57251To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Nelson, 10 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I am just returnd from Malern [Malvern] Hills from whence we could discover the Enemys Boats lying off City point. From the smoak on that side of the River I conclude they have encamp’d at some small distance from the River. A party of their Horse were last night at Petersburg. None have landed on this side, some sailors excepted, who landed in the lower part of Charles City and took off a...
57252To Thomas Jefferson from George Hammond, 19 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
As the several points, which have been for the last four months under constant discussion between this government and myself, have involved in them questions of the highest national importance to our respective countries, and demanded an immediate investigation and decision; I have been unwilling to mix with them any other matters, not immediately connected with them, or of a distinct and...
57253To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, 16 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Your highly esteemed favour of the 11th. inst. came to hand on friday but I am sorry to say the box containing the modells of the mould boards, which you mention were sent did not arrive by the mail stage. As I set no small value upon them, I have set on foot an inquiry respecting the box, and hope to recover it. I regret that you did not inform me whether the cast mould plate, appeared to be...
57254To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Stoddert, 14 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand from the letter with which you honored me, of yesterdays date, that I am not to send the letter I proposed, to Mr Marbury—but that, as it makes a part of my representation to you, it may be recorded in the books of the office, which I will have done. I confess it would have been more agreeable to me, to have sent the letter to Mr Marbury, because the contractors have been taught...
57255John Ponsonby Martin to Thomas Jefferson, 25 January 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon examination of the papers left by the late M r Richard Squire Taylor who was for many years Manager of our family estate at the Point of Fork in the Counties of Goochland & Albemarle I found bonds & book-debts due to the Store of my deceased Uncle Samuel Martin to whom I am Administrator, on the list of small debts unliquidated appears one against your name for £14—Although a considerable...
57256To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You have no doubt already been informed of the arrival of the three additional Professors at this place. I have had a short interview, and am much pleased with them. M r Gilmer’s selection thus far gives me great satisfaction. M r Johnson, M r Loyall and myself, in conformity to your instructions, have fixed on a day for a meeting of the Board, and for that purpose have selected the fourth of...
57257To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 23 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The period is nearly ariv’d when You hope to reallize the pleasure of a retired life. I have no doubt but You have exerted Your abilaties to promote Your Countries honour & interest, with the purest intentions, but Sir experience has prov’d to us, that all Your well ment measures have not had the desir’d effect. if You wish to be happy in Your retirement You must not leave any obstacle in the...
57258To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Gerrit Diriks, 2 July 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, “ Audessus des Bains des Dames Palais Royal ,” 2 July 1788 . Since interview with TJ this morning, M. Tegelcan says he can furnish 4,000 to 5,000 guilders on the loan office certificate from Congress “If Your Excellency would be so kind as to testify, that the Bills are good and will be paid with the Interest … in one or two Years.” Is much in want of cash, and begs TJ to grant this...
57259To Thomas Jefferson from Jones & Howell, 11 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Favor of 7th Inst. is at hand Covering Checks on the Bank US for 585.93. and we find that the account in our books Corresponds to the Statement last sent you. Sepr. 6 90 Bundles 2..5.0.0 rod Iron at 128. $288 36 Bar Iron 10.0.4 at 45/ 60 .26 portage 1 .67 $349 .93 of Course there must have been some mistake or Omission in the Invoice, which when you Compare you will satisfy yourself on...
57260To Thomas Jefferson from John Strode, 26 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
There are many and many Thousands as well as myself, (Good & Worthy Man) who Needeth not any Vindication of the Measures of the present administration, the Rectitude of its principles, purity of its motives & Energey of intellectual faculties form and complete a character whose fair resplendant fame will Reflect everlasting Lustre on the present Age; nor can malignancey however deep and...
57261William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 9 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have never been honoured with a line from you since your favor of the 9 th of May 1817 —which I answered on the 27 th relative to the College about to be established in your Vicinity.—I am in hopes my Letter reached you, not so much from any advantage it could possibly offer you, as to shew my desire to fulfil to the utmost of my ability every wish with which you have honored me.—I am in...
57262To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 1 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
8th. Sect— The Blank to be filled up with 103 —of which three are for the lakes—The State as set forth in the enclosed paper— The words—“having the materials in readiness”—to be struck out—There were no instructions to have such materials in readiness. The materials that had been provided before the last session of Congress, have been noted in the building of the Gun Boats above mentioned. DLC...
57263To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Walton, 26 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I sit down with the greatest pleasure to enquire after your health. I have made Enquiry about the College here; and am sorry to inform you that there are no Professors either of Chemistry or Botany. Of the other Branches I beleive the Professors are very good. I will be glad of your advice whether you think I should attend the Philosophical Classes or not. By the Letters that I received from...
57264Petition of Puckshunubbee and Others, 20 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of the undersigned Chiefs and Warriors of the Choctaw Nation of Indians Humbly Sheweth That Whereas considering the situation of our Country & the large and many failures on the part of our Nation in making due and regular payments to our Merchants and Traders for supplies furnished our Said Nation from time to time by them, and the Game having so decreased that we find it...
57265To Thomas Jefferson from William Heath, 19 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hon Mr. Seaver, representative to Congress from this district, setting out for the seat of Government tomorrow morning, I cannot omit so favorable an opportunity to do myself the honor of addressing a few lines to you, dictated by the purest friendship, and profound respect,—hoping that you continue to enjoy confirmed health of body, for a sound mind; in a sound body, are fortunate indeed,...
57266From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 8 October 1788 (Madison Papers)
Herewith inclosed are a letter for yourself forwarded to my hands from General Washington, and two others for the Marquis, one from the same quarter, the other from myself. I put both the last under cover to you, not knowing what regard may be due to Newspaper authority, that the Marquis is under the open displeasure of the Court, and may therefore be the less likely to receive letters thro’...
57267To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 10 February 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
As yet I have awaited in vain the pleasure of hearing from you after your landing. I was anxious to learn what effect the objects that presented themselves to you had on your mind—whether the changes since you left America were great and in what they consisted. In short I desired to learn a thousand particularities which I feared your time and occupations would not allow you to write about,...
57268To Thomas Jefferson from Theodorick Bland, 3 June 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The letter from the delegation to your Excellency will apprize you of the Situation of Public affairs at this time, and of our endeavors to promote every thing that can give energy to the operations of the Army in defense of our distressed Country. I should not therefore have troubled your Excellency with the perusal of this which relates to myself did not my own peculiar Situation render it...
57269To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 19 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the Navy Estimates for the ensuing year, prepared in detail, but can not state the aggregate, until it shall be determined how many vessels are to be kept in actual service—on this point therefore I beg leave to request instructions from you. With the highest respect & esteem I have the Honor to be Sir, your mo ob St. RC ( DLC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text:...
57270Enclosure: Petition from Hopley Yeaton, 1 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Humbly shews, Hopley Yeaton of Portsmouth in the State of New Hampshire, that in the beginning of our revolutionary struggle, he served as third lieutenant on board the Raleigh frigate—that he was afterwards promoted to the first lieutenancy of the Deane frigate, in which capacity he served about five years—after which he became superintendent of the Navy yard at said Portsmouth, under the...
57271To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Willcox, 20 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
My republican friends have solicited me to offer myself as a candidate for the office of Marshal of this State—and considering that the legislature has intolerantly driven me to the necessity of resigning all military rank, I am induced to waive those considerations of reserve, which might Otherwise have influenced me & to offer myself as a candidate for that Office, However easy it might be...
57272To Thomas Jefferson from George Andrews, 24 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
by Mrs. Andrews I was informed you wished to see me I am extremely sorry it is my Lot to be from home the want of sufficient imployment, in Washington City has rendered it necessary for me to remain here some time to transact Business the Various Building I am employed for will not I fear be finesed until the midle of may the execution of work for which renders my personal attendance necessary...
57273To Thomas Jefferson from John Ch. Alberti, 8 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope, will pardon a stranger, that takes the liberty of writing to you for information; I do not know, in this Country, to address myself to any one, that is more willing to assist a foreigner, than your Excellency. I did study medicine and surgery in the Imperial Academy of the City of Vienna: being examined, received my diploma, signed by Joseph Gabrielli chief professor and director of...
57274To Thomas Jefferson from John James Dufour, 15 January 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous serez certainement tres étonné qu’un inconnu ose vous adresser une lettre, surtout pour vous prier d’une faveur; Mais la renommée de vos vertus m’enhardi, surtout l’amour et la protection que vous donné a lagriculture a qui il manque dans les Etats Unis Une branche tres consequente, la Culture du Vin. Il y a passè cinq ans que j’ai quitté les bords du lac de Geneve pour venir dans ce pays...
57275To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Cutting, 8 June 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to acquaint you that I arrived in this Port yesterday, which compleated thirty-four days from the time of my departure from the Delaware. The Ship waits here for orders from London, therefore I intend to set out for that metropolis, by land, to morrow. At this extreme corner of the Kingdom, I find very little authentic intelligence respecting public affairs. It is reported and...
57276To Thomas Jefferson from Bentinck Hastings, 7 June 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petitioner sendeth greeting, having Studied Mechanism for many years and hath made several usefull discoveries and Improvements on different kinds of Machinery, being well acquainted with the principles of Mill work, Steem-Engines, Arkwright’s Carding and Spinning Machines, and most of the manufactures carried on in England &c. (and is Erecting a Cotton Factory in Johnston County N.C.)...
57277To Thomas Jefferson from John Garland Jefferson, 29 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have before me a letter from my brother to you dated Mar. 4th. and I feel anxious to acquit myself of the imputations to which that letter subjects me. I might perhaps deem it necessary to apologyze to you for what may be called an intrusion but for an assurance you have often given that you shoud be pleased to hear from me at any time I might think proper to write. Under this privilege...
57278John Laval to Thomas Jefferson, 16 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
After diligent inquiry, I have ascertained that no Bookseller, in Philadelphia , has received a Copy of Las Casas in french, I have reason to doubt that any has been Sent to this Country— the Count de Survilliers ( Napoleon ’s Brother) to whom, generally all new publications of the kind are addressed, has none, & I do not know that any Edition of the Original has ever been printed. I can...
57279To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Strode, 15 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I wrote You on the 9th. I waited on Mr. Washington, Who Sign’d a Certificate of which the inclosed is a Copy—this Substantiate’s the Sale—tis probable I commented upon the Contract, if I did it was a matter of my own Opinion, which Opinion was form’d from the Particular Circumstances of the Case and from the well known turpitude of Lee’s Character; I think now as I then thought and...
57280To Thomas Jefferson from Maxcey Ewell, 21 February 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your Letter dated October 16th 1790 wherein you directed me to call on Mr. Hopkins for my Certivicates and forward them by post to Mr. Maddison at Philadelphia where he would put them in the necessary train. I since have made application to Mr. Hopkins for them. He informs me that by dire[c]tions of the late Board of treasury [they] were forwarded to the Treasury of the united...
57281Gibson & Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 June 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
We should have replyed to your favor of the 29 th May by last mail, but could not get your account ready in time We have at length (with the exception of 3 bls: Ship stuff which we cannot dispose of at any price) closed your sales, and now send you a copy N: Proceeds $2293.96 carried to the credit of your account current of which we also inclose you a statement to this day balanced by $2192.14...
57282To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Stephens, 20 September 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote and sent thee a few phamplets of a Religious nature about two Month since. I now send thee one of a differant sort believing from thy situation it will not be unacceptable to thee, as I consider it such as will convey to thee some information whereby thou can judge a little of the situation of things amongst us, A matter which I exspect may be the more deserving of thy attention...
57283To Thomas Jefferson from Wakelin Welch, Sr., with Jefferson’s Account with Robert Cary & Co., 31 May 1783 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to congratulate You on the happy Restoration of Peace which I flatter myself will be permanent and Satisfactory to all Parties. During the national Misfortunes I have had the Unhappiness to lose both my Partners Cary and Moorey. The Business for many Years was chiefly under my Management and which I flatter myself was so conducted as to meet the Approbation of You and the rest of our...
57284To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 26 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Jeffn. Pt.—inclose acot. up to Feb. 12. 05—bal. 8787.69.—to return me acots. inclosed after examining & correcting them—not to incommode himself—but desirable for me, & only to receive what in Arrer. to lessen his due to me—get Man. Compy —difficult to judge when here—impossible to direct when absent FC ( DLC : Short Papers); entirely in Short’s hand, consisting of an entry in his epistolary...
57285To Thomas Jefferson from John Cockle, 17 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho I understand that the president of the U.S. does not receive communication generally from his fellow Citizens, I beg leave in this instance to intrude a Subject for his Consideration, in which I am deeply interested & delicately situated ; in setation thereof I shall Confine myself closely to the Subject & its required Explanation. In the years 91. 92. 93 & 94 I was a merchant in...
57286To Thomas Jefferson from Lord Wycombe, 25 April 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I trust you will excuse the liberty I take in introducing to your acquaintance Mr. Godfrey who proposes making a tour for the purpose of amusement and information only in the United States. He is a gentleman of highly respectable connections and of large property in this country, and is accompanied by Mr. Archdeken who has the same motives for visiting America. These gentlemen are naturally...
57287John Pope to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to make known to you my freind Doctor Watkins of Tennessee who has purchased a farm near you & is about to become your neighibour—He is a gentleman of fine talents & high respectability & worthy of your attention—I shall be obliged by any services you may render him—Please to accept assurances of the respect & esteem of your most ob t Hble Ser RC
57288To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Johnston, 21 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Under cover hereof you will please receive Bill Lading for three hhds of Bacon Hams, which I now forward to you at the request of Mr. George Jefferson of Richmond.—Wishing them safe to hand, I remain Sir with sincere respect Your Obed. Servt. RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqr.”; endorsed by TJ as received 29 May but recorded in SJL as received 30 May. Enclosure: bill of...
57289To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 21 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous prier de faire passer au Général Davies, dernierement l’un des Ministres Plénipotentiaires des Etats unis en France les Lettres ci incluses. Je ne sais pas où demeure le Général; et Mr. Barbé Marbois en m’envoyant sa Lettre n’y a mis ni enveloppe, ni adresse. Vous me ferez plaisir, avant de les acheminer, de lire les deux Lettres.—Il s’agit de rendre à notre Ami La...
57290To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 14 March 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now in daily expectation of the pleasure of receiving a letter from you and hope it will bring us an account of your safe arrival at the Hague and of your having found there Mr. Adams.—You recollect without doubt the extract in the Mercure , from Mazzei’s book, where it was said, ‘ qu’ il y a vingt dieux, ou qu’il n’y en a qu’un &c. ’ In consequence of it Pankcoucke is decreté...
57291To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 24 February 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 14th.—Your instructions respecting the wheat for the agricultural society, shall be strictly attended to. I have been looking out for such as you describe, but have not yet been able to meet with any; though hope soon to procure some which is genuine. Mr. Buchanan has shewn me your lot of ground. a Mr. Gaddy has enclosed a small part of it, on which he has...
57292Henry Orne to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
On an occasion which reminds us of the great authors of our independence, and more especially on an occasion when the principles are enquired into which lead to that independence, and by which it may be perpetuated, no American can forget the highly venerated author of the instrument by which that independence was declared. Impressed with a deep conviction that to no one is our country more...
57293To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 11 September 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
You will be surprized by my Letter written on Friday Evening which mentioned that yours had not arrived. I waited until as late in the Evening as I could on Account of the Departure of the Post before I wrote. Some Time after that Mr. Dumas called to let me know he had just received the Letter which he presented me. I was exceedingly happy to find that it allowed us to pursue the Measures...
57294To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 26 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 26 Apr. 1791 . Encloses list of vessels entered and cleared in last six months, together with copy of his last. Since then, duty on American fish oil reduced from 12 to 6 ₶ per quintal, its present rate, but expects this to be modified as experience and commercial interest require. Encloses list of duties prior to 1 Apr. and in force since the 15th. RC ( DNA : RG 59, CD ); in clerk’s...
57295John Wayles Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 11 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to see you very much I am very well I am at school at Lynchburg to A gentleman by the name of Mr. Halcomb I like him very much well he is very good to cousin and my self he and my self are going hom e very soon some of my Vacations I will come and stay some time with you
57296To Thomas Jefferson from Teresa Murphy, 8 February 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho’ I have not the Honour to be known to your Excellence I presume to ask the Same favor of you with which Mr. Franklin, your predecessor, honour’d me, that is your attention to Send over my letters, with your dispatches to philadelphia, and permit that my friends in Maryland may take the Same way, which I esteem more Safe and expedicious than any other. Dr. franklin had the goodness to carry...
57297To Thomas Jefferson from the Virginia Delegates in Congress, 17 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed resolution of Congress answers your Excellency’s letter of the 26th ulto., relating to the appointment of Col: Davies to the War Office of Virginia. You will observe that it determines his rank in the Army alone, to be the bar to his acceptance of a civil office. Should Col: Davies be willing to give up that, and his place be supplied by one of the supernumerary Colonels, So that...
57298Richard Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 29 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
As I now intend to build myself a House to live in for the first in my life and Knowing it will be necessary for me to collect my little earnings together to meet the demands of it, you’l much Oblige me by letting me have the money due me the 20 th of March next I assure you Sir If I could possibly do without calling on you now for it would give me great pleasure PS—an answer soon will be...
57299To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 1 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
We will send to Mr Steele for his signature all the Warrants bearing date before the 5th of August the day when his absence commenced, and also all the reports on settlements of accounts posterior to that date which may, at any future time, become a subject of controversy, in suits instituted by the United States. It so happens that all those papers, to be sent to him, may, in case of...
57300Robert Taylor to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I accept, with very great satisfaction, your polite invitation to pass my time, at Monticello , during the session of the Visitors of the University . Unfortunately, an indispensible professional engagement will require my attendance, in Norfolk , at the commencement of the preceding week; and the arrangements of the Steam boat, between this place and Richmond , make it somewhat doubtful if,...