44501To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, [before 25 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
I am very much pleased that it is convenient for you to meet those debts £47. the 10th July & £160. on the 10th of August as it will answer very well, you will be so good as to name it to Mr. Jefferson by the first mail, Bullocks deed is for the proportion of interest which James L. Henderson sold me with an addition of the warehouse & the store house Henderson & Connard formerly Occupied, at...
44502To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Buxton, 25 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel a particular pleasure on enclosing herewith some designs & drawings (upon subjects that have engaged my attention) especially as I am of opinion, that they may be acceptable; judging from the slight opportunity I have enjoyed of conversing familiarly with you some years since— To recall your recollection of me, I will only observe that on the 1st. of April 1793, (being married the...
44503From Thomas Jefferson to William Eustis, 25 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two favors of the 2d. & 10th. inst. have been duly recieved. with respect to mr Avery, as he was to obtain the testimonies of his character in the Eastern states, & was himself in the same place with Genl. Hull in whose gift the office of Marshal for Michigan was, I left him to satisfy General Hull, himself on that point, & thought it best to add no bias by expressing any wish of mine to...
44504To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, [25 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
Sketch of a letter to Isaac Briggs Will the President be pleased to suggest whether any alterations or any thing to be added? RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 25 June 1805 and “survey of Orleans” and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found, but see below. Gallatin wrote to Isaac Briggs on 2 July, providing detailed instructions for superintending...
44505To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 25 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
By tomorrows mail-stage I mean to send in one packing-case, two Polygraphs; one that you ordered for your friend, and the other in exchange for the 8vo. Size. If, on tryal, you should like the larger better than the other, be so obliging as to inform me, and I will have one made, send it to you & take the other back. I beg you not to be afraid of giving me trouble in the exchange of the...
44506To Thomas Jefferson from Philippe Reibelt, 25 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eû l’honneur de recevoir çe Matin Vos 2 Lettres du 21 et 24— 1) Je suis penetrè de reconnaissance de l’obligeance extreme, avec la quelle Vous m’avez bien voulu a tous les points. 2) Je n’ai—malheureusement plus rien de çe, que Vous demandez—mais j’enverrais Copie de votre Lettre a Paris. 3) Je Vous enverrais sans faute les autres Volumes du Botan. Cultivateur, aussitot, que le manquant...
44507Notes on John Sibley’s Accounts of the Southwest, [after 25 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
Sibley . on the country between Misipi & Rio Bravo. on the Sabine are Salines. rich low grounds about 3. miles wide in dry weather but a creek from Bayou Patron to Nacogdoches to a great extent is the handsomest country in the world. gentle hills with pleasant rich vallies & meadows. continues to Trinity river. beyond tht more prairie. from the river Nueces [Walnuts] to Rio bravo, poorer,...
44508From James Madison to Bushrod Washington (Abstract), 24 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
24 June 1805, Washington . “J. Madison presents his respects to Judge Washington, and incloses the memorandum of Mr. Taylor, with such additions as will give all the information necessary on the Case stated by Judge Washington.” RC (owned by Mrs. Thomas B. Payne, Fredericksburg, Va., 1959). 1 p.; docketed by Washington: “Augt. 26h. 1805 Sent the plats to Laur. Lewis to forward to Gab. Lewis to...
44509To James Madison from Anthony Merry (Abstract), 24 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
24 June 1805, Washington. “I have the Honor to transmit to you enclosed the Passport which you have requested of me by your Letter of the 22d. Instant for the American Brig Washington, James Croudhill Master, loaded with naval and military Stores and Provisions for the Supply of the Squadron of the United States in the Mediterranean.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, NFL , Great Britain, vol. 3). 1 p.; in a...
44510To James Madison from Louis-Marie Turreau (Abstract), 24 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
24 June 1805, Washington. Received with JM’s letter of 22 June the protest and other papers concerning the capture of the Two Friends, Capt. Neil McNeal, at the entry of the port of Charleston by the French privateer L’Emerance, Captain Moisan. Is happy to say that the communication of this capture that he received from the French commissary of commercial affairs at Charleston enabled him to...
44511To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, [24 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed communication from the collector of Philada., respecting the admission into port of foreign armed vessels, and sketch of an answer are respectfully submitted. All the other collectors, who have answered the circular , say that no provision is necessary— RC ( DLC ); undated; endorsed by TJ as received from the Treasury Department on 24 June 1805 and “peace in harbors” and so...
44512From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 24 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I last night recieved a letter from mr Taylor of Baltimore informing me he had sent by the stage to this place the trunk of articles ordered by mr Kelly. I sent this morning to the Stage office; the trunk was arrived, & goes on this evening to Fredericksburg, where I shall desire mr Benson to forward it by the first stage to Milton. I had paiment made here for transportation as far as...
44513From Thomas Jefferson to Philippe Reibelt, 24 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Hearing of no vessel bound from this neighborhood to Baltimore, I have this day sent your box of books to the stage-office, directing, as I have always done, the master of the stage office to put the costs of transportation into my account. Having occasion for some book of tables, turning the present French measures & weights into the antient ones, to save one the trouble of calculation, I...
44514To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 24 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of informing you that a good & suitable Vessel can be procured at this place to proceed to Porto-Rico and thence to any other port or ports that may be found to be necessary. One Thousand Dollars must be paid for going to Porto-Rico and if necessary to go to any other port or ports then as much additional as in the opinion of two Respectable merchants ought to be paid. We...
44515From Thomas Jefferson to William Taylor, 24 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Taylor & informs him the trunk of goods announced in his letter , arrived here last night, & goes on by the stage of this evening, as also his letter to mr Kelly. PoC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ. his letter : Taylor to TJ, 22 June .
44516To James Madison from John Graham (Abstract), 23 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
23 June 1805, New Orleans. “I have the Honor to inclose so many of the ‘Acts passed at the first Session of the Legislative Council of the Territory of Orleans,’ as are printed; and to say that the residue shall be forwarded, so soon as they come from the Press. “I have been induced to send on these Acts, in this form, as I understand it is the usage in the other Territories to do so; if...
44517To James Madison from Elias Vander Horst (Abstract), 23 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
23 June 1805, Bristol. “The foregoing is a Copy of my last of the 25h. Ult. since which I have not been honored with any of your favors—the weather since has been uncommonly cool for the Season and I conceive has materially injured our growing Crops particularly those of the grain kind, which appear backward, of course, if we have not a late fall & much warmer weather for the rest of the...
44518To James Madison from Carlos Martínez de Yrujo (Abstract), 23 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
23 June 1805, Philadelphia. Has just received JM’s letter of the 20th inst. with a copy of the deposition given by Captain Kennedy relative to the seizure of the Huntress accompanied by the letter of Robert Young of Alexandria on the same subject. In view of this, has written this very day to the governor of Puerto Rico what is suitable for the liberation of the Huntress should its seizure by...
44519From Thomas Jefferson to James Currie, 23 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Bruff a dentist the bearer of this, has resided some years in this place, and has justly acquired the character of a very excellent man. possessing talents of the very first order in mechanics he has applied them with great success to the invention & improvement of the instruments of his art & much to the advantage of those who have occasion to employ him. having been of that number...
44520From Thomas Jefferson to William Foushee, 23 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Dr. Bruff a dentist the bearer of this, has resided some years in this place, and has justly acquired the character of a very excellent man. possessing talents of the very first order in mechanics, he has applied them with great success to the invention and improvement of the instruments of his art, and much to the advantage of those who have occasion to employ him. having been of that number...
44521From Thomas Jefferson to Gibson & Jefferson, 23 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to procure & forward for me to Monticello two or three dozen bottles of Syrop of punch by the first boats? PoC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as a letter to George Jefferson.
44522To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, [23 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
Jeffn. P.—June.—ansr. his of 14—balc. now due—after departure of sister, Niagara or Monticello—as to the Spa. negociation—& Mrs. Rands. ill health— FC ( DLC : Short Papers); partially dated; entirely in Short’s hand, consisting of an entry in his epistolary record. Recorded in SJL as a letter of 23 June received from Philadelphia on 25 June.
44523To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 23 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon receiving your favor of the 21st. I immediately desired the Navy Agent of this place to inform me whether a fast sailing small Vessel could be procured for Porto Rico—upon what terms and where she could be put to sea. As soon as this information shall be Obtained it shall be communicated to you. As you recommend the sending of a person, we shall, I fear, be obliged to send Capt Tingey...
44524From James Madison to Robert Patton, 22 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
Within a few days past Mr. Alexander Cockrane Jnr. of the City of Washington presented to me for acceptance two bills of exchange, amounting together to $2666.37 ½, drawn upon me at thirty days sigh<t> by Colo. John Mercer, in part of his compensation as Commissioner under the Louisiana Convention. As the whole sum appropriated for the payment of these services was remitted to Paris in order...
44525To James Madison from John Gavino (Abstract), 22 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
22 June 1805, Gibraltar . No. 10. “I have not been honourd with any of yours, since my last adresses No 9: under 9h—Int. On the 14th: Inst: proceeded to join the squadron Gun Boats No: 2, 8, & 9. “On the 16h. Inst: arrived the frigate John Adams Capn: Shaw, as did that & the following day Gun Boats No. 3, 5, 6 & 10—they all proceeded the 18. Curt: with the John adams for Malta & the squadron....
44526To James Madison from James Simpson (Abstract), 22 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
22 June 1805, Tangier . No. 95. “With this I have the honour of transmitting triplicate of No. 94. On the 13h Instant application was made to the Consuls for Passports for His Imperial Majestys Ship Maimona of 36 Guns and 130 Men Commanded by Arraiz Sebsah about to sail from Sallé on a Cruize, which were granted. The Brig came with this Ship from Lisbon was ordered to Larach and she has...
44527Circular Letter to Foreign Ministers and Consuls, 22 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 22 June 1805 . Calendared in the index to the State Department notes to foreign legations as “requesting a passport” and addressed to the ministers of Great Britain, France, and Spain ( DNA : RG 59, Notes to Foreign Ministers and Consuls, vol. 1). Acknowledged in Merry to JM, 24 June 1805 , Turreau to JM, 24 June 1805 , and Yrujo to JM, 26 June 1805. For the latter two...
44528To Thomas Jefferson from Sarah Amelia Bampfield, [on or before 22 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
With diffidence I attempt to address Mr Jefferson on a subject which nearly interests me—I beg to submit myself to your direction—Not doubting your care of me as circumstances renderd me incapable of Judging clearly I wish to rectify any evil that May attend Judge Johnson his reputation or interest from the unfortunate circumstance which has taken place—and any assertions I may have made or...
44529To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Brown of Washington, 22 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I met with Mr. Leathrobe he has not Let the Ballence of the work that is to Be Don Beside your house he all so told me if it was your Disire that I should Do the Remande part of the work I hope your honner will Be so good as to ferst Menthing it to him there has Been som one or two Ill Disposed pipele has spook to Mr Leanthall in andifrent Maner of Me, But I hope if I get the Werk to give Mr...
44530To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 22 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by Mr. Richard S. Hackley of New York to endeavor to procure for him information from Washington whether the Consulship at Bourdeaux has been lately vacated or not by the relinquishment or displacement of Mr. Lee. Certain connexions between him and myself forbid my refusing this request however disagreeable it is to comply with it. Being fully convinced that he cannot have an...
44531To Thomas Jefferson from David Robinson, 22 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
When I Recolect the acquisition of the Louisiana and the advantages we may Derive from it I wou’d with many Others Join in Blessing the happy Day with all the marks of Gratitude that Becoms Evry united American. It is Long Since I had a Desire to See that much talked of Country. But if it had not been for my Childeren I Should never have attempted it I have Labour’d thro many Dangers on the...
44532To Thomas Jefferson from William Taylor, 22 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Mr John Kelly of Charlottesville has forwarded me a memorandum of articles to be sent on to you for Mr. Randolph and I have this day sent a Trunk by The Stage to yr address to be forwarded to Monticello as soon as possible; with The enclosed letter of Invoice &ca. Be pleased to direct some enquiry after The Trunk & let me be Informed if it is safely received. I am, most respectfully...
44533From James Madison to James Monroe (Abstract), 21 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
21 June 1805, Department of State. “I have the honor to inclose an extract of a letter I have had occasion to write to Genl Armstrong containing some supplementary observations on the controversy with Spain, not comprehended in my letter to you of the 23d May which was forwarded to Madrid. “I also forward some private letters by this opportunity of a gentleman going from Alexandria.” Letterbook...
44534To James Madison from George W. Erving (Abstract), 21 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
21 June 1805, London . No. 32. “I have lately heard of the unfortunate loss of the ‘Jupiter’ Captn R. Law which sailed from hence in Febuary bound to New York: by that vessel I sent as usual a large number of letters & my half yearly Accounts &c &c up to Decr 31st. My official letters to you were Nos 47, 48, 49, 50 & private 27—28—29; of the former I send duplicates herewith 47, 48, 49: No 50...
44535To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Anderson, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of 15th. Feby last with a Small Box containg Eggs of the fine Italian Silk worm was duly recieved, and would have been immediately answered, but Mrs. Anderson wished first to try whether was any difference between them and her own stock. they both began to Hatch on the first day of may, and finished their work about the middle of the Present month—there is little or no difference...
44536From Thomas Jefferson to John Armstrong of New York, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Robert Gamble, son of Colo. Gamble a merchant of Richmond proposing to go to France & England on his commercial pursuits, the father asked from me a letter of introduction to you. I was the more surprised at this, as his federalism had distinguished itself by personal hostility to me, as also to mr Madison & Colo. Monroe. yet having made the request, I felt myself bound in delicacy to give...
44537From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
the revival of antient slanders under pretext of new evidence, has induced Th:J. to do, what he never took the trouble of doing before, to revise some papers he happens to have here (for most of that date are at Monticello) and to make a statement of the transactions as they really took place, with a view that they shall be known to his friends at least. under this view he taxes mr Gallatin...
44538Enclosure: Chronology of Jefferson’s Actions during the British Invasion of Virginia in 1780-1781, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Richmond. 1780. Dec. 31. at 8. A.M. the Governor recieves the first intelligence that 27. sail of ships had entered Chesapeak bay, & were in the morning of the 29th. just below Willoughby’s point [the Southern cape of James river] their destination unknown. 1781. Jan. 2. at 10. A.M. information recieved that they had entered James river, their advance being at Warrasqueak bay. orders were...
44539To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, [21 June 1805] (Jefferson Papers)
We have now struck all the centers & I have employed Laborers to remove all the rubbish from the Ground story of the Capitol. If convenient to you to call when taking your ride at one o’clock, I shall be very happy to wait upon you to show You the Work, & will attend at the Building at that hour. The Men will then be at dinner & not return till two o’clock. With true respect RC ( DLC );...
44540To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Munroe, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Munroe presents his best respects to the President & has the honor of sending a Memdm. of the length and cost of the new road north & east of the Treasury—. T.M. thinking it had cost nearly a third more than it ought to have cost had some conversation with the Overseer on the subject—he said he had laboured under several disadvantages, and mentioned the digging up the gravel from the old...
44541From Thomas Jefferson to Philippe Reibelt, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been out of my power sooner to acknolege the reciept of your favors of June 11. 13. & 19. of the box of books sent here, I retain Le Botaniste Cultivateur , in 1st & 2d. vol. in expectation of the 3d. and 4th. Le parfait jardinier 4to 1 .30 Culture de la vigne . Rosier &c. 2. v 8vo. 2 .50 Des Abeilles. de la Rocca. 3. v. 8vo. 3 .20 Portefeuille des artistes 4. cahiers. 14 .40
44542From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Smith, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Madison recieved from the Collector of the Customs at Philadelphia, yesterday, capt Kennedy’s information respecting the capture of the Huntress, which substantially ascertains the vessel, the capture, & the port to which she is sent. I do not know what might be the expence of sending a small swift vessel to reclaim her, & to send her on her destination, with some respectable person from...
44543To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter of Mr Smith alluded to in your favour of the 19th. I have not yet received—There is however some mistake in this—The Commanding Officer of Gun Boat No. 1 at Charleston is Mr Fanning a gentleman lately appointed by you in consequence of strong letters of recommendation from our friends in New-York. The Navy Agent at Charleston is Mr Smith and the letter is probably from him. I have...
44544To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Wheaton, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust in your goodness to excuse me for the liberty I take in my communication, if I err it is for want of better judgment; my zeal prompts me to every source which can benefit the public in the rout I am ordered to arange for the post road —I have returned thus far, and was hastening to Washington with all the Speed in the power of horses, to State to the President & to the P.M.G. the...
44545To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Williams, 21 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of April the 28th. having been directed to Natchez I did not recieve til the return mail by which it was then too late to forward you an answer. inclosed was a blank Commission for the next Council which I shall fill up with the names best fitted, having due regard to your recommendation, but not til after the ensuing Session of the Legislature which commences on the first monday...
44546To James Madison from George Davis (Abstract), 20 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
20 June 1805, Tunis . No. 29. “I had this honor on the 29th. ultimo [not found], inclosing a <duplicate> of my correspondence with the Bey’s Minister, relative to th<os>e Vesells captured before Tripoli, & of which I now annex a triplicate Copy. “By my letter of the 9th of May you are informed that the Bey, had made <overtures> to negotiate a peace with Tripoli, & that a Courier express, had...
44547From James Madison to Carlos Martínez de Yrujo, 20 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 20 June 1805 . Calendared in the index to the State Department notes to foreign legations as “relative to the capture of the Huntress” ( DNA : RG 59, Notes to Foreign Ministers and Consuls, vol. 1).
44548To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 20 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Chance threw into my hands a present to you, from Monsr. Chretien, an ancient Physician of Montpellier, of a treatise on the method of applying external remedies in different disorders, & afforded me the pleasure to address you under date of the 15th Ultimo. I forwarded it by the Ship Frances Captn Nicholls for Boston, with a letter from the Author & that I took the liberty to write, in it. A...
44549To Thomas Jefferson from James Sullivan, 20 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I was exceedingly honoured by your condescention in your letter of the 21st. of may. The mail had scarcely gone from Boston with mine of the 14th. of april before I deeply regretted having troubled you with it. I then knew, on a moments reflection, that there was no vacancy, and that it would be ineligible for me to leave this State. The same friendly feelings which dictated your letter will...
44550To James Madison from Zachariah Vowles, 19 June 1805 (Madison Papers)
Inclos’d I beg leave to hand you a small accot for a ps Irish Linen had by yourself from Mr. Peter Gordon, omitted in the accots which have been rend. to you, owing to a Settlement not having taken place with him ’till last year when the omission was discover’d, and since when an application has been defer’d under an expectation from time to time that I shou’d be in the City & have an Oppy to...