69421To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 28 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the two letters you have done me the favor to write to me before me, the first of the 22d & the last of the 26th. just now received.—The former I should have immediately answered had I not on the 21st. transmitted to you my report on the whole system & its reasons which I had pursued in the arrangements of the ground round the president’s house. I am sorry to have commenced otherwise...
69422To Thomas Jefferson from William Herries, 3 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you will forgive the liberty I take in seizing this opportunity to beg you will accept my thanks & sincere assurances of gratitude for the very flattering reception with which you honour’d me in July last.—I was happy to perseive, at that time, that my intention to take a general view of some parts of the United States least known in Europe, previous to settling myself with my family in...
69423III. Extract, after 18 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed replying to your friendly letter by Madam Brougniart, in the hope of having something important to communicate; but, in the mean time, have been so full in my letter to the Secretary of State that I have left myself little to say on the subject of my public affairs. I can only tell you, generally, that we have been gaining ground here for some time past; and altho some...
69424To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 26 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you have the goodness to examine the enclosed. I fear the effect of the principles assumed by Mr Duvall; yet his construction is probably right, especially on account of a provision which he does not quote, vizt. 4th Sect. of Act 8 May 1792 ( 2 Vol. page 106 ) by which the Treasury is expressly directed to pay to the Marshal, the compensations to the grand and petit (now other ) jurors...
69425To Thomas Jefferson from Robert L. Livingston, 22 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
It was my intention on my arrival at Boston to have proceeded immediately to Washington to deliver to the Secretary of State the dispatches entrusted to my care by our Minister at Paris; & to have communicated a verbal message from his Majesty the Emperor & King— The extreme illness of an only Son who has since fallen a victim to the measles, deprives me of the pleasure of making the...
69426To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Lamb, 28 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
impres’d with the deepest Sense of the boldness and impropriety of the Step I am now taking, in presuming to address myself immediately to the first Majestrate of my Country—A step to which I feel myself, every way unequal and which Nothing could have induced me to have undertaken but the Character, I have heard, from My late Husband, Mr. Lamb, of the amiable freedom, and Condecending...
69427To Thomas Jefferson from Caesar Augustus Rodney, 21 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned you some time since the papers you sent to me in order to get the recommendation of the District judge & Attorney which I obtained. But I directed my letter to Washington, & I see by the papers that the Secy at War is on a visit to you at Monticello. The rule you have adopted, I think an excellent one in such cases, & as I have been enabled to conform to it, I anticipate your...
69428Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours to Thomas Jefferson, 17 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Je continue de lire votre livre avec un extrême plaisir; et bien plus lentement néanmoins que je ne le voudrais, parce que la nécessité de pourvoir chaque jour aux secours qui devront être donnés à au moins cent milles hommes femmes et enfans, absorbe mon tems et mes forces. Si j’avais un commentaire à faire sur cet excellent Ouvrage, il ressemblerait beaucoup à celui que Voltaire disait...
69429To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Claiborne, 29 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose your Excellency a Copy of the Arrangement proposed by Colonel Carrington and myself, and approved of by the Council, for the Quarter Master’s Department in the Continental Line of this state; also a Copy of the prices established in Specie equal to Tobacco at Twenty Shillings pr. hundred weight, or other money equivalent; and a return of the assistant Deputy Quarter Masters. Your...
69430To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 21 June 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved two letters from General Wilkinson . Since his Arrival in Georgia, he appears excessively mortified at the Conduct towards him of the Federal party & wounded at the Opposition of some of our friends to the Continuing of the Post of Brigadier—I pity him, he Knows no way of maintaining his family he wishes much to be appointed Surveyor General to the Missisippi territory, and...
69431To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 30 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here this morning from New York. Every thing is now ready to commence the sale of the tickets. But a movement has taken place in New-York promising some thing more in its effects than any thing of the kind heretofore. a meeting has been called (in pursuance of the request of individuals) by the mayor to be held to morrow to take the subject in to consideration. I had an interview...
69432From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 18 January 1792 (Washington Papers)
The conduct of Majr L’Enfant and those employed under him, astonishes me beyond measure! and something more than even appears, must be meant by them! When you are at leisure I should be glad to have a further conversation with you on this subject. Yrs sincerely & Affectionately ALS , DLC : Thomas Jefferson Papers. For the background to this letter, see Pierre L’Enfant to GW, 21 Nov. 1791,...
69433Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 26 March 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 22 nd with the two notes inclosed, and now send you as you request Two hundred and seventy five dollars in bank notes—With great respect I am RC ( ViU : TJP-ER ); between dateline and salutation: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire”; endorsed by TJ as a letter from Gibson. Recorded in SJL as a letter from Gibson & Jefferson received 31 Mar. 1814.
69434To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 5 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a representation from the sureties of Mr Bloodworth collector of Wilmington, in which they state that having actually inspected his accounts, it appeared that he was very considerably in arrears, and had been in the habit of using or allowing to be used the monies of the United States & that he had with the said monies purchased land & negroes. They add that they have reason to...
69435To Thomas Jefferson from Julian Ursin Niemcewicz, 2 August 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure to receive your favor of 23 July & hasten to give you immediately such Informations respecting Mr. Lewis Littlepage as are at present in my power. Owing to the events in Europe, & my particular Situation I receive but seldom & short letters from Poland, in one of them however dated 16 apr: 1799. a Lady giving me an account of the Society of Warsaw, says those words, Mistriss...
69436To Thomas Jefferson from Viel, 8 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Paris, 8 Aug. 1787 . Acknowledges receipt of a letter from Derieux, transmitted by TJ. RC ( ViWC ); 2 p.; in French; endorsed by TJ: “de Rieux.” Not recorded in SJL . The letter acknowledged was transmitted in Derieux to TJ, 1 June 1787 , q.v.
69437William Foushee to Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel confident you will readily pardon the Liberty I take in mentioning that M r Benj n J. Harris , a very respectable inhabitant of Richmond , & an ingenious native citizen of Virginia , with means adequate, contemplates the erection of manufacturing machinery upon a large Scale, as you J may Judge, when I assure you he has Contracted, with the James River Company , to pay annually...
69438To Thomas Jefferson from Nathanael Greene, 27 June 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The tardiness, and finally the countermanding the Militia ordered to join this army has been attended with the most mortifying and disagreeable consequences. Had they taken the field in time and in force we should have compleated the reduction of all the enemy’s out posts in this Country; and for want of which we have been obliged to raise the seige of 96 after having closely beseiged it for...
69439Benjamin O. Tyler to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject which once animated your soul in the cause of Justice, and guided your hand to light the torch of Liberty, which shall guide millions yet unborn th r ough the dark and benighted paths of Despotism to the temple of Freedom.— I have executed a correct copy of the charter of our Freedom the Declaration of Independence, in which you acted a most...
69440To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 8 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Davy sets out for Washington to day. he brings 150 Aspen Giants—I have baught my Corn of three men as heare mentioned Mr Craven 100 barrils at two dollers the barril Robert Teril 100 barrils and Before I baught Terils I baught of Robert Burress 20 Barrils and Teril had a hundred for sale and would not Brake the Quantity for less than $2 the Barril. it Being the Driest fall I ever saw Has made...
69441William F. Gray to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved from M r Miligan of George Town , a small box, which he requests me to forward to you.—I have this day sent it by the Charlottsville stage.—Wishing it may arrive safe RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq. Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 24 June 1810 and so recorded in SJL . William Fairfax Gray (1787–1841), binder and seller of books in Fredericksburg
69442To Thomas Jefferson from the Board of War, 20 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Williamsburg, 20 Jan. 1780. Because of the dissolution of the fourth troop of Nelson’s corps of cavalry, a dispute concerning the lieutenancy of the third troop has arisen between Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Read. It is recommended that the decision be referred to a board of officers “as the most proper Tribunal to determine all military disputes.” Signed by Innes and Barron. Tr in Board of War...
69443From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1792 (Washington Papers)
I wish more favorable explanations than I expect, from your interview with the British Minester. AL , DLC : Jefferson Papers. Jefferson’s docket indicates that this letter was “recd June 2. 1792.” For the diplomatic exchange between Jefferson and British minister George Hammond concerning the nonexecution of various provisions of the Treaty of Paris of 1783, see GW to Jefferson, c.5–6 Mar.,...
69444To Thomas Jefferson from Maria Cosway, 23 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Give me leave to present you Mrs: Cowley the first femal dramatic Author in this Country, she has most distinguishd talents, she is the most elegant writer, great poet, and a great Genius, a particular friend of mine and an amiable woman. You have I hope some frindship for me, speak of me with Mrs: Cowley. You will like her, take care of your heart, she may run away with it. How [I] envy her...
69445To Thomas Jefferson from William Herring, 20 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I am verry sorry to Inform you that There has been a rebellion in South Carilina which Has proved fatel to your friends there the federalists are a damd. spunkey Sett and will not Put up with Such an administration as you have formed; and ttake the advise of a friend and Decline being reelected President of the U States or you will certenly Mak a rebellion Throug out all the States and depend...
69446To Thomas Jefferson from Elijah Russell, 7 August 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Humanity, more than self interest, dictates this letter; I hope, therefore, you will excuse the freedom taken by a stranger occupying but an humble walk in the world—I write but because my respect for an aged, grey-headed Father, overpowers my diffidence in addressing the Chief Executive of the United States— My father (now about 70 years of age) was a poor man ;—but he was not destitute of...
69447To Thomas Jefferson from Md., Inhabitants of Frederick County, 18 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
To the President, the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled. The memorial of the subscribers, inhabitants of Frederick County in the State of Maryland, respectfully represents: That your memorialists have viewed with anxious solicitude, but with entire approbation, the unceasing and impartial efforts of the present administration to preserve...
69448James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 25 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I think you showd me last summer a note of the courses and distances, taken by M r R. Lewis , of my land, lying between the old road, passing by my house, & the top of the mountain, being, the first purchase, which I made of M r Carter . M r Lewis made this survey at the time & in consequence of Mr Shorts purchase. I will thank you to have the goodness to send me a copy of that survey, as it...
69449To Thomas Jefferson from William Drayton, 22 May 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Honour to receive your Excellency’s Letter of the 6th. of February with the Box of Cork-Oak Acorns. Your former Letter miscarried; but the Parcel of Spanish St. Foin seed reach’d me, tho’ very lately; and I am afraid it is so much injur’d by the Delay, (being extremely mouldy), that it will not vegetate: at least there is no appearance of it yet, where I planted it, in my Garden. I...
69450To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours, 23 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu avec reconnaissance votre Lettre du 2 may qui s’est croisée avec celle que j’ai eu l’honneur de vous écrire le 25 du même mois. Cette derniere indiquait à votre Excellence ce que je crois indispensable pour la sureté politique de votre Pays. La nécessité d’une Artillerie nombreuse et mobile; La nécessité d’exploiter pour elle vos mines de cuivre et de Fer doux; La nécessité d’un...