35021From Thomas Jefferson to Jean-Guillaume, Baron Hyde de Neuville, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 13th. inst. I had the pleasure of recieving your favor of Dec. 22. covering one from Madame D’Houdetot, of whom I had not recieved information for several years. I am happy to learn that she is living and enjoying a retirement in comfort. the proofs of friendship which I recieved from her in France were such as to make a lasting impression on my mind, and to inspire me with sincere...
35022From Thomas Jefferson to Caesar Augustus Rodney, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of a consultation with the heads of departments at mr Madison’s house at 11. aclock this forenoon. Privately owned.
35023To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
By the XLIst art. of the “Act for the better government of the Navy of the U. States” it appears that all sentences of courts martial going to the dismission of a Commissioned or Warrant officer, must, before they can be carried into execution, be approved by the President of the United States. I have the honor to be with great respect Sir Yr ob svt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
35024To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bradley Varnum, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J. B. Varnum presents his most Respectful Compliments to the President of the United States. And in Answer to his Note of the 16th Instant States, that Mr. Putnam, Surveyor of the Port of Salem, has Resigned, by a recent Letter to Mr. Gallatin. Enquiery has been made of Mr. Crowninshield relative to a Suitable person for his Successor. He is very much astonisshed at the Recommendation of the...
35025To James Madison from John Gavino, 16 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Not being honourd with any of yours since my last of 4: Inst. Pr Copy herewith to which referr, The Commander in Chief continued inflexible in his Determination regarding Colonial Produce being only Cleard for England. The Tryals of the Quantigo Bay Cook has come on, also the Calisto both wch. have been Cleard, and with regard to the Neptune, one Eighth salvage has been alowd the Captors. We...
35026To James Madison from John B. Colvin, 16 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I inclose the "Enquirer". It contains an allusion to you which cannot fail to attract the attention of your enemies. As I have appeared your advocate before the public, I should like extremely to learn from indubitable authority in what way I am to understand Mr. Ritchie; & whether I am to take his statement & his suggestions relative to yourself & the secretary of the treasury as fact. In my...
35027To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Look out sharp for it is a dark day— Sir—please to proclaim to all nations that you will not help a Nation to fite an other but if any Nation or Nations invade the Eunited States of America we will defend our selves as well as we can these from the Old man and boy— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
35028To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bringhurst, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From the esteem and affection which the late venerable John Dickinson & thyself entertained for each other, I have doubt thou wilt feel deep regret on being informed that his enlightened and dignified Spirit has departed this scene of existence. I had the mou[r]nful satisfaction of attending him constantly during his illness—In the evening of the 8th Inst he was attacked by a Chill which was...
35029To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Duvall, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon examining the laws of Maryland I find that a foreigner can only hold lands in that part of the territory of Columbia which was formerly included within the State of Maryland. Any foreigner may by deed or Will take & hold lands in that part of the territory in the same manner as if he was a citizen, & the same lands may be conveyed by him, & transmitted to, & inherited by his kins &...
35030From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed from the Secy. of the Navy are sent for your perusal that you may know the orders given, & instruct the Collectors accordingly. as soon as read be so good as to return them to me, that they may be sent back to the office to be forwarded. you know the difficulty & necessity of humoring the pride of military officers: the Collectors should be instructed to be delicate in this point...
35031From Thomas Jefferson to George Hay, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it was mr Wythe’s practice to assign in the body of his decrees the reasons on which they were founded. if this was done in the case of Henderson & Peyton, you will oblige me by obtaining a copy of the decree (to be charged by the clerk to mr Peyton) and inclosing it to me. some property is offered of the value of which I can better judge when I see the reasons of the decree & can...
35032To Thomas Jefferson from James Lewis, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
After my respects to you and yours I take the boldness to write to you to inform you that since the embargo has been Laid that it has made buisiness so dull that I have not been able to Suport my famley and are obliged to Solicit Suport from some body and know of no person better than your Exlancy before the embargo I was able to Support my wife & seven Children but since I am not able to...
35033To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Latham Mitchill, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Saml L Mitchill transmits to Mr Jefferson, in obedience to the Tammany Society of New york, an Address, which contains the respectful Sentiments of that respectable Body of Citizens toward the chief magistrate of the union. He also lays before the President, a letter from a Committee of that incorporated association to him, wherein an earnest Hope is expressed, that their Political Father may...
35034From Thomas Jefferson to Anne Cary Randolph, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The time at which Congress will adjourn is very uncertain, but certainly not till April, and whether I shall be free to come home even then is doubtful. under these prospects I shall not attempt to get any more flower roots & seeds from Philadelphia this season, and must rely entirely on you to preserve those we have by having them planted in proper time. this you will see from McMahon’s book,...
35035To Thomas Jefferson from George Henry Rose, 16 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Rose begs leave to present to the President his best acknowledgments for the Loan of the very interesting Work, which he has the honor of returning.— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
35036From Abigail Smith Adams to John Quincy Adams, 15 February 1808 (Adams Papers)
I take it for granted that you will neither in public or private Life do any thing which you are unwilling to own, or to affix your Name. I write to ask you if uninvited you attended the Caucus at Washington of which mr Bradley was President? It is not the scandalous publication in Jacksons Register at Philadelphia, which has induced me to ask this question, but because I have considerd it as...
35037To James Madison from Albert Gallatin, 15 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to enclose the Charter-party of the ship Osage chartered for the United States by the collector of New York, in conformity with the directions of the President of the United States. I have the honor to be with the highest respect Sir Your obedient Servant DNA : RG 59—ML—Miscellaneous Letters.
35038To James Madison from John Armstrong, Jr., 15 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have thought the enclosed documents sufficiently important to be forwarded by a special messenger. I can add little to the information they will give you. Our business here has taken as you will see, an extraordinary turn, and will require on your part some extraordinary measures. 632 550 1453 1105. 587. 541. 899. 972. 1415 1116 1131 1431 1116. 1354. 1287. 427. 426. 38. 897. 632. 972. 249....
35039To Thomas Jefferson from John Agnew, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In the only country upon earth where man enjoys his birthright the inalienable gift heaven: a right to think and act as a moral agent, it becomes solemnly his duty to watch with unremitting jealousy the conduct of those to whose safeguard he entrusts this high prerogative: and to approve or condemn as they merit his approbation or his censure. But this all-important duty he ought to exercise...
35040To Thomas Jefferson from John Armstrong, Jr., 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this is an active, sober, industreous and brave man, and in the event of a war, may be very usefully employed. He was a favorite of Admiral la Touche Treville and an officer on board of his ship, as long as the navy Ordinances of France permitted a foreigner to be in office. He has since been loitering about Paris to no purpose either of public or private benefit. It was in this...
35041To Thomas Jefferson from Charles de Bonnhorst, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Pardon a German Officer, who permits himself the honour of addressing you this letter. Animated with a Zeal to serve a well regulated Gouvernement in this land of Liberty, guided by your wisdom and Patriotism, I am encouraged to offer you my Services as a Commanding officer of a Corps in the American Army. I had the Honour to serve during twelve years in the Prussian Army, partly in the...
35042To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The last letter I had the honor to address to you was dated the 30th August. The sudden & extraordinary change which has lately occurred here has been attended with the seldom failing consequence of War. Has the human species endowed with the powers of resuscitation after laying in a torpid state some months, like some of the inferior classes of animated nature, and a person had just now awoke...
35043From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Salmon, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of the 8th. inst. on the subject of the stone in your possession supposed meteoric. it’s descent from the Atmosphere presents so much difficulty as to require careful examination. but I do not know that the most effectual examination could be made by the members of the National legislature, to whom you have thought of exhibiting it. some fragments of these...
35044From Thomas Jefferson to United States Congress, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I communicate for the information of Congress a letter from the Consul of the United States at Malaga to the Secretary of State, covering one from mr Lear our Consul at Algiers, which gives information that the rupture threatened on the part of the Dey of Algiers has been amicably settled and the vessels siezed by him are liberated. DNA : RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.
35045To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Voigt, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Having met with an opportunity by Joseph Clay Member of the House of Representatives from this State to Congress, to send your Watches, I expect you will have received them unhurt, before this comes to hand. I hope your pocket Clock is cured from striking contrary to what is pointed by the hands on the dial: It appeared to me for some time past, an incurable fault in the first construction of...
35046To James Madison from James Taylor, 14 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
On the 12th, Ulto, the Brig Jacob, N W. Easton Master from Bordeaux bound to Baltimore was cast away on the banks of this Coast; among a number of Articles on board; of which the Captain had no Invoices, are five boxes marked JMB two boxes marked JMC, and two barrels; part of which are directed for you, and part for the President. In the discharge of my official duties, I was obliged to take...
35047To James Madison from George Henry Rose, 14 February 1808 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Rose will do himself the honor of waiting upon Mr. Madison at his house at 2 o’clock, this afternoon. DNA : RG 59-NFL-Notes from Foreign Legations, Great Britain.
35048To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Attwood Digges, 14 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Supposing my business will oblige me from hence in the afternoon (while I can catch a spert of fair weather) And that I may thereby not have the pleasure of seeing You this trip, I make free to inclose You Mr Brodies intimation, ( the only one I have yet been able to obtain .) about the late military visit to Warburton—which unluckily happend while I was replacing a boundary stone & busy with...
35049From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 14 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have written to mr Smith proposing to order a couple of gunboats from New York into the Delaware, and 2. from Norfolk to the head of the bay. I hope the passage of naval stores into Canada will be prevented. I inclose for your information the account of a silver mine to fill your treasury. Affectte. salutns. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
35050From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 14 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I believe we must employ some of our gunboats to aid in the execution of the embargo law. some British ships in the Delaware, one of them loaded with 1500. barrels of flour for Jamaica, another armed as a letter of marque, openly mean to go out by force. the last is too strong for the revenue cutter. mr Brice also of Baltimore asks armed assistance. I see nothing at present to prevent our...