41801To Benjamin Franklin from ——— Epidorge, 12 February 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Je prens la Liberté de Suplier humblement Vôtre Excellence de me faire la grace de me mander si La Requête que Les Vingt Volontaires faisant partie de L’Equipage du Sieur Cuningham Américain qui Commandoit La Benganza armée En Course à Dunkerque Vous Est parvenuë; comme ils ont établis chez moi leur Domicile, ils ne me donnent aucun Repos et Croyent que je...
41802To Benjamin Franklin from Charles Epp, 2 July 1778: résumé (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society <Altorff, July 2, 1778: The English are making a huge mistake in trying to fight a war overseas, especially against people as civilized as they are. Your leaders show wisdom in waiting for the enemy to overextend their supply lines. The danger for your country will begin after victory, when national consensus breaks down. My advice is not to give too much...
41803To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, [31 March 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
I never was more anxious to hear from you than at present, in hopes of your countermanding your orders with regard to dear Polly. We have made use of every stratagem to prevail on her to consent to visit you without effect. She is more averse to it than I could have supposed; either of my children would with pleasure take her place for the number of good things she is promised. However, Mr....
41804To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 13 October 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Its impossible to paint the anguish of my heart on this melancholy occasion. A most unfortunate Hooping cough has deprived you, and us of two sweet Lucys, within a week. Ours was the first that fell a sacrifice. She was thrown into violent convulsions linger’d out a week and then expired. Your dear angel was confined a week to her bed, her sufferings were great though nothing like a fit. She...
41805[To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 13 September 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, Va., 13 Sep. 1785 . Recorded in SJL as received 19 Jan. 1786, “by Mr. Littlepage.” Not found.]
41806[To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 1 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 1 Apr. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received 16 Apr. 1784, with letter of “Polly.” Mrs. Eppes’ letter has not been found, but see Mary Jefferson to TJ, this date. ]
41807To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, [7 May 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
This will, I hope, be handed you by my dear Polly, who I most ardently wish may reach you in the health she is in at present. I shall be truly wretched till I hear of her being safely landed with you. The children will spend a day or two on board the ship with her, which I hope will reconcile her to it. For God’s sake give us the earliest intelligence of her arrival. MS not found; text is...
41808To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 11 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
With pleasure would we embrace your kind invitation to Monticellow if it was possible, but Mr. Eppes will at that time be so engag’d in manufacturing, it will be impossible to leave home tho’ flatter our selves we shall be favour’d with your company at Eppington. Your compliment with regard to dear Polly, I assure you would be no small inducement (tho’ I am assured your own judgment is quite...
41809To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 6 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I sincerely congratulate you on the birth of your fine Granddaughter. I am told she is a nun such. I wish’d much to have been with my dear Patsy, but it was impossible. I now please myself with the happiness of seeing them all soon. The number of advantages you would have for my dear Polly in Philadelphia I have no doubtmust be very great, added to the happiness of your having her with you,...
41810To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Most greatful my dear Sir is your truly affectionate letter to my wounded soul which has been more dead than a live since the fatal day my be-lov’d husband set out for the Springs— We shall be extremely happy to be favor’d with a visit from you & sincerely hope your dear family will accompany you for be assur’d we have the highest affection for every individual— I have promis’d to accompany my...
41811[To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 21 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 21 May 1784 . Noted in SJL as received (at Boston) 20 June 1784. Not found.]
41812Elizabeth Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Jan 9. is just come to hand— on folding the letter I found the socks too large to go in it I inclos’d them in a separate paper & tied them with a thread to the letter— I am delight’d with your account of my sweet Francis —I could not have supposed his progress could have been as great in writing— We shall be happy to have your company in April & any part of your family that will...
41813To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 30 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of Sep. the 22. was never received untill the first of this month. We are particularly unfortunate with regard to our letters. I think at least half have miscarry’d on both sides. The seeds, you so obligingly mention, have never come to hand. The conveyance is so uncertain, I must entreat you not to think of venturing any thing more. We have been made very happy by a visit from...
41814To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 6 January 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of July 28. gave me inexpressible joy, for my heart ached for the safety of my sweet Polly. Your encomiums on her manners, &c. delight me not a little, as I now hope I saw her with an impartial eye, tho clame not the least merit, for her natural disposition is truly amiable. Your account of dear Patsy adds much to my happiness. The day is far distant I fear for the finishing you are...
41815To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 7 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
This will I hope be handed you by my dear Polly, who I most ardently wish may reach you in the health she is in at present. I shall be truly wretched till I hear of her being safely landed with you. The children will spend a day or two on board the ship with her, which I hope will reconcile her to it. For God sake give us the earliest intelligence of her arrival. I am very sorry for the...
41816To Thomas Jefferson from Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, 10 October 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
The contents of your friendly letter gave me the highest satisfaction, and I long for the happy moment to call dear Maria my daughter, to say how much poor Betsy, and myself are disappoint’d at not being present requires a better pen than mine. We look forward with the utmost pleasure for a happy meeting, and hope you will be able to visit us this month, we will then talk of their settling,...
41817To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 30 May 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive inclos’d a copy of all your accounts with David Ross and Co. which I shou’d not have troubled you with at present knowing the multiplicity of business you have to take up your time, had not Mr. Ross requested they might be forwarded to you as soon as possible. I am glad to hear by Mr. Randolph that you are recovering from your late indisposition, as it always will give me...
41818To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 23 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of Dec. 11 came to hand a few days ago. Those sent by the Mr. Fitzhughs of August 30th. and September 22d. are not yet arrived. I am sorry you are so desirous of having Polly sent to you as I am certain nothing but force will now bring it about. We have try’d every argument we are capable of in order to enduce to agree to it. I have told her you wou’d meet her in Philadelphia and...
41819To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 2 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of 19th. of last month I received the day before yesterday. Carys Exr. has mentiond no particular sum tho’ told me it woud be considerable, its the whole amount of the hire of 180 Negros for the last year. I expect to see the Exr. on the tenth of this month after which I will write you more particularly, in the mean time, shou’d he make me a payment, it shall be deposited in Mr. Browns...
41820To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 22 December 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letters of Novbr. 10th. and Decbr. 11th came both together a few days ago and reliev’d us from the anxiety we had for some time been under least some indisposition might have prevented your writing. I am happy to inform you that you[r] children continue very well. Polly often mentions you and Patsy, she desires her love to you both, and begs you will make haste home, for she longs to see...
41821[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 11 April 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 11 Apr. 1786 . Entered in SJL as received 29 June 1786. Not found.]
41822Francis W. Eppes to James Madison, 15 April 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have a young friend here who wishes to obtain the appointment of District Attorney for Key West, a district lately erected in this territory: and as we have been for the last eight years intimately associated & he has during that period uniformly sustained for mind, information, and integrity, the highest character, I am emboldened by the consideration earnestly to solicit your aid in...
41823To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 31 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have now to acknowledge the receipt of your letter by the Mr. Fitzhugh’s of August 30th. 1785. It came to hand 17th of last June accompanyed with a packet of Gardin seeds which I declind taking after knowing its contents. The postage amounted to £12. I am much concerned you shou’d put yourself to any expence on my account and beg in future you will not give your self sutch unnecessary...
41824To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 27 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bermuda Hundred, 27 Apr. 1791 . Has consulted all our lawyers on The Prince of Wales and, on the basis of Wayles’ letter of 14 May 1772, they “appear all very clear in their opinions that the Executors … will be answerable for the amount of the … cargo.” The trial will be brought on in October if possible. “I hope you will be in Virginia at that time as I shall stand much in need of your...
41825Francis Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to see you very much I am very sorry that you did not answer my letter give my love to aunt Randolph and all the children— believe me to be your most affectionnate Grandson RC ( ViU : TJP-ER ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Sept. 1811 and so recorded in SJL . Francis Wayles Eppes (1801–81) was the only surviving child of TJ’s daughter Maria Jefferson Eppes and his wife’s nephew John...
41826To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 3 June 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my writing to you last I have had the pleasure of hearing that Mrs. Jefferson and your family are well. This we herd from Mr. Hylton who sent one of his servants up to your house. She at that time intended to be at Mr. Hyltons last Friday. If she came we shall see her in a few days. Lord Dunmore and his motly crew have taken up their Quarte[rs] at Gwins Island in Gloucester county. I...
41827To James Madison from Francis Eppes, 2 April 1827 (Madison Papers)
Intending to visit E. Florida this spring, and being entirely unacquainted, I have so far presumed upon your friendship for my Grandfather, and long acquaintance with my Father, as to beg, that you will, favour me with an introduction to any friends or acquaintance that you may have residing there. If not too troublesome any letters that you may enclose to me at Lynchburg, will be gratefully...
41828To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 7 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for some time past intended writing to inform you that the Injunction fild by Cary’s Executors against us is dissolv’d. The Executor has promisd me in very pointed terms to pay a considerable part of the debt in January next, as there are but few claims here against Mr. Wayles’s Estate and those very inconsiderable. You will be so obliging as to inform me what you wish to have done with...
41829[To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 16 September 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Eppington, 16 Sep. 1784 . Noted in SJL as received 26 Jan. 1785. Letter not found, but see TJ’s reply, 5 Feb. 1785 .]
41830To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Eppes, 23 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have written sooner my D r Grandfather, but being very busy, and like most busy-bodies very thoughtless, I found it extremely easy to rest contented with the continued assurances of your health recieved thro’ the letters of my cousins.—I now write in apprehension of some difficulties with the representatives of my late Father both to obtain your advice, and to learn whether you may...