a Report on our foreign Relations made to the H. of Reps. by a Committee on that...
32163To James Madison from Thomas Appleton, 25 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of addressing you on the 16th. & 22nd. of April: In the former, I stated the cause of the embargo which had been so distressing to our commerce during its continuance, and the Situation of all our vessels then in port. In the latter, I enclos’d a letter for the President which I had been requested to convey thro’ your hands. The Cases of the Ship Jersey, and Brig Violet...
32164To Thomas Jefferson from Willis Alston, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is a petition in favor of the appointmt of Jordan Shepherd for collector (from the county of Martin) (NC) I am your most Obt St DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation. The Death of Mr. William Keais the late Collector of Customs for the port of Washington in this State has caused a vacancy in that Office, and as another will be appointed to supply his place We the...
32165To Thomas Jefferson from Cherokee Nation, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Now our Brothers are on the road to the Federal City to see our beloved Father the President, & our Oldest Brothers.— Our Towns have appointed three head Men to visit You—The Flute is leader & the Seed & Skiuka follow him.—Those Men are honest good Men we hope you will see & notice them for what they say you may depend on— At our last meeting we had a great deal of bad talks from our worthless...
32166To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Guest, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Samuel H. Smith Esqre., of Washington has been so obliging as to offer to become my correspondent, Where I think my little affairs have suffered for the want of an honest man there. By a line from him I am acquainted that by his representation to you I have your to communicate my thoughts—I feel myself greatly obliged to him for any communication favourable to a gentleman of your philosophic...
32167To Thomas Jefferson from John McAllister, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd your letter and the spectacles. I was fearfull I should not be able to put Dble glasses in such small frames and did think of writting you and directing how to secure the glasses in the circular spects from moving round. however I have put in two pairs and hope they will please, the glasses that were in that suites your present vision I found to be 16 inch focus the pair of Dble eyes in...
32168To Thomas Jefferson from James Rouse, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Being desirous of serving my country in a Military capacity, and seeing what a crisis my country is placed in, it has prompted me to apply Through your means, for a commission in the Service of the United States, (if any there is vacant,) as I Know myself capable of fulfilling any situation Your Honour may place me into: Being for four years a regular trooper in a cavalry corps, of which...
32169To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of addressing you from the country seat of a friend where I have come to spend seven or eight days, in order to repose myself from the fatigues of my sea and land voyage, before entering on those of preparing for the one now commencing. I should have returned to Paris to-day but for a cold attended with a slight fever which confines me here— This will last I hope but a few...
32170From Thomas Jefferson to Caspar Wistar, 25 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In the course of the day on which you left us here in July last, a young medical gentleman called on me in the expectation of meeting you here & of being presented by you. he of course had to make himself known, and by papers which he produced I saw indeed that he occupied ground in the opinions of my medical friends in Philadelphia far above the common. his name I have forgotten, & have but...
32171From James Madison to John Steele, 24 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have lately shipped to your care in the Sloop John Hand Junr. Master, Twenty six Boxes, containing Volumes of the Laws of the United States, 1st. Session, 10th. Congress, addressed to many of the Governors of the States & Territories, which you will be pleased to forward to their respective places of destination, as opportunities may occur, paying the expenses from Philadelphia, which will...
32172To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 24 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you a statement of all the American vessels, that have been condemned, by the Council of Prizes, at Paris, since the renewal of the present war. I also inclose, by General Armstrong’s advice, a paper containing information concerning the Documents which belong to this Consulate. I had the honor of communicating to you, by Capt Serigée, a passenger in the...
32173To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 24 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor in a note of the 24th. ultimo to communicate the terms on which it was understood here, that a general pacification of European quarrels might be effected. Since the date of that communication an answer has been received from Great Britain expressive of a desire for peace, but declining to act on the propositions made to her, untill She had consulted her allies. The Emperor’s...
32174To Thomas Jefferson from George Blount, 24 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with the greatest reluctance I find myself compelld, to intrude on your time, & apealing to your Justice for redress, therefor will state my case as briefly as my poor Talents will admit. On or about October 1807, Capt Tengy, applied to me to manufacture for the Navy Departmt 2000 Cartridge Boxes & Belts complete—I said I could not make them for less than $1.75 & it was verbally agreed...
32175From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 24 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
1. the Comet & D.W. Coxe. I see in those papers no evidence but the letters of James Dixey & the protest of James Dixey; to which may be added the survey of a man chosen by himself to examine and report the state of the vessel. with such a surveyor no doubt every port in the W. Indies is prepared to assist the smugglers. Dixey himself being the principal Culprit, his evidence is null. on the...
32176From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 24 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson incloses to mr Monroe mr Duval’s opinion on the sale of the city lots under the decree in Chancery. considering that there are three parties in this case, 1. the Debtor 2. the US. as privileged creditor, 3. the residuary creditors, the only chance to avoid sacrificing all three of the parties is to obtain the consent of all three to have the sales opened and adjourned from time...
32177To Thomas Jefferson from Martha Jefferson Randolph, 24 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The small pox has broke out in Staunton and spread a general alarm, least through the medium of the stages it should be communicated. if it is easy to obtain the vaccine we should be greatly obliged to you to send us some as our three youngest children and many of our negroes have not been innoculated at all. Looking over some of the literary magazines the other day we met with the beginning...
32178From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 24 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved the inclosed letter under cover from mr Bankhead which I presume is from Anne, and will inform you she is well. mr Bankhead has consented to go & pursue his studies at Monticello, & live with us till his pursuits or circumstances may require a separate establishment. your situation, thrown at such a distance from us & alone, cannot but give us all, great anxieties for you....
32179To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 24 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you by Capt Woodward, of the Hope , and of sending you a packet, containing several letters & accompanied with books and maps, some of which were purchased for you, and others offered as a present. I have now the honor of transmitting to you a letter of thanks, from the Institute, for the fossil bones which are highly valued by the Naturalists of Paris. It was...
32180To James Madison from Robert R. Livingston, 23 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
This will be delivered by my sons in Law Robert L. and Edward P Livingston. One being a senator may give you the politics of this State, & the other that of France, as far as a traveller could collect it. For myself I am content to be a mechanic & a farmer & find more pleasure in these occupations than you statesmen do in buffeting the storm that beats around you at Washington. I mentioned to...
32181To James Madison from Anonymous, 23 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I observe by the Washington Monitor, that the Clinton character is perfectly understood at the seat of Government. I hope & flatter myself; ere long, it will be throughout the United States. The late pamphlet of our friend Kittiltas has had some effect in this State & Vermont. Indeed it could not fail to have a good effect where the political character of Mr. Kittiltas is known. He is an...
32182To James Madison from William C. C. Claiborne, 23 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. John C. Carr, the Parish Judge of Nachitoches, advises me by letter, bearing date the 9th. Instant, that the fugitive Slaves had all arrived at Nacogdoches, & the Provincial Governor, had repeated to him (Mr. C) "the old Story", that "such measures would be adopted as would tend to perpetuate that harmony &c, the existence of which, is so essential to the interests of both Nations"; but...
32183To James Madison from Michel du Moulin, 23 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
After most humbly apologizing for my not Sooner complying with the law, of which I must confess my ignorance, I have the honor to forward the two copies of my French Tutor, adding another one of which I respectfully request the favour of your acceptance. Permit me, Honorable Sir, to avail myself of this opportunity to express to you how much I am pleased to See you called at the helm of a...
32184From Thomas Jefferson to William Bartram, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to his friend mr W. Bartram and his thanks for the seeds of the silk tree which he was so kind as to send him. these he shall plant in March and cherish with care at Monticello. the cares of the garden and culture of curious plants uniting either beauty or utility will there form one of his principal amusements. he has been prevented, by an...
32185To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your letter in which you do me the honor to ask my opinion on the case of Thomas Logwood. I submitted it to the Council of State for their advice; but as they supposed that you had already made up your mind to extend mercy in some shape or other, unless his late conduct should have lessened his claims to your interference, & that you sought information only as to that fact, &...
32186To Thomas Jefferson from Armand Duplantier, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Jai recu La Lettre que vous m’aves fait l’honneur de m’écrire, en m’adressant Celle du gl. La fayette en date du 26. juin, dont jai également reçu les duplicata que vous aves eu La complaisance de me faire passer. je vois qu’a Cette époque vous n’avies pas encore reçu Celle que j’ai eu l’honneur de vous écrire, en reponse à votre note, ou je vous faisois part du peu de terre qui reste...
32187To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose D.W. Coxe’s application & papers respecting the ship “Comet” which sailed in August from Philada. for New Orleans & put in in distress as is stated, at Havannah. The object of his application is first that the bond should not be put in suit to which it will be answered, as has uniformly been done in similar applications, that the bond must be put in suit, & that the...
32188To Thomas Jefferson from David Isaacs, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
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32189To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Maury, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having applied in Persona, and by Letter, with regard to the small sum of $100, and hearing nothing from you, am rather at a Loss to form a conclusion—but agreeable to the old proverd, I trust Your silence may be construed into consent, I must candedly paint the Situation I, at present, labour under, (Namely) the Fly, has destroyed, all my wheat, and the Frost all my corn, I have a wife and...
32190To Thomas Jefferson from James Tilton, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by Doctor George Stevenson of Pittsburgh, who makes his present visit to Washington, for the purpose of advocating the petition of the revolutionary officers of the army, presented to congress, for that remnant of public Justice, which many of them have great need of. It is possible there may be delegates from other States, besides Pennsylvania. What Delaware may do,...
32191From Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Williams, 23 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Colo. Williams and his thanks for the peice on the subject of Militia which he was so kind as to send him. it presented the general subject in so concise and perspicuous a view, that he thought it would have a considerable effect if communicated in some way to the members of the legislature. this could not be done formally. he therefore took the...
32192To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 22 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to Communicate to you the following Circumstances whh. took place between Mr. Skipwith Concerning the papers belonging to the Consular office. On the 26th. of Augt. Genl. Armstrong informed me of my nomination as the Successor of Mr. Skipwith & at the Same time instructed me to wait on him to receive all documents relating to the Consulate & agency of prize Causes. This I did two...
32193To James Madison from Elias Vanderhorst, 22 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
The preceding’s is a Copy of my last Respects to you of the 11th. u lto Pr. the Brig Alexander & Sally Captn. Swain via Philadelphia, sin ce which period I have not been favored with any of your communications. The War in Spain appears to be carried on with great Vigour on both sides, ’though of the final issue I can discover nothing at present to induce me to alter my former opinion thereon....
32194From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 17th. is recieved. you may proceed to the purchase of the other 100. barrels of corn @ 9/6 drawing on me for the amount paiable to mrs Carter on the 10th. of January. if I understand your contracts correctly they will then stand thus. mr Meriwether 12. Dec. 10. mrs Carter for Giannini for corn 105.
32195To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Lewis Bankhead, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel considerable diffidence my dear sir, in complying with your request so friendly & so flattering to me. But “mauvais honte” can have little weight when combated by gratitude, by affection & by all the warmer feelings of my nature. In addressing you I therefore submit myself exclusively to those impulses of feeling which encroach upon no sphere purely intellectual, because they are alike...
32196From Thomas Jefferson to William Armistead Burwell, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your friendly intimations to me as to matters respecting myself, never need an apology. I know them always to proceed from the kindest motives, & am thankful for them. I have had too many proofs of the interest you take in what concerns me to have a doubt of this. but the story from Richmond is one of those unfounded falsehoods which assail me regularly in whatever direction I move. mr...
32197To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose sundry letters which will I hope be sufficiently intelligible. Indisposition prevents my writing more at large. I wish to have the Nantucket letter, signed I believe by Coffin, which stated the vessels that might be trusted. You did not return it; and it would assist me in checking special applications. Respectfully Your obedt. Sevt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
32198To Thomas Jefferson from William Keteltas, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Consulate at Tunis, being Vacant as informed by a friend, solicituous to serve, and Releive Me from the Embarrasments Love of Country And A Devotion to Your Administration has plunged Me in—An appointment to that Trust, would Give bread to My family, Gratify My wounded feelings, under the prosecution of the Clinton Administration in this State, and be Remembered With Gratitude.—If the...
32199From Thomas Jefferson to James Lewis, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your letter of the 15th. and by this post desire mr Bacon to let you take roots from the rose bush you mention as also to have you furnished with one pair of the East India fowls. our stock will not afford more & we have constant applications from other quarters. I wish you a pleasant journey and prosperous establishment in your new residence & salute you with esteem & respect....
32200To Thomas Jefferson from James Pemberton, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope thou duly received my letter of 22d 7 mon. last covering a Copy of the Second Report to the African Institution in London which was forwd. ⅌ Post. This is intended to convey to thee one Copy of Clarkson’s History of the Slaves Trade &ca. agreeably to thy directions which I esteem an interesting Compilation and expect it will meet the Presidents approbation when leisure will permit his...
32201From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a letter from Jefferson to Ellen which I presume will inform the family of his health. I sent for your perusal last week a letter from Dr. Wistar strongly urging his attendance on the chemical lectures. we had supposed, you know, that it would be best for him to confine himself, while at Philadelphia, to those branches of science for which that place has peculiar advantages, that is...
32202To Thomas Jefferson from William Ray, 22 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Did any Station of mankind preclude The test of friendship, or of gratitude, Did Servile dread impel me thus to Sing,— Were I a willing vassal—thou a king, Were hopeless poverty , though tax’d with rhyme, In these free regions counted as a crime, With conscious guilt, the blushing, humble Muse, Might this just tribute to thy worth refuse, Awed into Silence, at a name so great, The heart’s best...
32203From Samuel Allyne Otis to John Quincy Adams, 21 November 1808 (Adams Papers)
I enclose you certain communications from the Register Treay which I presume will meet your wishes in respect to settlement. Any farther attentions in my power you need make no reserves in commanding. Mr Hillhouse moved a few days past for repeal of embargo laws. The day was occupied by him & Mr Lloyd, in favr of repeal, & by Gen. Smith aga inst it. You can be at no loss to know how the...
32204From James Madison to William Duane, 21 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 14th: did not come to hand till Saturday, and could not therefore be answered till today. I have caused the files to be searched without success for a communication from Dr. Davis, on the subject of what passed between the Marquis de Yrujo and Mellimelli. It is not probable that any written report to this Department, was made by Dr. Davis, nor is any verbal one sufficiently...
32205To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Ball, 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellency will please recive, this second Edition of my feeble efforts in the field of literature—through this medium.— The honorable testimony of approbation to my first, manifested in your Excellencys Note of the 3d. April Ult—acted as a stimulus to my exertions to present this second, acceptable to the various classes of respectable patrons.— If I have in any degree contributed to...
32206To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From letters I have seen from Richmond, It is reported that some friend of yours, wrote a letter which was shewn, intimating, that the Embargo would be taken off. in consequence of this intelligence Tobo rose to eight Dollars. that your crop was sold under this delusion, to the ruin of the purchaser. You are not for a moment to suppose I credit the report. on the contrary I know it false, &...
32207From Thomas Jefferson to Va. Baptist Associations of Chesterfield, 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
To the General meeting of correspondence of the six Baptist associations represented at Chesterfield in Virginia. I thank you, fellow citizens for your affectionate address, & receive with satisfaction your approbation of my motives for retirement. In reviewing the history of the times through which we have past, no portion of it gives greater satisfaction, on reflection, than that which...
32208From Thomas Jefferson to Jabez Fitch, Jr., 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved with great pleasure the address of the republicans of the state of Connecticut, & am particularly sensible of the kindness with which they have viewed my conduct in the direction of their affairs. having myself highly approved the example of an illustrious predecessor in voluntarily retiring from a trust, which, if too long continued in the same hands, might become a subject of...
32209From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am quite at a loss what to propose in the case of Astor, and also of Nantucket. the difficulty in the last case is that of getting ourselves entangled with selectmen. I would be glad to confer with you on these subjects when it may be convenient to yourself having been confined myself for some days by a swelled face & indisposition connected with it Affectte. salutns NHi : Papers of Albert...
32210To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Latrobe intended to have waited on the President this evening, but as he has returned the report, with his approbation, he will immediately cause two copies to be made of it, & then wait upon the President with them.— The Weather has for two days prevented the Gates being put into the Walls. If fair tomorrow the breach will be made & the Gates fixed.— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.