56491To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to propose for your approbation John F. Heilaman of the State of Vermont and William C. Smith of Pennsylvania to be Surgeon’s Mates in the Army. I have the honor &ca. FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 107, LSP ). On the same date as the letter printed above, Dearborn informed John F. HEILAMAN and William C. SMITH that the president had appointed them surgeon’s mates in the army. The Senate...
56492To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Randolph, 20 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
E. Randolph, with respectful compliments to Mr. Jefferson, takes the earliest opportunity, since the receipt of the decree against Johnson , of inclosing it. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 25 Dec. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not found. Randolph had represented TJ in a dispute with Richard Johnson over part of TJ’s Pouncey’s tract land ( Randolph to TJ, 16 Sep. ). On 23 Dec.,...
56493To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 11 September 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have great satisfaction in informing you that the Elections in the State of Maryland for Electors of the State Senate have terminated in favor of the Republicans. I hasten to give you this information from the knowledge that you are sensible of its great importance in the national Councils. We have retained our ground in all the Counties in which we had succeeded in the last Election and we...
56494III. Pierre Charles L’Enfant to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Honor of Informing you of my arrival at this place where I could not possibly reach before wednesday last and very late in the Evening after having travelled part of the way on foot and part on horse back leaving the broken stage behind. On arriving I made it my first care immediatly to wait on the mayor of the town in conforming with the direction which you gave me—he appeared to...
56495To Thomas Jefferson from Elisha P. Cutler, 22 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Inhabitants of the Town of North Yarmouth in legal Town-Meeting assembled, Respectfully represent, That ardently attached to a republican form of Government, they are ever willing to make the greatest sacrifices to promote the interest, assert the rights, and maintain the honour of thier Country. Possessing a soil not abundantly rich, and partly dependant on Commerce for the means of...
56496To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 1 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Seeing in one of the Prints of the day a Strange account of a Very Strange adventure you of Late unfortunately have undergon with a Strange man calling him self a Sculptor , because he has had the presumption to try to make a few Busts of four distinguished, Gentlemen—as If like four Painting, Makeing Busts constituted the necessary requisite for a great Artist, But this man, this Sign Painter...
56497To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to submit the following statement, for the purpose of shewing the necessity of an Act of Congress authorising the appointment of Six Surgeons Mates, in addition to the number authorised by the Law of the 16th. of March 1802, fixing the Military Peace Establishment — The Posts recently established, in addition to the twenty five contemplated at the late organization of the...
56498To Thomas Jefferson from Horatio Gates, 9 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
When Men, like Women, go astray—there is no knowing where they will Stop. One act of folly, or Wickedness, brings another after it and down right Prostitution is the Consequence.—Our Feds: began with the Project of putting up Burr against You, and this on the Hollow principle with respect to him, that he would be lost to the Republican Party, and that at another Election he could be set aside...
56499To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Willson Peale, 4 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I presented to the Philosophical Society at their last setting, the drawing of the Antilope with a short description of it, “done from a specimen in my Museum, which was sent from the interior of Louisana by Captn. Lewis, and presented to the Museum by the President in Octr. 1805” A member demanded of me, what name I gave it? to which, after a few moments reflection, I replyed The forked...
56500To Thomas Jefferson from Felix Pascalis Ouviere, 11 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It is the Gratifying duty of the members of the Linnean Society of Paris, to unite once a year at least, on the Anniversary Birth day of their titular Sage, to exchange useful knowledge and to commune sentiments on subjects of they natural Sciences which they cherish. In the approaching Celebration of the auspicious day (May 24) by the Newyork Branch Society, we could not fail inviting you,...
56501To Thomas Jefferson from Chaix Sourcesol, 12 April 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Avant la conclusion des derniéres sèances du Congrès, à une Epoque aussi mèmorable qu’importante pour le gouvernement des Etats-unis D’amèrique, je vous supplie de rappeler à votre souvenir, Ce que j’eus L’honneur d’Ecrire à votre Excellence, une ou deux semaines avant L’ouverture des discussions et des délibérations, durant le Cours orageux desquelles, La raison humaine n’a pas pu et ne...
56502To Thomas Jefferson from Henrietta Maria Colden, 25 November 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel at this moment, that it requires a share of Courage, thus, to solicit your attention, which even the liberality and benevolence of your disposition might fail to inspire; did not the anxieties of a mother surmount feelings, that in other circumstances would have prevented this intrusion; and impel me to address you on a Matter, that lays heavy on my Mind. My Eldest Son (who arrived here...
56503To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Attwood Digges, 15 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had an anxious desire, & at times nearly fixd on setting out on a visit to You at Montecello, but My Wheat & Hay harvest with other troubles have deprived me of that felicity: I was anxious to do so by taking a lift downwards in Mr Fosters carriage but could not accomplish my wish at that time. Soon after my Nephew Jno Fitzgerald deliverd You the requested survey & plat of the Site...
56504To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Stevens, 8 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you the 30th. of last Month, Giving you some Account of our Movements. It gives me much pleasure that I have it now in my Power to inform you a Detachment of Horse (from Genl. Morgans Party) Consisting of Baylors Regiment of Dragoons and Two Hundred Militia Horse Commanded by Colo. Washington, has Totally defeated a party of Tories of about Two Hundred and Fifty commanded by a Colo....
56505To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 8 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor enclosing D. Griffith on Longitude was recieved, & the acknowledgement for it is now enclosed—we have been attentive of late to make the acknowledgement immediate. We are very desirous of possessing, for the Society, Copies of the two enumerations or Census, & know not how to do it but through your kindness; I would further take the liberty of enquiring whether the Insertion of them...
56506From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 15th. All we know of the step taken by France towards a reconciliation with us, is thro’ the English papers sent by Mr. Pinkney, who had not himself recd. any information on the subject from Genl. A. nor held any conversation with the B. Ministry on it, at the date of his last letters. We hope from the step, the advantage at least of having but one contest on our...
56507To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr, 29 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recd your letter of the 25th—Perry’s bond, on which you were to pay me money, was put into my hands for collection; it was expected by the holder that I should have to travel through a course of law, before the money could be gotten—the arrangement made with you brings it earlier than a suit could have done—I suppose therefore, that I may with propriety give the time you wish—& I...
56508Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed until now the acknowledgement of your favour of June 7 th inclosing the ‘ traité du droit naturel ’ par Mr. Quesnay , from Mr. DuPont ; under the expectation that you would not return from Bedford ’till about this time. I can but feel myself flattered by your very polite invitation to meet our ‘ admirable friend the Abbé,’ as Mr. DuPont , calls him, at Monticello
56509To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
If the principle, doubtfully approved by Judge Peters, but adopted without reservation by the Comptroller, shall prevail, an unforseen additional expense of one or two hundred thousand dollars a year will fall on the United States. The 5000 dollars are only one term of a circuit court. There are annually 28 such terms & 68 district court terms—in all 96 terms in the U.S. RC ( DLC : TJ Papers,...
56510To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Anderson, 26 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to your letter of the 23 d ins t , received today, I have to inform you, that the Treasurer of Virginia has not the credit on the books of this office, which you had been informed, he would have. The draft of the Treasurer of the United States on this office, in favor of the Treasurer of Virginia, dated the 20 th ins t for forty thousand dollars, was presented by, and paid to, the...
56511To Thomas Jefferson from James Fenner, 23 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Hampton Snow, of the House of Bowen & Snow, Merchants, of this Town, wishing to present himself personally to your Excellency, on business, has requested from me a letter of introduction. I therefore take the liberty of making him known to you as a Young Gentleman of respectable standing— I have the honour to be With respect & esteem Yr. Obt. Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
56512To Thomas Jefferson from Donald Fraser, 22 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you will receive a copy of the “ History of Man ” which you Benevolently countenanced with Your Subscription Some months Since—Also, a pamphlet which I published Some Years ago—The weight of Your Name, having rendered me very important Service, accept my most hearty acknowledgments— With high respect for your talents and Character—I have the honor to be very respectfully, yours NB...
56513Memoranda on Thomas Jefferson’s Letters, 27 August 1789 (Washington Papers)
Information from our Bankers in Holland that they had money in hand sufft to answer the demands for the Foreign Officers & Captives: and moreover that the residue of the Bonds of the last loan were engaged. The Sum necessary for the first is 60,393⅌—17s.—10d. a year—and 26,000⅌ was sent him to complete the business of the Medals. The officers was paid up to the first of the year 1789. Desires...
56514To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 9 July 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
L’Orient, 9 July 1785. He sailed from New York 17 June and arrived in L’Orient this day. “I have with me so many bundles of letters and other papers for you as to cost you perhaps 30 louis, were the whole to be sent by post. Mr. Short could perhaps have his for 60 or 70 francs. I cannot get to Paris before the 21st or 22nd of this month; nonetheless I esteem it proper to bring all of it...
56515John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my opinion that Doctor Cooper had better be engaged upon the terms he offers. Taking it for granted, after your notice in the Enquirer , that all persons holding subscription pap ers wou’d forward them to you at the time desired, I have taken no step in the business since—but in compliance with your request , will obtain all the subscription papers which I sent out, & will transmit them...
56516To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Bryan, 13 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
It not having been the will of the President to appoint me Collector of this port, may I presume upon his friendly patronage in the instance of the vacancy in the Office of Post-Master General or any other which promotion in subordinate Post Masters may occasion— I have dedicated all my time and talents to the public service & long habit has unfitted me for private business. I studied law with...
56517John Barnes’s Memorandum on William Short’s Account, 22 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Memom. 22d June 1802. to shew the President US. JB. wrote WShort 20th feby (tho not forwarded untill April—) this letter covered his a/c up to 18 feby. than Balance $3347 39/ in his favr—purporting JB intintions of purchasing $4000. 6 pCt deferred.—but owing to Various disappointmts. rise in Stock &c. &c. no purchase was affected— on or abt. 15 May. JB. had drafted a letter which he proposed...
56518To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 22 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a letter from Mr. Winthrop of Boston who married a niece of Mr. Bowdoin & is his agent for transacting his business. I shall postpone an answer to Mr. Winthrop until I receive directions from you what answer to make.—a letter from Chouteau inform me that the Indians are not to come on, until autumn.—I have received an official account of the total destruction of...
56519To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Patton, 27 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 25th inst., enclosing a letter for Genl. Dearbourn, & one for Mr. Gallatin I received this morning, & immediately after its receipt, I delivered Genl. Dearbourns into his own hand—He leaves this City for the Southward tomorrow morning. The letter for Mr. Gallatin, I have sent under cover, to the Post Master at New-York, with a request that, he will be pleased to have it...
56520To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 11 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acknowlege receipt of your favor of the 15th. Ulto. In consequence of your first information on the Subject of wheat and Flour being wanted in Europe I immediately secured two Cargos, which are now shipping and will sail for Europe by the 25th: Currt. Say the American ship Bowman Capn. Aaron Jeffery of 330 Tons and the Grand Duk Capn. John Pollack a British ship of 300...
56521To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Pendleton, 24 May 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
Edmd. Pendleton to Thos. Jefferson , Esqe. I am conscious of a large Arrears of debt to you for favor received before you left Congress in the Winter, but your return to Virga. and my continued hopes of the pleasure of seing you, postponed my writing ’til I heard you had resumed your charge in Congress and I will now endeavor to pay some of the debt. I am sorry to hear your pleasure at home...
56522To Thomas Jefferson from Gideon Granger, 5 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have paid from this office the following Sums, on account of the Roads from Nashville to Natchez and from Athens to the boundary line of the U.S. as run by Ellicott. 1st. To Thomas Wright for Exploring and Laying out the road on the Nashville Route $425 .87½ 2nd. For Exploring and laying out the Route from Fort Stoddert to Lake Ponchertrain }
56523To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Rodney, 2 December 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with great Pleasure that I imbrace This Early Opurtunity by the First Mail after My Arrival To Communicate To you My arrival here in good health yesterday at 5 oClock P.M. and that my brother Commissioner Mr. Williams arrived the day before and that we Met yesterday Evening With Mr. Turner the Register and formed the Board Agreably To Law at the Town of Washington and Tomorrow Shall...
56524To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 4 August 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
We left Mont-Blanco on the 23d. of last month and expected by this time to have been safely landed at Monticello—We have been detained here however in consequence of the situation of my Father who has been so much injured in one of his legs by a kick from a horse as to be unable to move from home at a time when a heavy and serious business hangs over him—I went to Richmond for him a few days...
56525James Harris and Robert McCulloch to Thomas Jefferson, 16 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The undersigned take this method of informing you—that they are informed that the lumber for the central bu i lding will shortly be contracted for—under this impression they make the following proposition to you as one of the principal directors—to wit—We will furnish lumber for sd. building to the amount of two thousand one hundred dollars at the current prices of the present year allowing us...
56526John B. Chandler to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I Rec d a Letter from M r Shoemaker Stating that thay Beeing som miss under Standing in the Settelment of your accounts I Cant Say what entreys mought Be in the Books but I Can Say that in the whole Time I was employd in M r Shoemakers Business I Kneaver Knew any thing But Carcet Entrey in his Books I Shold be in in the Spring and If a berth cold be procourd in you mills I Shold be wondres...
56527To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 21 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am at last enabled by the information received from the southern Survr. Gen. (Mr Pease) to enclose for your signature a proclamation directing the sale of the public lands west of Pearl river in the Mississippi territory, that is to say of the vacant lands, within the indian purchases, which lie between the Mississippi and Pearl river. You will however perceive that instead of designating by...
56528To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Attwood Digges, 23 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
My negro messenger to Cob point (wch is a little below Hooes ferry) has but just returnd, altho He might have been back on tuesday last.—He has brought me two Swans, killd on fryday night—an old one which weighs in his Feathers &ca 19 ½ lb and a young one, much leaner which weighs 15 lb.—The old fellow will likely be a tough morsel, & I am sorry the young one is not fat which none of them are...
56529Fernagus De Gelone to Thomas Jefferson, 10 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
If you are not indisposed, (I hope with all my heart that You are not) and if it is convenient to you to pay me my bill amou n ting to $21; I shall be very grateful for your doing it. I expect You are Satisfied with the books sent to you. Should You want any Sort of books or publications in any language, Maps, prints and articles of Stationery, I will always try to Satisfy you as much as it...
56530Godefroi Du Jareau to Thomas Jefferson, 25 June 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Je m’acquitte dans ce Moment de L’Obligation que je me Suis imposée, de Vous faire parvenir la Collection d’ouvrages que je Vous ai annoncés par la Lettre, que j’ai pris la Liberté de Vous écrire, en date du neuf du passés; Je Suis desesperés quils Soyent accompagnés de plaintes, et de raports Si desagréables, qui ne peuvent qu’irriter Votre sensibilité, La Vertu ne Su p porte pas la Vue dun...
56531To Thomas Jefferson from Walter Carr, 2 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing a few lines to you on the subject of the office of marshall in this District I beg leave to offer myself as a candidate for that office if vacant—I had the pleasure of being personally acquainted with you while I was an inhabitant of Albermarle altho perhaps may not now be within your recollection—I therefore beg leave to refer you to Gentlemen who have...
56532To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 6 July [1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed will, I think, throw the labouring Oar upon Mr. H—— and is approved of accordingly. RC ( DLC ); partially dated; addressed: “Secrety. of State”; endorsed by TJ as “recd. July 6. 92. on T.J’s lre of July 6. 92 to Mr Hammond.” Recorded in SJPL .
56533To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 7 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
The chief Clerk of the department of State having this morning shewn to me a Letter from mr Thorton requesting the Executive to order the departure of the English Ship that has been brought into the port of Boston by certain French Citizens, I consider it proper to communicate to you my Opinion thereon. My numerous and pressing engagements will not allow me to go into an extensive discussion...
56534To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 3 January 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
My St. Croix friends have mentioned that it might reach you, that a Mr. Durant would be more acceptable there as Mr. Yards successor than any other person. The enclosed letter respects the pretensions of another Gentleman for another place and which I have thought expedient to submit to your inspection. Sincerely I am yr. affectionate friend & servt RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 2...
56535Peter Derieux to Thomas Jefferson, 11 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Ayant enfin reussi a me procurer de la Graine et du plan d’ Estragon , je m’empresse a vous faire part de l’un et de l’autre, dans l’espoir que vous L’accepterés avec plaisir; je me ressouviens toujours avec reconnaissance de la peine que vous prites autrefois pour m’en procurer, comme de la satisfaction que vous paroissiés eprouver Lorsque vous pouvies contribuer a augmenter ma petitte...
56536To Thomas Jefferson from William Jarvis, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
It is a common observation that the present is a time of Political Phenomena. The extraordinary events which have occurred within the last thirty years, on both sides of the Atlantick, will without doubt amply justify the assertion: but the United States has been the only Country during this period, and unhappily for mankind almost any other where the good of the people has been the sole seed...
56537To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 22 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 22 May 1787 . Transmits account of expenses “for the 12 large Boxes Cartouch Boxes” shipped on the Portsmouth , Captain Oldner, for Norfolk. The whole amounts to £ 588–17–6, which has been debited against TJ’s account. “Mr. Rucker, residing in London, of the House Constable, Rucker & Co. of New York, hath found himself in the most cruel Situation to leave London because he could not...
56538To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Quince Hoskins, 23 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment received a letter from the Hon Mr. Granger, who requests that I should send to your Excellency, a copy of the Judgment issued by the Circuit Federal Court against me; and which Mr. Granger thinks, It is expectable that a pardon in my favour will immediately be issued; Annexed is a copy of my sentence, as delivered to the Keeper of the State Prison. I am Sir, with Respect,...
56539To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin H. Latrobe, 15 January 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The following passage is contained in a letter just received from Mr Wm Stewart, by far the most wealthy & respectable Stonecutter at Baltimore. Mr Robert Stewart ,—his father is proprietor of an acre, containing the best Stone on the Island. I have not yet received his proposals for supplying stone. “I have understood ⅌ Mr Conway who was in Baltimore some time ago, that Mr D. C. Brent expects...
56540To Thomas Jefferson from Archibald Stuart, 22 October 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The objections to our State Government are so generally felt, that I am convinced its reformation will shortly be attempted; in that event I feel some anxiety for the Consequence should we be deprived of the Aid of Our absent Citizens. Are we to Expect the Assistance of yourself and Mr. Madison upon such an Occasion and if so, when could it most conveniently be afforded? I must now express the...