73151To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 21 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you, by the request of Mr. Persoon, his Synopsis Plantarum , in two volumes, accompanied with a letter; and am, Sir, with great respect, Your most obedient and very humble Servt DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
73152To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 25 April 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 16th. of March came to hand a few days before Mazzei called on me. His plan was to have proceeded hence directly to Annapolis. My conversation led him to promise a visit to Mr. Henry from whence he proposed to repair to Richmond and close his affairs with the Executive. Contrary to my expectation he returned hither on Thursday last
73153DeWitt Clinton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Some days ago I sent to you a treatise on Canals compiled at the request of the Canal Commissioners of this State. I now forward all the reports &c. which relate to the contemplated Erie & Champlain Canals & which will give you a full & commanding view of the whole field of enquiry, with the addition of a map of this State in order to supply the want of a topographical map in the case of the...
73154William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 16 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of your very friendly Letter of the 11 th Ultimo , and am much pleased with your wishes to colonize so many Objects of utility and delight. In this Country we have every climate & soil, and certainly whatever will flourish on Earth will flourish with us. I am glad the pair of Sheep got safe, & I will with great pleasure send some more Fig trees in the way you mention, or by...
73155To Thomas Jefferson from J. Phillipe Reibelt, 5 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Je suis encore ici, non pas pour attendre votre resolution sur le rapport, que Mr. le Gouverneur se proposoit de Vous faire, car elle me trouveroit bien a Natchitoches aussi—au reste il paroit y avoir renoncè, il ne m’en parle plus — Mais je suis ici parceque d’apres les informations les plus exactes que Mr. le Gouverneur a prises, il n’y a pas (voici l’expression elle même) even a stable...
73156To Thomas Jefferson from John F. Mercer, 19 October 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
In acknowledging your favr. of the 9th. I cannot perhaps more forceably express the value I place on the frank & friendly sentiments it contains, than by offering as frank & as friendly a reply.—My giving a recommendation to Mr. Harwood was not as I observ’d a volunteer act, it was sollicited by him & I felt my compliance warranted by a conviction of his worth, by the friendly sentiments you...
73157From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 1 January 1818 (Madison Papers)
Yours by the bearer of this was safely delivered last evening. I return the letter to the Govr. which is well adapted to its object. The pencelled marks will merely suggest for your consideration, whether the term Monastic , tho’ the most significant that could be chosen, may not give umbrage to the Institutions to which it is applicable; and whether the idea of seeking professors abroad , may...
73158Account of Public Expenditures, 31 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Expenditures on the Streets in July 1803 Overseers & Labourers wages in June $763.71 Lumber for trunks &c 53.58 Ironmongery, Blacksmiths work & other small articles 40.94 $858.23 Expenditures on Streets in August 1803 For Overseers & Labourers wages $672.41 Lumber for bridges & trunks 54.77 Carpenters work on Do. 109.92 Bricklayers Do. on Do. and } 64.77 Bricks & Lime for an Arch
73159John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your most Respected letter of the 25 th ultimo : its contents Sir, afford to myself and to M rs Baker , a pleasing satisfaction, which ever will remain imprinted on our minds, and must endure with us while we live. Your Note Sir, for sundries , I shall have the satisfaction to duly attend to, and forward the Articles per first eligible opportunity. M rs Baker Sir, is thankful...
73160To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Hamilton, 13 August 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury proposes to the Secretary of State a Meeting of the Trustees of the Sinking Fund at the Office of the Secy. of State the day after tomorrow twelve oClock. If convenient to him he will please to give notice accordingly to The Atty. General. If the Sy. of the Treasury hears nothing to the contrary he will attend of course. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 13...