58351To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Briggs, 31 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
By last mail, I sent my report of the Post Road—by the present I send a duplicate. I have not yet recovered my health sufficiently to be able to ride; but the day after tomorrow if I continue to mend, although at the very slow rate I have done, I intend to make the attempt—and leave this place for the Mississippi Territory. By the Brigg Friendship, Captain Donne, I send addressed to thee, the...
58352To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 26 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 18th with a packet was delivered me this morning by Mr. Edwards. The accompaniments shall be forwarded the first opportunity, which I expect in five days.—Your last leters to America are on board a Ship which left the River two weeks since but was detain’d by contrary winds, in the Downs untill the 20th.—The winds have not been favorable since.—This days post brought me your...
58353To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 1 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Havre, 1 Aug. 1787. In accordance with TJ’s instructions of 29 July, has drawn sight draft on him for 739₶ 13s.; will make inquiries about the box which TJ mentioned; thanks him for the information on current affairs; hopes “Peace could continue untill April next” for he has “Ventures at Sea the value of which exceed 25000£ Sterling,” the returns of which cannot be had until “March or April...
58354From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 5 March 1780 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor to receive by last nights Post Your Excellencys favor of the 10th Ulto—I am not certain I ever heard that Colo. Clarke had meditated an expedition against Detroit but I have thought it probable enough that he might turn his views that way. The reduction of this Post would be a matter very interesting from it’s situat[i]on—and consequent importance to the tranquility of the...
58355To Thomas Jefferson from S. O. Randolph, 22 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for Some time intended to write to you on a business in which the whole Nation is interested: a Subject of all others you may not be a competent Judg of Your being so imediately connected; which is your declining to hold a pole for the Presidency: draws the above observation from me; and is the cause of this friendly Letter. Your reasons for changing that Office on general principles...
58356To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 25 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
From what Mr. Skipwith has mentioned to me on his intention of going to Louisiana, the american Consulate at Paris may soon become vacant.—The late events that have taken place here in trade, may also occasion a vacancy at Bordeaux ; if so, I beg leave to offer you my services for either of these places. I could enter into the office with the lesson of experience, & the best connexions in this...
58357To Thomas Jefferson from Robert R. Livingston, 28 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
My Brother is this moment departing for Philadelphia and has requested a letter of introduction to you. I find a pleasure in complying with his request not only on his account, but because it affords me an opportunity of intimating that I am not ignorant of, or ungratful for, your late acts of friendship & of assuring you of the sincere esteem & respect with which Dr Sir I have the honor to be...
58358To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I forgot to enclose in mine of this morning the within letter which I promised to lay before you, adding at same time that “the question of propriety as connected with our neutrality appeared doubtful, & that the expense, supposing we had a vessel conveniently to lend, would in my opinion be more than all the benefit accruing to the U.S. from the importation of 500,000 dollars which would be...
58359To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 19 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose three letters from Mr Thompson Register of Oppelousas; the last received this morning & the two others last week, but yet unanswered. There are these points which seem to require consideration— 1. to extend the time for filing claims, which I think ought to be done & may be proposed to the land committee. 2. the great extent of the district & the distance of Washita & other counties...
58360From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 28 January 1786 (Adams Papers)
I have rec d yours of the 12, but Yesterday, and wish it were in my Power to order the Interest due to the French Officers to be paid: but it is not.— They must remain unpaid, be the Consequence what it may untill Congress or the Board of Treasury order it. indeed, I dont know how your Subsistence & mine is to be paid after next month.— M r Grand will be likely to advance yours, but from...
58361To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 24 May 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my return from Washington, I have made very particular inquiries respecting a Skull found near the Big Bone Lick, resembling those which were discovered, 70 or 80 years ago, in Siberia, & which were supposed by Naturalists, to belong to Animals of the Ox kind . I am happy that I can now assure you, that the information which I communicated to you , on that subject, last winter, was...
58362To Thomas Jefferson from Patrick Kennan, 20 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 13th. inst. from Germantown I received in course of Post. By the A/Ct. rendered the balance in my hands was $50.17 the further Sum received for the Quarters Interest is 59.66. D. which altogether makes $109.83 for which I here inclose you a draft @ 3 d/s on Messrs. Elliston & John Perot. You also have here inclosed, Certificates vizt. 1 for 2800. D. 6 per Cents, 1 for 2356. D. 3 ⅌...
58363To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Henry Leuba, 14 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Je n’ai pas l’honneur d’être Connu de vous, Monsieur, mais je le suis beaucoup des habitans de Fredericksburg, ayant habité la ditte place pendant trois ans; je ne le suis pas moins en cette ville de Staunton; où j’ai formé il y a environ 18 mois une maison d’Education, à ma Satisfaction & à celle du public; Comme vous pouvez en juger en lisant les rapports des personnes respectables de Cette...
58364To Thomas Jefferson from Elias Glover, 8 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Killgore Register of the land Office at Cincinnati died on the Morning of the 2d inst. whereby that office becomes vacant—It is of no inconsiderable importance to the people of Cincinnati & its vicinity that the office should be filled by a man of talents, integrity & firm republican principles—As such I take the liberty of recommending to your consideration & attention Daniel Symmes Esqr....
58365To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Dick, enclosing Statement of His Services in the Arms Manufactory at Fredericksburg, 23 … (Jefferson Papers)
I received your Excellencys favour of the 15th. and shall punctually observe your Directions in case of Appearance of any Danger of the Enemy. It seems to be the Wish of every body, they wou’d at this Time attempt to come this Way, and I verily believe they wou’d never get back again. I never intended to resign the Business of the Factory, as I had such a considerable Share in it’s formation...
58366To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 2 February 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Adam Gantz’s application for pardon On what ground the district judge supposes that no remission could legally be granted by the Secy. of the Treasury in this case, is not understood. As, however he has not certified the facts in the usual way, nor transmitted the papers, the Secretary cannot act. Nor is it probable, if he could, that he would remit the fine after conviction of smuggling by a...
58367To Thomas Jefferson from William Barton, 25 March 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Fifth Street, No. 36 North, 25 Mch. 1793. Today he received a letter from Rodolph Vall-Travers of Hamburg which had been mistakenly delivered to his brother, Dr. Barton. A small box marked R.V. described as accompanying the letter has not come to hand. He asks through which channel the letter reached TJ, in hopes that this will help him find the box. RC ( DLC ); 2 p.; at foot of text: “Thomas...
58368To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bonnycastle, 16 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter which I received from England I have been informed that the warehouse in which part of the apparatus for my department had been deposited, previous to its being shipped, has been destroyed by fire; & that the instruments were consumed with it. I trust that this is not the case, or that the loss was not extensive. My informant, who had only heard of the circumstance accidentally,...
58369To Thomas Jefferson from Jimmey Nantikoke, 4 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Child the Chief of Nantikoke Nation—has with his people left their Native Country number years ago In the State of Maryland—part of the Said country never was sold by us the only owners, but was reserved, and appoint certain agents to lease it and receive rents for us—And your poor children have been wandering about—So that they never could return to receive the benefit of their reserved...
58370To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 24 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Johnson who tends your lower feald in corn this year, was to see me for the purpose of putting all the feald in wheat & to pay one fourth. the land is much exausted. & on a supposition it woud meet your approbation, I toald him that I expected he might undar certain restrictions, the kind of wheat & the time of seeding woud be requird. Sheckle who occupies your uppar feald I think ought not to...
58371To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bellini, 29 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Williamsburg, 29 May 1786 . Although he acknowledges as true that every man must be the anvil or the hammer, does not object to being the anvil provided the hammer strokes hit the center of the anvil and not the edges in order that it may not be damaged and may do better work. Asks pardon for communicating some of the observations in TJ’s letter of 30 Sep. 1785 to the students, especially...
58372To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 21 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing the deep & truly paternal interest which you take in the improvement & future prospects of your Grand Children, will you permit me to tender to Lewis, thro’ yourself, my attentions to his studies during the Vacation of about four weeks which commences tomorrow. It will give me pleasure to meet him at my house every Morning at 8 O’clock & to receive from him such recitations as he may...
58373To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Priestley, 23 June 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
Having a good opportunity of getting a letter conveyed to you, I make use of it to inform you, that a short time, as I thought, before the rising of Congress, I sent you some thoughts on the subject of the College , which you were so obliging as to request of me, but that I doubt whether my letter came to your hands. I shall be happy if my ideas in any measure meet with your approbation....
58374Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I must again trouble you on the subject of the University — In making the contracts for the brick work, I had placed the undertakers upon the same footing, but M r Perry objects to it stating that the payment is not agreeable to the his propositions which runs thus “and the brick work for the said buildings the same that Gen l Cocke paid Whitelaw
58375To Thomas Jefferson from Josef de Jaudenes and Josef Ignacio de Viar, 26 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Parte del Contenido de la Carta conque V.S. nos honrró del 21 del corrte. (aunque Contextacion a nuestras dos Ultimas) no nos permite pasar en Silencio algunas reflecciones que Se nos ofrece hacer Sobre el objecto de ella. V.S. construie de baxa calumnia las expressiones del Governador de la Louisiana quando habla del Galardon de Quinientos pesos ofrecido por la Cabeza de un individuo por los...
58376To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 17 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Under existing circumstances, I take the liberty of proposing for your concideration the propriety of suggesting to Congress the expediency of authorising the raising a body of regular troops, as stated below, and the forming and organizing of 24,000 volunteers, on the principles I have heretofore had the honor of stating to you.— Regular troops to be ingaged for five years, unless [sooner]...
58377John Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for your frank & kind answer to my former letter & request .—That “sweetning ingredient to the remaining dregs of life—the peace & good will of all your fellow citizens”—as you thus most beautifully express it, & seem to wish for; is what you are entitled to in your own peaceful retreat & declining years; particularly under so benevolent a tender of the olive branch, on your own...
58378To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 13 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Votre affirmative du 10, est—en çe qu’elle me donne la Certitude de la Confiance du Premier des Republicains—la plus douce satisfaction et Consolation, que je n’ai jamais eprouveè. Les Mots—pour Vous exprimer les sentimens, dont je fus penetrè a sa lecture—me manqueroient même dans la langue, que je possede entierement. Çe poste—a Natchitoches—me convient sans doute sous tous les rapports,...
58379To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Newton, 6 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
An act of Assembly passed in the year 1761 dividing the County of Norfolk, into three distinct Parishes, the whole being in one, that part which Norfolk Borough lies in, petitiond the Assembly to allow the Vestry, to purchase four lotts in Town to accommodate the Minister, between the years 1761 & .65 which was granted & obtaind the Royall assent on payment of ten guineas as well as I...
58380To Thomas Jefferson from Gouverneur Morris, 21 December 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favors of the twelfth of July and fifteenth of October. The last reach’d me yesterday by Express from Bordeaux. I am astonish’d to find that so late as the middle of October you had received but one of my Letters. I had taken every Precaution against Miscarriages but there is no answering for the Negligence of those one is obliged to employ in the Ports. I shall transmit...
58381To Thomas Jefferson from Mason Locke Weems, 1 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The Multitude adore the rising sun.—for me, I honor the steps of his departure. my thoughts return with pleasure to the fields that were bright with his beams where the Olive gladdend in her labours and the Vine shook her green leaf with Joy to the fatting ray that filld her clusters with nectar. Self descending your Excellency sets in glory—and soon to rise in multiplied radiance on all the...
58382Reuben Haines to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia , held on the 27 th ultimo Thomas Jefferson of Monticello was duly elected a Corresponding member. The object of this institution being the promotion of all the various branches of Natural Science, especially the investigation of the natural productions of the United States , we shall be happy to receive, and communicate any...
58383James Eastburn & Company to Thomas Jefferson, [12 May 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
We have sent agreable to the above . — We have also received your favor of the 3 d inclosing $20. The Bills of the Richm d Banks will always answer— RC ( MHi ); in James Eastburn ’s hand; undated; subjoined to enclosure
58384To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 28 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to day received of Mr. Creed Taylor $:679.84 in part of Littlebury Mosby’s bond to Mr. Short , of which I have informed Mr. Barnes. Mr. T. expects shortly to receive the balance. Judgment was obtained last Court against Mayo; but he has appealed, with the mere view I suppose of delay. The quarter Cask of wine which you intended for Mr. Randolph was received in my absence, and had been...
58385To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume that this application may now be granted, informing the party that only one vessel will be allowed. Lang the agent who was here informed me that he had no funds, & that the owner of the ship must be paid for the freight & passage in coffee at Port au Prince. If therefore permission be given, it will be expected that they will be permitted to bring back a cargo equal in value to sd....
58386To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 11 November 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I find that the Gunboats cannot be sent to New-orleans at this time consistently with the appropriations of the law of the last session of Congress— Respectfy DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
58387Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed you wish a tuscan Cornice put up within the arcade at Hotel B —with a view to œconomise, I directed the interior of the Hotels to be finished without cornices, and intended to bring down the ceiling of the arcade of Hotel B & finish it without a cornice, but if you prefer the cornice I will direct it to be done you will please let me know soon in what way it shall be...
58388Thomas B. Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I was sent to this country by you, in the year 1807, as secretary of the Territory of Orleans ; I have filled several important offices, and travelled a great deal. As a servant of the publick, I have acquired no fame but am content, as I have escaped censure, and am willing to believe, that I deserved neither the one nor the other. I continued in Congress , till ill health and a certain...
58389To Thomas Jefferson from Michael Jenifer Stone, with Jefferson’s Note, 23 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia ], 23 Dec. 1790. He presents his friend Mr. Hobson from New York, who will request a passport from this place to England for Gilbert Morewood, who intends to sail in a British vessel and seeks protection in case of war between England and Spain. Hobson says that Morewood is a United States citizen. Although he forgets the particulars, he has understood the same from information...
58390To Thomas Jefferson from P.A. Guestier, 14 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Il y a environ trois ans, que Monsieur Reibilt, me temoigna, le desir de procurer pour vous, du Bled de turquie ou d’Italie, quelque livres de graines de raves, appelleés raves à huile ou huile Chinoise, et environ Cinquante Livres de graines d’un espece de foin, appellé Sulla. J’écrivis en conséquence, à mes Correspondants en france, et les priai, de me procurer ces objets, depuis l’epoque de...
58391To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Cabell, 14 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
There was no mail this morning beyond Petersburg. I have therefore again to regret that I can give you no information from Norfolk. Should I receive any letters of importance tomorrow morning, I will send them by express to overtake the Fredericksburg mail, which generally leaves this place before the arrival of the Norfolk mail— I am with the highest respect Sir yr. Ob. St. DLC : Papers of...
58392To Thomas Jefferson from Johann Ludwig de Unger, 25 November 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
L’ordre que nous reçumes de quitter cette Province, me fit prendre la Liberté, de Vous envoyer la semaine passée une Lettre pour m’aquiter de mes tres humble Devoirs, en me recommandant a Vos bonnes graces. Maintenant un Echangement de quelques Officiers vient de ce publier, parmi quel nombre ma Personne a le bonheur de se trouver; cela m’oblige de repeter mes protestations et de prendre pour...
58393To Thomas Jefferson from John Syme, 26 February 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
New Castle, 26 Feb. 1781 . Is informed that there are 50 state muskets at John Newell’s in Hanover co. which might be repaired; shall Syme order them to be repaired? Further instructions from TJ clarifying the method of drafting men are needed. “A few People Among us (One of which is a Field Officer) that Declares He Will not Pay a Shilling, and intends to Plead the Laws not being in Time.”...
58394Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 13 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope the motive, which induces me, to break in upon your valuable time, will afford some apology. Without asking permission of Judge R. I take the liberty of inclosing this letter to you . This illustrious patriot knows the whole ground.—notice his efforts—his mighty efforts: he says “ his name will settle the controversy.” My obscurity—my humility—forbid me to ask or expect a...
58395To Thomas Jefferson from John Sevier, 10 April 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of 21 March ult, with the enclosed copies of the act of Congress I have been duly honored with— Be assured Sir, I shall avail myself of all the Means in my power to promote and expedite the raising of the Volunteers contemplated by the Law; and I entertain no doubt a number of Mounted Infantry and Cavalry will engage in the Service, and should there be any necessity for active...
58396To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 24 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Lorsque j’ai appris que les suffrages de vos concitoyens vous avoient appellé à la premiere magistrature des etats unis, j’ai applaudi à leur sagesse, je les ai felicité de leur choix. Certes, le peuple américain ne pouvoit confier à des mains plus habiles que les votres les rênes de l’administration; à un magistrat plus intègre que vous, le soin de faire respecter les loix; à un négociateur...
58397To Thomas Jefferson from Powhatan Bolling, 6 September 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
Although letters from a person unknown like me, to Men in your exalted station are generally fraught with publick matter, as the friend of a deceas’d parent, give me leave to flatter myself you’ll excuse the deviation of a Son, who owes you equal respect and Esteem; and who, presumeing on that alone, ventures to address you as such and call on your attentions. That bright star which gave life...
58398James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 10 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the several papers which accompanied yours of the 30 th Ult: I have interlined with a pencil for your consideration a very slight change in the petition to Congress , and another in the Report to the P. & D. of the Lit: Fund . The first is intended to parry objections from the reprinters of foreign books, by a phraseology not precluding exceptions in their favor. The exceptions can be...
58399To Thomas Jefferson from John Lowry, 16 August 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of John Lowry, Andrew Lowry & Morrow Lowry Respectfully represents, that Your petitioners were convicted in the Circuit Court of the 3rd Circuit of the U.S. for the Penna. district held in April last; Of opposing the deputy marshal when executing writs of possession issued from that Court, and on the 25th of said April severally sentenced to 3 months imprisonment; to pay to the...
58400To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Row Bradley, 26 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me Sir to recommend to your notice as a person well qualified to discharge the duties of a judge of the territory of Michigan Reuben Atwater of Vermont; he is a man of amiable manners, Strict integrity, of an unblemished moral and political character, was educated to the law, has followed that profession for fifteen years with reputation and esteem, and is considered as an able judge of...