48361IX. Postscript to the Report on Weights and Measures, 10 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
It is scarcely necessary to observe that the measures, Weights, and Coins, proposed in the preceding report, will be derived altogether from mechanical operations; viz: A rod, vibrating seconds, divided into five equal parts, one of these subdivided, and multiplied, decimally, for every measure of length, surface and capacity, and these last filled with water, to determine the weights and...
48362To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 29 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Enclosed I received this Moment. It is an Extract from the Coffee House Book of this place. It would thence seem that the Store Ship the Huntress has been recaptured by the English. Respectfully RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 1 July and “Huntress” and so recorded in SJL .
48363David Gelston to Thomas Jefferson, 31 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received bill of lading & ca enclosed, but have no invoice , if you can furnish the inv o it will save much trouble—when completed I shall forward the case to Richmond — RC ( MHi ); mistakenly endorsed by TJ as received 17 Aug. 1816. RC ( MHi ); address cover only; with
48364George Washington to Alexander Hamilton and Henry Knox, 27 February 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
As the day is near at hand, when the President-elect is to take the oath of qualification, and no mode is pointed out by the Constitution or law; I could wish that you, mr Jefferson (Genl. Knox, or Colo. Hamilton) and mr Randolph could meet tomorrow morning, at any place which you may fix between yourselves; & communicate to me the result of your opinions as to time, place & manner of...
48365To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 September 1807 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter of July 6th. by Doctor Bullus on the 31. ulto. & did not lose a moment in entering on the business committed to me by it, in the manner which seemed most likely to obtain success. The details shall be communicated to you in my next dispatch. All that I can state at present is, that the whole subject has been plac’d fully before this government in as...
48366Enclosure: William Lambert’s Table for Computing the Moon’s Motion, with Examples [ca. 19 September 1809] (Jefferson Papers)
Table for computing the Moon’s motion for 12 hours at any intermediate time. h. m. ( x .) 1 st diff. ( y .) 1 st diff. (z.) 1 st diff. 0.
48367From Alexander Hamilton to Jonathan Trumbull, 19 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have been favoured with your letter of the 10th. instant— In consequence of it, I have communicated to the Secy. of War, your recommendation of Mr. Mason as a Cadet in the 13th. Regt. of Infantry with my support. I shall speedily write to you on the subject of the Soldier, deserter from Niagara— With great esteem & respect I have the honor to be Sir yr. obedt. Servt. ( LS , Connecticut State...
48368General Orders, 11 January 1780 (Washington Papers)
As effectual measures are now in execution for supplying the Army, all detachments and parties from the line not sent by general orders are to be called in immediately. Varick transcript , DLC:GW .
48369To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 16 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The last paragraph of the enclosed letter confirms the charge against the lessees of the Salt spring on Wabash. If you shall approve, the Governor may be authorized to appoint an Agent on the principles of my former communication to you or of those of Mr Harrison’s letter— Respectfully Your obedt. Sert. RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as...
48370From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 11 July 1824 (Adams Papers)
11 July. This day we celebrated and drank the health of my best friend accompanied by every good wish for his future happiness Dr Watson and several Gentlemen dined with us but I did not mention your name to them or give publicity to the occasion—Our company encreases fast we have a Mrs. Dawson Mrs. Lyons an old Lady who came ninety Miles on horseback and a Mr. Baily from Newington Pensylvania...