56401To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Parsons, 10 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse my writing You But I am actuly Confind here for my Doctor bill & find my self unable to pay it at preasent and what Grives me more; with my wife along side of me she as no other home I shall not trawble you with a Long List of my sufferings as I suppose you have seen them in Mr Lions paper from my own hand I am your most humble Servant RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 11 Oct. and...
56402To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 28 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Je dresserois la liste de Livres, dont parle Votre Lettre du 21 et Vous l’enverrois avant le depart d’un batiment de Mr. G. p. Bord. çe qui ne sera pas de si tot, puisque probablement il n’en expediera plus pour ce port avant le printems prochain. Je suis fachè, d’etre obligè, de Vous rappeller une Assignation sur les 41½ Gourdes—par le Motif, que je veux partir d’ici dans 7 a 8 jours, en me...
56403Mathew Carey to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 29 th ult. I have duly rec d . It is now before me. The fifteen Dollars enclosed are duly carried to your credit. The Religious Olive Branch is not yet fairly begun. I was diverted from it by the shameful attack on my Country in that horror-inspiring attack on my Country contained in novel Mandeville, which led me to undertake Vindiciæ Hibernicæ , which I shall publish in...
56404Christopher Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 29 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
mr Jeffersons Reasoning in the case of the wittnessth against Robertson for perjury is strong and Conclusive for the defendant if he is Right in his premisses, and even if it Shall be found erroneous in matter of law the length of time which has pased away since his attention was particularly caled to legal inquiry and the absence of books will be an ap ample apology for a Sketch proceeding...
56405Petition of Robert Ware Peacock, 5 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of Robert Ware Peacock, respectfully represents, That he is confined in the prison of Washington County, in the District of Columbia, by virtue of the Sentence of the Circuit Court of the District of Columbia and County aforesaid, pronounced at their late Sessions—and without the merciful intervention of your Excellency must remain in confinement for the space of five years and...
56406To Thomas Jefferson from Josef Ignacio de Viar and Josef de Jaudenes, 7 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
En contestaction al Oficio que pasàmos à la Superioridad, incluiendo Copia del que V.S. nos escriviò, quexandose de que el Govierno de la Luisiana huviese embiado un Comisario, ô Agente a la Nacion Creek, nos Manda S. M. (despues de aprovar en un todo la Respuesta que dìmos à V.S.) pasar à manos de V.S. (como lo hacemos ahora) Copia del Tratado concluido entre España, y la Nacion Creek el Año...
56407James Ogilvie to Thomas Jefferson, November [1814] (Jefferson Papers)
The young gentleman, M r Colin Clark , who will present this letter was formerly a pupil of mine; his academical proficiency & good conduct, gave him a solid claim to my confidence & affection: of the sincerity of these sentiments I afford him an unequivocal evidence, by making him known to you.— I can scarcely indulge the hope of seeing you again, but assuredly, wherever hereafter, my...
56408[To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 3 September 1787] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia, 3 Sep. 1787 . Recorded in SJL as received 13 Dec. 1787. Not found.]
56409To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 30 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J M. is obliged to send back the papers wanted by the P. witht. having executed the task of remodelling the 1st. & 2d. Ps. He was prevented last night by Company, and has but just got up for breakfast. If the P. can spare it he will immediately go to work; or if he can send the rough original of that part, it will do as well. The notes of Mr. G. are retained DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
56410To Thomas Jefferson from Levi Lincoln, 17 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have in vain searched, and untill wearied with the pursuit, for some authority from the acknowledged law of nations, which would justify or condemn belligerents impressing or taking from a neutral vessel, at sea , its own subjects whether passengers or a part of the crew—It is clear, having on board such subjects, can by law, be no cause for the bringing too, & boarding. But the question is,...
56411To Thomas Jefferson from Francis W. Pickens, 16 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to know when the literary institution under your direction will go into opperation, & what is the plan, & course of study, & what will be the expences of a student per annum. I have studied English grammar, Webber’s arithmetic, Simpson’s Euclid, Day’s algebra Logarithms, Trigonometry, Mensuration, Navigation, Surveying &c, Morse’s Universal geography, & Adam’s Roman Antiquities,...
56412To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 2 April 179[8] (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last I am in debt for your two favors of the 15th. & 22, the Gazettes of the 3. 6 7 & 8 Ulto, with a regular continuation to the 22d— two statements from the Treasury Department , and Payne’s letter to the French people & armies.—The President’s message is only a further developement to the public, of the violent passions, & heretical politics, which have been long privately known to...
56413John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 25 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I received in due time the letter forwarded from Floods — I regret that my letter contained any thing which could induce you to suppose me either unreasonable in my proposals or diffident of your attatchment to my child —Being incapable of expressing either directly or indirectly any sentiment calculated to wound your feelings I have no hesitation in solemnly disclaiming any expression not in...
56414Francois André Michaux to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Dans la lettre que j’ai eu l’honneur de vous écrire peu de tems après mon arrivée en France , je vous exprimais toute ma reconnoiss ce pour la faveur Signalée, que vous m’accordâtes en facilitant mon retour en Europe , avec touts mes Collections. C’est le résultat de cette bienveill ce de votre part, qui fait que je suis dès apresent dans la possibilité de vous adrésser le Commenc t de mon...
56415To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 14 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose herewith sundry communications which I recd. yesterday. One of them is from Monroe at Paris, who appears by a letter from Erving to have arrived at London the latter end of July. A letter from Armstrong went for you by the last mail. He seems to have moderated the scope of his former advice as to Spain. In that now given, there is in my judgment, great solidity: If force should be...
56416Memorandum to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 1 October] 1803 (Madison Papers)
✓ (0) for “before” is suggested “without” the former seeming to imply that after the suspension, an assignt. had been made. ✓ (1) after or for “friendly” insert “proper” omit “without difficulty or delay.” There was perhaps somewhat of both, and it may become expedient to say so to Spain. (2.) [“]The enlightened mind of the first Consul of France saw in its true point of view the importance of...
56417Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 12 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The first of the two notes you were so good as to endorse for me will come round by the time I get to Richmond . I enclose two others which you will be pleased to endorse. RC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Nov. 1818 from North Milton and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures not found.
56418To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 17 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I recd. this morning your favor of the 14th. and inclose the printed copies of the Acts of Congs. obtained from your Cabinet as pointed out. I inclose also a list of all the Acts, that you may direct a supply of any deficiency. The letter to you from Clarke Mead &c relating to the Witnesses agst. White proceeds on a mistake of the legal allowance. This was originally 50 cents per day; but an...
56419David Abbot to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to You on a subject which I think of great importance and because in your life I think you have done a great deal of good because you are in a situation to do much on the subject which I shall mention, and because I think You have been a friend to the people, in stead of favoring a chosen few—You will not Sir, think this a piece of flatery; my situation forbids it— but few Years have...
56420To Thomas Jefferson from David Campbell, 19 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
To morrow I leave the City. I feel myself quite tired of fumum strepitumque Romœ . I cannot depart without returning you my acknowledgments for the List of Books you furnished me with. I should have waited personally upon you; but knowing you were so engaged in public business at this time, that you have not a moment to spare, I beg you to accept my sincere thanks and believe me to be with the...
56421To Thomas Jefferson from C. W. F. Dumas, 23 October 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hague, 23 Oct. 1787. Thanks TJ for his intercession with the ministers of The Netherlands and Prussia; hopes they will keep their promises and that his situation will be improved out of respect for the government he represents. His only crime is his support of the principles of civil liberty, having for twelve years furthered the friendship between The Netherlands and the United States;...
56422To Thomas Jefferson from Ephraim Kirby, 7 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing to you several letters which I fear have miscarried, as I have received no communications from the seat of government since my arrival in this territory. The Board of Commissioners at its first formation adopted a system of rules for the government of its proceedings, which were published to the people.—This led to regularity in the preparation and presentment of...
56423John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 22 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
With Extreme Concern, I perceive in the Intelligencer of to day—the very unfortunate Accident befalling you, a Bone broken of the left Arm—with this Consolation—that it does not, endanger your health—your sufferings at the Instance—no doubt, very severe—, depriving you for a length of time the Use thereof—patience & submission—together, with the Aide of the Happy good family ab t you, and,...
56424To Thomas Jefferson from George Hammond, 18 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the honor of seeing you on Wednesday last, I have considered with attention the tenor of your verbal communication of that day in reply to the observations contained in my last letter on the subject of Mr. Pagan’s case. If I understood you rightly, I collected from your statement that Mr. Pagan’s Counsel has used a misnomer, in applying for the revision of his case to a Court which...
56425Citizens of Lynchburg to Thomas Jefferson, 4 November 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
We are directed by the Citizen’s of Lynchburg to Solicit the favor of your Company and that of your Companion’s or Visitor’s at a public Dinner which will be given, in the Town of Lynchburg , to Maj r Gen l Andrew Jackson on Tuesday next—The Citizen’s of Lynchburg are happy to have it in their power to entertain at the Same time two such distinguish’d Citizen’s— T A Holcombe On behalf of the...
56426To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Dinmore, 24 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Col. Lyon has desired me, to endeavour to recall to your recollection, the Circumstance of my delivering a letter to you, from Mr. King Senr late of Washington, this Sir is my apology for thus obtruding on your time. The letter was left, with my friend Mr. Nicholas King, who being very ill, requested of me to deliver it. I did so early in the Autumn of 1801, the Secretary of War, being...
56427Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 November 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Your note in the Virg a bank for $1240.—falls due on the 14 th Ins t before which time I hope to receive one from you for renewal say for $1180. as advised in mine of the 12 th Sept r : no flour or remittance has yet been received With much respect & esteem RC ( DLC ); between dateline and salutation: “
56428To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Ritchie, 10 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of bringing to your notice M r Goodacre, from Nottingham in England in politics a Whig, by profession a Lecturer on Astronomy; and a very worthy man. He has lectured in Richmond and Petersburg—and with the aid of transparent Diagrams and some appropriate apparatus, has excited a Curiosity on this science, which promises to produce some good fruits. He has dispatched his...
56429To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 24 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you four days ago by Mr. Barrett. This will be sent also by the way of Havre and will contain a letter for the Secretary of the Treasury. A very lengthy report has been made to the assembly in the name of the two committees, diplomatick and of war, on the situation of France with respect to her neighbours, and her military force. From it it appeared that the...
56430Harry Innes to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Since your return from Europe I have heard it repeatedly stated that you had imported the genuine Shepherds dog & occasionally distributed them among your friends. Such an acquisition to this State will be of immense importance, as the people are turning their attention to the raising of Sheep & are rapidly progressing in the merino breeds. If my information is correct & you still possess that...
56431To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Walton, 14 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Am sure you will excuse the liberty I take in addressing you this letter, as my motives are purely to serve my adopted Country, which, I fear, is on the eve of a bloody War— My Republican principles are well known, as well as my attachments to the best administered Governmt on Earth, of which you are the head; my character, as a Citizen, shou’d you feel disposed to enquire, may be had of Mr....
56432To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Nones, 18 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already had the Honor to address you in two former Instances . The Death of Mr. Van Cleve of this City, who is said to have died of the Epidemic , at present unfortunately prevailing here, it is presumed will occasion a vacancy in the Board of Commissioners of Bankruptcy. I hope your Excellency will excuse the liberty I take of again addressing you, and thus offering my Application for...
56433William C. Rives to Thomas Jefferson, 20 January 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have it in my power to congratulate you, at last, on an event, which constitutes a proud epoch in the history of Virginia . The Bill for the establishment of an University at the Central college was passed on yesterday in the House of Delegates by a majority of 141 to 28. Altho’ the previous votes taken in the committee of the whole had left little doubt as to the final success of the...
56434To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Price, 21 March 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I received with peculiar pleasure the favour of your letter by Dr. Bancroft, and I return you my best thanks for it. Your favourable reception of the pamphlet which I desired Dr. Franklin to present to you cannot but make me happy; and I am willing to infer from it that this effusion of my zeal will not be ill received in America. The eyes of the friends of liberty and humanity are now fixed...
56435To Thomas Jefferson from Macall Medford, 14 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I was on the eve of returning to America a few days ago, when the difference between this Country and America from the representations of various Pamphlets news Papers &c &c having assumed a Serious Shape. it appearing to me that the real grievances of America were not clearly understood or candidly explained and believing from having been engaged in Mercantile concerns in both Countries, that...
56436To Thomas Jefferson from John Montgomery, 8 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
This is to Represent the distressed situation of Fort Jefferson and the impossibility of mentaining said Post without some Speedy relief. First the Inhabitants in General are leaving the Settlement for want of Subsistance, and continually Harrassed by an Unmerciful Enemy, the Loss of their Corn and Stock and we not being able to support those Adventurers by Reason of our Credit being so far...
56437To Thomas Jefferson from William R. Lee, 28 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Being informed that the Collectorship for the port of Salem & Beverly are to be changed—should that event take place I have to offer my self a candidate for that Office with a full conviction of my abilities to execute the duties in every respect Conceiving it of the first importance your Excellency should be informed of the characters of those who apply for places of trust under your...
56438To Thomas Jefferson from Tobias Lear, with Jefferson’s Note, 28 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The President requests the Secretary of State to call upon him this morning as he goes to the War Office so as to give him about 10 or 15 minutes conversation. [ Note by TJ: ] This was to consult about the premature nomination of Judge Patterson. RC ( DLC ); addressed: “The Secretary of State”; with note by TJ at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 28 Feb. 1793. On 16 Jan. 1793 Thomas...
56439To Thomas Jefferson from William Davies, 18 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of addressing your Excellency in two letters last week upon the subject of some supplies in the cloathing department. I have not yet been favored with your answer, altho’ Captain Peyton informs me you have been kind enough to give the necessary orders for the money, and that one sett of shoemakers’ tools are procured. I would wish to be informed of your Excellency’s intentions...
56440To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 28 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It is necessary to make the appointments of Surveyors for the ports of the Ohio and Mississippi, as the act commences on 1st July and time is required to transmit the commissions. All the applications & recommendations, together with a memorandum of the act &c. are enclosed. As no vessels were built this season at Pittsburgh, the appointment may be suspended till we have received information....
56441To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 30 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand herewith statement your ℀ current to this date, shewing a balance due me of $3.96000/100 Dolls:, which agreeable to our understanding, (made from the absolute necessity of my situation only,) I rely on rec g in January, when I shall be compel d to raise more money than I can command from my own resources. I shall be very sorry indeed if it should inconvenience you to raise it, & hope it...
56442To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Cathalan, Jr., 25 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Marseilles, 25 May 1793 . European political affairs, embroiled by the revolutions in France, will require TJ’s continuance in office because he is perhaps better able than anybody in France to judge the current situation, having left during the first year of the Revolution and subsequently kept in contact through public or private correspondence. By land strong armies surround all of France’s...
56443Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
A. S. Brockenbrough s respects to M r Jefferson and informs him he will with pleasure attend the conference to morrow on that important Subject M r Garrett had mentioned it to me before— I have seen M r Thorn relative to your brick work he can’t do it, (as Capt Perry
56444Gabriel Crane to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
It has fallen to my lot to make to You a very extraordinary and astonishing communication . As the rest of the world I was untill a very short time since entirely unacquainted with the great mystery of the origin of our existance and of the existance of the astonishing objects and more Astonishing systematic operations with which we are surrounded and connected. At the period of time alluded...
56445To Thomas Jefferson from George Tucker, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been detained in this part of the Country somewhat longer than I expected by business which could not have been transacted by an agent, and I should proceed forthwith to the University if I was not a witness in a suit that will be tried next week in the Superior Court of Amherst. I shall go from thence to the University to take up my residence. MHi .
56446To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Ingle, 20 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof is a young man who has a mind to enter into your employ at Monticello, he came well recommended to me, and I am rather inclined to think that he is a good workman, his step father is a very ingenious and good workman he did the work of those large houses belonging to Mr Miradith at the corner of ninth and markett street in Phila. and likewise of those which were built by Mr...
56447To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 28 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d on the 14 th of the present month, your letter under date of the 18 th of May.—I have explain’d, with the utmost precision, both by letter, and di Viva Voce, to the Sculptor, all the dimensions for your eight chimney-peices, and I have no doubt, you will find them corresponding with your instructions.—Seven will be made of the best common Marble; and one of the large size, will be...
56448To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Bouldin, 27 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 24th Ulto I received the letter which you did me the honor to write me from Washington dated the 20th. in reply to mine of the 15th. of the same: And Wherein you mention your intention to pass at Monticello, this, & the ensuing Month. I, therefore, take the liberty to forward to you, at that place, the inclosed. Though perhaps I ought to apologize for Obtruding myself upon you a second...
56449From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 April 1825 (Madison Papers)
When I suggested, some time ago, Judge Carr for the Law Chair in the University, I did not know that he had been taken into view by any other member of our Board; and inferring from the silent reception given to my letter, and the attractions of the place he now holds, that I ought not to persist in the idea of his appointment, my thoughts were turned altogether to other chances. By a letter...
56450From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 14 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
Yours of yesterday was duly recd. by the rider. I return Shorts & A’s letter. Your observations on the latter place the subject of it in its true point of view. Perhaps the Rider of today may bring me a letter of the same date, that may have lost the last mail by passing thro’ the office of State. If the letter to you be the sole communication it is another example from that quarter, of...