67741To Thomas Jefferson from Tench Coxe, 23 April 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
[ Philadelphia ], 23 Apr. 1791 . He encloses some remarks on the consular return, made with the greater freedom because TJ will consider before adopting them. He also sends an example of the variations in the form of a return. No aspect to the check in favor of the revenue, which might be introduced, appears in it. He has retained one of Maury’s returns to consider the application of these...
67742To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 16 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed paper is a copy of a report from a Committee now lying on the table of Congress for Consideration. The delicacy and importance of the subject makes me wish for your judgment on it before it undergoes the final decision of Congress. The necessity of arming Congress with coercive powers arises from the shameful deficiency of some of the States which are most capable of yielding...
67743To Thomas Jefferson from a "Citizen free Born," 30 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Times Are much Altered Since your Administration, Thousands are released from hard Taxes, And the Union at large are eased of many thousands of Dollars, by your Justice, may you long live to Administer Justice to all your fellow Citizens— But there is one thing more in Justice you Ought To Do, humanity Calls loudly on you & the rest of the Rulers to do (And that is the FREEDOM of the...
67744Hezekiah Niles to Thomas Jefferson, 24 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Assured that it will afford you pleasure to notice any improvement in what, perhaps, may be called the household arts , I enclose a small piece of a preparation just offered for sale in our city for the purpose of clarifying coffee, as well as wines & other liquors. I have tried it for the former, And it completely answers the purpose—a piece an inch square is the quantity for a gallon,...
67745Caspar Wistar to Thomas Jefferson, 20 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I have understood the oppressive extent of your Correspondence, I have felt the greatest reluctance at addressing at addressing a letter to you; but the long interval has become painful to my self, & I am delighted with an opportunity of reviving your recollection of me. Inclosed is an account of the publication of D r Franklin’s letters & some small specimens of them. I believe this...
67746To Thomas Jefferson from Moustier, 28 September 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Le Coulteux a assuré au Cte. de Moustier qu’il y avoit ordre de recevoir toutes les lettres qui arriveroient au Havre pour l’A.S. [Amérique Septentrionale] toutes les fois que les Paquebots auroient été detenus par les vents contraires. L’ordre est même que les paquets soient renouvellés de quatre heures en quatre heures dans tous les cas de retard, si dans un pareil intervalle il arrivoit...
67747To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 25 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 16th. Instt. I had the pleasure of addressing Mr Jefferson, Via Bourdeaux, to care of Mr Lee, communicating the agreeable intelligance of the destruction of the Frigate Philada. in the Port of Tripoli; of which Mr Jefferson will have recd. the particulars from Commodore Preble.—I have now the Satisfaction, previous to my departure for Naples in my route for Sicily, of Explaining the...
67748To Thomas Jefferson from William Heath, 25 February 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I have not the honour of an intimate acquaintance with you,—I am too well acquainted with your true character, and ardent love for the best interests of our Common Country, and of mankind, not to felicitate my fellow Citizens on your elevation, or refrain from expressing to you, those feelings of satisfaction, and that confidence which is inspired in my breast on the present occasion,...
67749Nicholas Herbemont to Thomas Jefferson, 18 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of Sending you a Small tract which I have just published. Its object is to induce the increase of the white population in the Southern States; but particularly in S. Carolina . The means proposed are the cultivation of the Olive, Grapevine, Sheep & Silk worms. I Should not have troubled you with it, but for this, that I know this Subject far from indifferent to you, & that...
67750To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Fowler, 11 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
From a knowledge of your candour and inclination to receive the address of the individual citizen hath fostered in me a hope the following will not appear Irksome In July last the Revenue Cutter of this District appeard destitute of Officers by the death of both the Master and first Mate—I segnifyd my intentions to a number of the most respectable Inhabitants this City affords who cheerfully...
67751To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, [15 January 1792] (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed came to my hands yesterday afternoon.—The documents respecting the dispute between Majr. L’Enfant an Dan Carroll of D. have been sent for the Attorney Genl. to form his opinion upon the case.—The whole are sent for Mr. J.’s perusal previous to the conversation he proposed to have with Majr. L E.—The President has not read the Papers, nor is he in any hurry to do it. RC ( DLC );...
67752To Thomas Jefferson from William Shippen, 22 April 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged and flatterd by your great attention to my son; The obligation will be much increased if you will honor me with a few lines expressive of your opinion of his figure and improvement. I am more anxious to hear of him from you than any man in Europe because you are the best judge, and I am sure you will not flatter the hopes of a fond Father. The Delegations to the Convention of...
67753To Thomas Jefferson from Meriwether Lewis, 14 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
In your instructions to me you mention that the instruments for ascertaining by celestial observations the geography of the country through which I shall pass, have been already provided : I shall not therefore purchase any articles of that discription untill I hear further from you on this subject. Will you be so good as to inform me what instruments have been provided? and where they are?—it...
67754To Thomas Jefferson from Mary Jefferson Eppes, 27 May 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
In hopes every day of recieving the long wish’d for & long expected summons to meet you at Monticello, I have delayed answering your last letter which you in laughing at reproved me so justly for my negligence & inattention in writing. from your last to Mr Eppes he does not expect that you will come in till near the 20th of next month, till which time unless your return should be sooner we...
67755Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have done myself this pleasure by the last Mail, but finding on my arrival M r Eppes had not reached Town & not having sufficient time to execute your order for the Harpsichord strings determined to defer it until to=day. M r Eppes has still not arrived, & as I had no blank of yours for the Farmers Bank of $2,500 instead of $3,000, was obliged to offer the note without the curtail,...
67756To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 3 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
The preservation of the relative importance of Virginia among her sister states must be held highly consequential to her future interests, whether fate shall allot to America undisturbed felicity, or difficultys dangers and vicissitudes. The idea you suggested relative to a purchase of a tract of land contiguous to Lake Erie and Beaver creek is certainly worthy of every consideration, and if...
67757To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 29 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of the 14th. 19th & 22d. Instant have been regularly received, the last Letter I got from the post Office Yesterday. I believe that the great & good Mr Wythe loved you as sincerely as if you had been his Son, his attachment was founded on his thorough knowledge of you, personally. some Years ago he mentioned that if there was an honest Man in America, T.J. was that person, every...
67758To Thomas Jefferson from George Jefferson, 27 May 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you to day by Wm. Johnston 16 barrels Herrings & one of shad—I also sent with them one barrel Herrings for Mrs. Trist. Darmsdatt says they generally come about a thousand in a barrel. I am Dear Sir Your very humble servt. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson esqr. Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 31 May and so recorded in SJL .
67759To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel McDowell, 9 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Act of October last, for raising this States quota of troops for the Continental Army, came to this County in due time. The Districts were laid off, two or three of the Districts Procured their men for the War; a day was appointed for the Draft, but before the day came, your Excellencys letter allowing a Suspension of that Act, in this County, came to hand, and before your Excellencys...
67760To Thomas Jefferson from Elisha Avery, 16 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The time which has elapsed since I had the honor of communicating with You Sir, would lead You to expect as soon as the present, the arrival of the papers proposed to be transmitted to You. Fearing lest you might mistake the cause of this delay, I take the liberty Sir, of informing You that it has been occasioned by an indisposition, which has prevented my reaching as Yet, the abodes of my...
67761To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 13 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Sometime last fall I sent to Mr. Young transcripts of the accounts respecting the Agriculture of this Country, which I had collected from Gentlemen of the best information on this subject, with whom I was acquainted in the middle States, New York and Virginia. The account which you had the goodness to draw up was among the number. I have lately received from Mr. Young a letter in reply to mine...
67762Address of Welcome of the Virginia Senate, 8 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
As your merits led to your appointment of Minister Plenipotentiary to one of the first Courts in Europe, under the late American Congress, so the Senate of Virginia, impressed with a high sense of them, are induced to congratulate you on your return into the bosom of your native Country. Their satisfaction would have been increased by this circumstance, if they could have hoped for the Aid of...
67763To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Church, 16 December 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 16 Dec. 1791 . Although he has only considered the matter for two days, he feels impelled by rapidly changing conditions in France to suggest the propriety and expediency “of improving this critical opportunity, to make the present substitute for money, now circulating in France under the denomination of Assignats , an instrument in the hands of his Excellency the President of the...
67764From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 17 September 1801 (Madison Papers)
I make use of the oppy. by Mr. Davis to forward you the contents of the weekly packet recd yesterday from the Office of State. Having had time scarcely to read some of the communications, I am unable, if there were occasion, to submit comments on them. Mr. Wagner writes that Mr. Graham left Washington on saturday last with the papers relating to the Mission of Mr. Livingston, and was to be...
67765To Thomas Jefferson from William Frederick Ast, 20 November 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
The American Captains in this Port labour under some Circumstances which are injurious to their business and of the Trade of America in general. I think it therefore my duty to acquaint Your Excellency of the same. There is only one Broker here for all Foreign Nations who has either too much business or is too neglectfull to attend to his duty. The Dispatch and Business of the American...
67766To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Worthington, 26 April 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When I last had the pleasure of seeing you I mentioned Mr George Hoffman a young gentleman of this place to you as a fit person to be appointed to one of the land offices in the Indiana Territory. I was not at that time certain he would serve but since my return have learned from him that he will if appointed register of the land office at Kaskaskia May I take the liberty of soliciting that...
67767Abraham Runnels to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter which you did my Son , then at N. York , the honour to write him under the 3 November 22 , I perceive you received that, I had the honour of addressing to you in September L.P. And, that, having taken the requisite information from Baron Stackelberg , to whom I took the liberty of referring you without notice of it to him, you had, condescendingly, communicated the result to the...
67768To Thomas Jefferson from John Ross, 9 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of a Number of the Inhabitants of The District of St. Marys in the State of Georgia Respectfully Sheweth, That sundry Substantiated Charges against the Official Conduct of R. McGillis Collector of the District (whereby it appears the Revenue Interest of the United States hath been materially injurd) Were made & forwarded from hence several months ago, To The Treasury Department of...
67769John Bradbury to Thomas Jefferson, 9 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
In my Tour up the Missouri I was deeply impressed with the belief that the region South of that River was extremely rich in Mineralogical as well as Botanic Treasures, and returned with a decided intention to explore the Arkansas and Red Rivers with a view to collect (at least) the materials for the Nat. History of that country. This design I communicated to Doc r Smith PL.S. now Sir James...
67770To Thomas Jefferson from Tadeusz Andrzej Bonawentura Kosciuszko, 10 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Permetez moi de vous récommander Mr. Neef Professeur; il va à Philadelphie pour tenir une École, d’après Le Sisteme de Pestalozi ayéz la bonté de le protéger. La marche de Pestalozi dans son éducation Elémentaire de la jeunesse, est, de suivre exactement La Nature c.a.d de porter aux yeux de l’enfant, ce qui le frape de nomer L’objet, ensuite de faire observer sa forme, sa propriété, son usage...
67771Report from John Lenthall, 25 June 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Rough Stone work done to the South Wing of the Capitol June 20th to 25th 1803 All the walls of the three fronts and the inside piers and backings of the Arches raised to the commencement of the free Stone work, making together, about 102 Perches MS ( DLC ); in Lenthall’s hand and signed by him; endorsed by TJ: “Capitol report of work. June 20–25. 1803.”
67772Horace H. Hayden to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to have it in my power to offer for your perusal the result of my observations and remarks, on some of the geological phenomena of this continent, as well as those of some others— Since the publication of this work (in octob r ) I have been anxious to forward it to you by private conveyance; but no opportunity offering, I was induced to apply to M r Skinner , P.M—who kindly offere’d...
67773To Thomas Jefferson from Lydia Howard Huntley Sigourney, 30 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It would be a proof of either ignorance or apathy, if an obscure individual, a stranger, and a female, were capable of addressing the “Sage of Monticello” without diffidence. Yet I am animated to a course which might seem presumption; by a consciousness that in minds of the highest order, liberality of feeling is want to keep pace with superiority in knowledge, and also by the repeated...
67774To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Lehré, 1 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my last to you, I have Received Complete Returns from All the Election Districts in this State— Our Senate consists of 37 and our House of Representatives of 124, makeing in all 161 Members, who Vote by a Joint Ballot for President & Vice President of the United States.— From my Personal Knowledge and acquaintance with nearly the Whole of our Members Elected, I do not on my conscience...
67775James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, [23 September 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
Ja s Monroe’s best respects to M r Jefferson — He hastens to communicate to him the very interesting intelligence rec d this evening from the Secry of the navy , on which he gives him his most sincere congratulations RC ( DLC : TJ Papers , 199:35463); partially dated at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 23 Sept. 1813 received the following day.
67776[To Thomas Jefferson from Brissot de Warville, 23 November 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Orléans, 23 Nov. 1786. Recorded in SJL as received 24 Nov. 1786. Not found.]
67777To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 11 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I reached home just before dark this evening, after the most fatiguing journey I ever encountered, having made the tour I proposed over the mountains, and met with every difficulty which bad roads & bad weather could inflict. As this must be at the Court House early in the morning, I have only time to inclose you some despatches from Mr. Livingston which I recd. the night before I left...
67778To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Outtaw, 18 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me the liberty of adressing you, on a Subject which I am of an opinion, that no Gentleman who never has had the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with, ever took a liberty of a Similar Nature, Tho Sir the princepals which I am induced to address you, are produced from many sources, One of which are from the Law of necessity at this period, and from the Information I have had of your...
67779From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1824 (Madison Papers)
I return Mr. Gilmers two letters to you & that of Mr. Emmet to Mr Colhoun, inclosed in yours of the 10th. I have so much confidence in the opinion of Mr. Gilmer, & respect for the testimony of the father, with every abatement for partia⟨lity⟩ that I can not doubt the chemical & other merits ascribed to young Emmet. As a letter however such as you propose, would be viewed by him as equivalent...
67780To Thomas Jefferson from David Humphreys, 3 January 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had, Sir, many conversations with Mr. Carmichael on the subject of your letter to him. If it had arrived early in summer, he thinks we might have obtained all our wishes. Then the critical state of affairs induced the Comte de Florida Blanca to throw out those general assertions that we should have no reason to complain of the conduct of this court with respect to the Mississippi, which...
67781To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel House, 28 May 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 28 May 1785 . Though TJ probably has little time for “so trifling a correspondence,” House is urged by his mother to write him, as one of the foremost of her “Chosen friends.” They were all pleased to hear of his arrival in France; House’s mother is well but misses the gentlemanly conduct of the members of Congress who boarded with her. They have received several letters from...
67782To Thomas Jefferson from Adamantios Coray, 10 July 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous vous rappelez peut-être un Grec qui vous fut présenté il y a quelques années par feu Mr. Paradise, et qui eut même le plaisir de dîner chez vous, à Challiot. C’est ce Grec même, dejà fort avancé en âge, au moment où sa patrie va renaître, qui prend la liberté de vous écrire cette lettre. Il n’a pas été au pouvoir de nos tyrans d’empêcher cette renaissance; mais c’est precisement parce que...
67783To Thomas Jefferson from George Elliott, 18 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
Petersburg, 18 Jan. 1781. Last August Elliott purchased, at Gen. Muhlenberg’s request, a quantity of saddles and bridles from Josiah Moffitt which cost £22,945, paying £2,000 from money on hand. The Council has refused payment of the balance for want of a printed certificate. Although instructed not to issue certificates after a date which was prior to the purchase, encloses one, which, if...
67784To Thomas Jefferson from John Dawson, 19 November 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you permit me to present to your acquaintance and civilities Mr. Carter, who proposes to visit Washington, and whose worth will obtain an excuse for the freedom which I now take. Accept an assurance of the highest esteem RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 21 Nov. and so recorded in SJL with notation “by mr Carter.” Enclosed in Landon Carter to TJ, 21 Nov. 1802 .
67785To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen White, 8 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Hearing you are a Recting a Mill a small Distance up this river I have made so bold as to offer my self to your service as a Miller noing there is but fiew Millers in the northern states that Can excell me in that branch of business and for your settesfection if you think proper you will pleas to enquire in to my Carractor at Baltimore which is not far from you Enquire at Taylor & Finley —...
67786To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Bancroft, 21 August 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 6th. of Augt. I duely received, and have since seen the Gentleman to whom you remitted Mr. Paradise’s Bill, and have given him the most satisfactory Explanations and assurances in my Power, and such as he appeared perfectly Contented with. Mr. Paradise justly sensible of the singular obligation with which you have loaded him, feels himself very much ashamed that he has not...
67787William F. Gray to Thomas Jefferson, 8 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
By the next stage that leaves this place for Charlotesville , I will forward to you a Box which has been addressed to my care,— I presume by Mr Milligan . It gives me much pleasure to be thus able to serve you. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 11 May 1818 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( MHi ); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to Charles Simms, 30 July 1818
67788To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 27 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I this moment received your Excellencys Orders of the 22d. Inst: Mr. Strother who was the Bearer of those Orders says that your Excellency would not have Orderd any men from this County at this time had not you been informed that a part of our Militia was in motion which was the case but was in some Confusion, not through disobedience but on Account of both the Draft for the Militia and the...
67789To Thomas Jefferson from J. P. G. Muhlenberg, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to the contents of the Note , I had the honor to receive from The President, I made enquiries relative to the Owners of the Ship, New Orleans from Marseilles—& can not find that such a firm as Hughes & Allen exists in this City, but I believe the information , stating that the Ship had been damag’d and oblig’d to sail into Mahon is correct. with Perfect Respect I have the honor to be...
67790To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 12 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing by a communication you honoured me with sometime since, that you held Capt Mansfields majority open for his return to my Corps; I cannot deviate from propriety, in transmitting for your consideration a Copy of a confidential Letter just received from him, and of my answer. It has been so generally circulated through the medium of Newspapers, that you intend to retire from Office, at...