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...
73161George Logan to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much pleased with your late Letter , because it manifests a sincere desire for the prosperity and honor of our beloved country, distracted by local factions The love of honest fame, predominant during the revolutionary war, is changed into cupidity, disinterestedness into selfishness; and the public good, is sacrificed to personal views of ambition. In this disgraceful situation, it...
73162To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Montgomery, 17 July 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Alicante, 17 July 1791 . He has been deprived of TJ’s favors since his of 13 Mch.—He encloses two letters “from one of our slaves at Algiers.” The pirates continue to cruise. A 20-gun “Xebeque” touched at Carthagena for water and provisions last Sunday after having been, he reported, 40 days in the Atlantic. Also, a 2-gun rowboat off Malaga spoke of several vessels now in quarantine here. But...
73163Account with David Higginbotham, 1 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
1812 Mr Thomas Jefferson a/c with David Higginbotham $ Ct $ Ct $ Ct Aug t
73164To Thomas Jefferson from Brett Randolph, Jr., 7 July 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The anxiety that I feel for my brothers situation, and Mr. Minor’s absence from home, induces me to take the liberty of obtruding my self, to your notice, by inclosing Ryland’s, letter to me, on the subject of his inteded residence in Europe. You, will I, trust Good Sir, excuse my forwardness, and be assured of the high respect, & esteem of Dr. Sir Your Most Obt. Sevt. DNA : RG 59—LAR—Letters...
73165To Thomas Jefferson from John Bondfield, 23 September 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Since mine of the 5. August I am honor’d with your favor of the 8th. I receiv’d yesterday eighteen Cases Arms from the Manufactory Royal de Tulle No. 69 a 86 which with the other eighteen Cases are lodged in a dry Store waiting permission for their Exportation, which so soon as obtain’d please to transmit to me. Vessels with Tobacco for the Contract arrive frequently. They are the only ships...
73166To Thomas Jefferson from François Navoni, 18 August 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Cagliari, Sardinia, 18 Aug. 1803. Navoni tells TJ that he has sent him several letters, the last one dated 3 (i.e. 5) June, asking for a commission as consul general of the United States in Sardinia, but has not received any response. He reminds TJ of his long-standing assistance to the U.S. Navy and his numerous activities with the chamber of commerce. He was overjoyed to hear that Commodore...
73167To Thomas Jefferson from André Limozin, 21 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the Honor of writing your excellency the 8th instant. Mr. Delacroix finding him self over loaded with baggage, hath forwarded me by the Diligence the Small Box, he had promised your Excellency to bring with him. It shall be forwarded carefully. The same attention shall be given for your Two Truncks Books. The Ship Diligence de Cadiz, Captn. DelaRocque, which took away Dr. B. Franklins...
73168William Bentley to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I saw your name, giving approbation to a Naval History, I have therefore taken the liberty to send you a Sermon delivered upon the death of a Naval Officer , mentioned in it. It has been printed nearly twenty years & not an article has been questioned. The Sermon may then be thought a testimony from the pulpit to the worth of our first Naval Heroes of the Revolution. The G. G. Father John ,...
73169To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Champion, 5 February 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Loreilhe being now at Bordeaux, your Letter of the 30th. past came to my hand, respecting the Plants sent you from S. Carolina care of Mr. Otto. They must certainly be Ship’d on board the Courier de L’Europe Captain Seonville which was the last Packet arriv’d from New York, but as that Vessel arriv’d at the Island of Groix twelve miles from hence, the Captain had his orders to proceed with...
73170Thomas Newton to Thomas Jefferson, 8 May 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
In passing to the Western Country M r W m R. Nimmo a young man of respectability is extremely deserous of tendering personally his respects to you. To gratify a sentiment so natural and praiseworthy—I have not hesitated to comply with his request in geveng to him this letter of introduction. In your retirement—I wish that you may enjoy many years of health— With sentiments of great esteem—I...
73171Albert Gallatin to Thomas Jefferson, 14 July 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from an excursion to my farm on the Monongahela , I found your letter of 30 th May , applying for such papers relative to the Batture as might be in the office. It appears on enquiry & search that there were none, some printed documents excepted, which during my absence had been given to M r Graham , to be transmitted to you with other papers from the department of State , through...
73172Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I send this day by John Craddock s Boat a small Box to your address just rec d from M r Eastburn of New York , he will probably deli v er it at Milton , possibly at Charlottesville as he has some loading for that place— RC (
73173James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 14 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The partiality of my Country having bestowed on me, the station of Chief Magistrate of the Commonweal, the wish, nearest my heart, is to conduct myself in such a manner, as to evince, that its confidence has not been, entirely, misplaced. On the one hand, I wish to exercise no power not granted by the constitution ; on the other not to abandone one, which may have been conferred by that...
73174To Thomas Jefferson from William Lewis, 15 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been here two days With the Briggs Willing Lass and Wilkes with two Empty sloops and the flatt And Sloop With Military Stores and have Just received an order from the Baron to deliver all the Musket Carteriges Which shall comply with. As the Vessels are lyable to be calld down Every moment I think that the private Property ought to be Valued so that all parties may be satisfy’d and...
73175To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Williams, 19 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
please to Except of A few fresh Cod-Fish; this day taken alive from on board the Smack Lewis of Newbury port Commanded by Yr Obedt & Hle Sevt. PS as this Smack is intended to Suply this place & the City of Washington Information may be had from Mr Enoch Bayley , Markett Space No. 38. Enquire of Genrl. Dearborn Secretary at War for Particulars & place RW RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received...
73176To Thomas Jefferson from Edmond Charles Genet, 22 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Le Conseil éxécutif de la République françoise a appris par mon predécesseur le Citoyen Ternant l’Empressement avec le quel le gouvernement des Etats unis de l’amerique s’est prêté à faciliter les achats que ce Ministre a été chargé de faire dans les Etats unis pour le Compte de la République françoise ainsi que l’acquitement des traites des colonies auquel des circonstances imperieuses l’ont...
73177To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Lewis, 10 January 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Byrd, 10 Jan. 1790 . Is informed TJ intends to sell his tract of land “in Cumberland opposite to Elk Island.” It lies convenient to him and he would like to have the refusal. Asks price and terms. RC ( MHi ); addressed: “Mr. Thomas Jefferson Albemarle Favr. Colo. Lewis” endorsed as received 14 Jan. 1790 and so recorded in SJL . At foot of text TJ listed 1,073 acres in four adjoining tracts on...
73178Gabriel Richard to Thomas Jefferson, 9 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at Detroit the 24 th of July last . I found then about a Dozen of Indian children already at the School of Spring Hill . They appear till This momment, very content with their new Condition. I have written several letters from New york and from Detroit to m r Galatin and m r Smith
73179Dabney C. Terrell to Thomas Jefferson, 12 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
It would be ill repaying the interest you have taken in me were I not to inform you of my prospects, now that I have arrived at the place of my destination. I believe I wrote you from Baltimore that as there was no vessel in that port sailing for any port part in of France , I had taken my passage to Amsterdam . I remained in Holland
73180From George Washington to Thomas Jefferson, 5 June 1793 (Washington Papers)
The Secretary of the Treasury left the enclosed to day (without my seeing him) and is to call to morrow morning to know how it is approved, or what alterations to make. Whether to assign, or not to assign reasons for non-complying with the French Ministers proposals in one question—and the footing on which to decline doing it another—I wish you to consider these & if it is not convenient for...