78301To Thomas Jefferson from William Esenbeck, 5 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
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78302To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Donald, 25 October 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday I had the Honour of receiving [you]r esteemed favour of the 29th. August. As you did not make any men[tio]n of your health therein, I am willing to believe and hope that you had gotten [b]etter of your Headachs. I thank you sincerely for your [ki]ndly expressions towards Mr. Corbin Braxton, I am satisfied that if [you] have an opportunity of being serviceable to him, he will always...
78303To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Thomson, with Instructions and Commissions, 16 May 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
I expect you will receive by this Conveyance all the necessary papers with the twenty Commissions. You will find by these that my simple draught did not suit the taste of our sovereign body. With much ado the additions were confined to two, and so far did the Gerrian taste prevail that contrary to the practice of every other nation the prefix of Honble. was inserted. Should you or any of your...
78304John W. Butler to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Having commenced the publication of the enclosed Paper, and being solicitous to grace my list with a name so deservedly dear to the Republican cause, I take the liberty of forwarding you the first number of the Maryland Republican, accompanied by a Proposal, to which, if it should meet your approbation, you will please to signify your patronage by returning it (with your Signature) to your...
78305To Thomas Jefferson from William Eustis, 24 December 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Republican Citizens of the Town of Boston, following the example of their fellow citizens, in this and other places, have exercised the constitutional privelege of assembling and expressing their opinions on the state of our public concerns. The inclosed resolutions are the result of their best judgment on the best lights in their power to obtain. In giving them publicity, they are not...
78306To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 10 June 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
This is sent after M. de Ternant in hopes of its overtaking him at Rochefort and as merely to inclose you a copy of the report of the diplomatic committee and the decree of the national assembly thereon. You will recieve the same together with their President’s letter to yours, by the same opportunity, the Marquis de la fayette having taken them in order to send them after M. de Ternant by...
78307To Thomas Jefferson from Citizens of Vincennes, 7 August 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ we have not the Honor of being acquainted with you, we trust our rights as Citizens Will not be the less regarded. The enclosed memorials will express the Object of our desires. We beg leave however to observe, that we understand a Petition has Gone forward to Congress, praying all concessions Whatever heretofore Granted May be confirmed; These concessions all became forfeited by their...
78308To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 March 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
The fate of Our subscriptions to the Loan of five Millions —is already made known,—for every 4,000—14 Certificates —and Nearly in that proportion thro out,—the subscription Money on the 26—to be withdrawn—will be repaid—I expect, in a few days— If the 42—can be consolidated in the Name of William Short, I shall have it done—or—wait the indorsemts. The sloop Little Jim—is almost loaded, & the...
78309To Thomas Jefferson from Jean Nicolas Démeunier, 6 January 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Les abonnés au Sallon des Echecs ont reçu une Lettre pareille à Celle qu’a reçu Monsieur Jefferson. On est Le Maitre de ne pas renouveller Son abonnement, et M. Démeunier dira que Les affaires et L’eloignement de Monsieur Jefferson ne Lui permettent pas de renouveller Le Sien. On Sera Faché de perdre L’esperance de voir Monsieur Jefferson, Mais c’est une chose toute simple, dont il ne doit pas...
78310Pierre Samuel Du Pont de Nemours to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Je Sais que mon ouvrage Sur les Finances des Etats-Unis vous est parvenu, et je Suis bien curieux d’apprendre quelle en a été votre opinion? Je le crois encore un peu prématuré, grace au ciel; mais le moment où Ses principes pourront, devront peut-être; être Soumis à la consideration de vos hommes d’Etat S’approche d’année en année. Et il est bon d’y Songer d’avance. Avez vous jugé que cet...
78311To Thomas Jefferson from William Meech, 24 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
With the Divine blessings of heaven I now Atempt to write a few Lines to Inform you that we Shall Soon See happier times your friendship and Love is all I ask No man of Reason Can Dispute your honour Please Sir to Receive these Lines from a friend that you never Expected to See Pleas your honour Dear Sir to you I am a Sranger I must obey the Commands of Almighty God Who Reins King on heavens...
78312Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter, Sir, was in date of 25 th february , but departed from hence, only on the 18 th of march, & given in charge to the two Architects who sail’d on that day in the Brig Strong Capt: Concklin for Baltimore .— at the same time, I inclos’d you the contract which binds them for three years; as likewise, the receipt of mad: Pini for the year’s interest.—
78313Peter S. Du Ponceau to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the letter you have done me the honor to write to me dated the 7 th inst. enclosing a Vocabulary of the language of the Nottoway tribe of Indians , which I shall not fail to lay before the Historical Committee at their next meeting, & in the mean while, I am free to anticipate their cordial thanks for your unwearied & effectual exertions in promoting the great cause of American...
78314James Ogilvie to Thomas Jefferson, 24 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you for a letter , which had I wanting wanted any additional motives to stimulate my exertions during my temporary seclusion from the world, would have supplied them.—Accept my cordial thanks for the benevolent interest in my future welfare & usefulness you have done me the honour to express, coupled with an assurance, that I shall endeavour to deserve a continuance of your...
78315Contemporary Translation: From Josef de Jaudenes and Josef Ignacio de Viar, 30 November 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
Corroborating the good disposition of our Governors in Louissiana and Saint Augustine towards preserving peace with the United States and the indians of the Frontiers, As we have repeatedly Manifested to you on former Occasions—we have now the honor of transmitting to you a Copy of a letter written to us by the latter Governor, and of the document which it enclosed As also a Copy of an extract...
78316Albert Gallatin to Thomas Jefferson, 17 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter from Professor Pictet which he gave me during a last excursion to Geneva . I saw there your nephew Terrel with whom every one is well pleased and who appears to be desirous of improving himself in every respect. He is not at all dissipated, and if his expences somewhat exceed his calculations, it is because he has fixed himself in the house of one of the most respectable...
78317To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Whetcroft, 10 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg permission respectfully to represent, that I have for some time past acted in the capacities of Justice of the Peace , and Notary Public of this City, under appointments by the Executive of Maryland, but discontinued in both those capacities by the late President, in his appointments under the late Acts of Congress, respecting the Jurisdiction of the District of Columbia. In respect to...
78318Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 23 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The Engravings of the University have arrived, & on consultation with M r Cabell , have not offered any yet for sale, as he thinks they had better be distributed about the time the question, in relation to the University , comes before the House ; when that period arrives, will do with them as you before suggested— I remitted a dft: at sight, for $150, agreeable to M r Brockenbrough ’s desire,...
78319To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 4 March 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed came by the Post yesterday.—I send it for your perusal. Have you had any conversation with Mr. Ellicot respecting the completion of the Survey, and lots of the Federal City?—If so, what was the result?—He ought, [if] he undertakes it, to proceed to that place immediately, so as to be there at the proposed meeting of the Commissionrs. The Engravers say eight weeks is the shortest...
78320Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 20 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of enclosing the last edition of the prospectus of my work. By it you will perceive that the Repository will be soon published. The Biography of each character is preparing. My principal object in writing now, is to request your opinion respecting the extent of the biography. Should a Biography be a concise statement of facts and nothing more, or should it be...
78321To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Barnes, 7 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Not having an opportunity directly, my best friend Mr Jefferson, I enclose this to care of Mr Appleton consul at Leghorn. The satisfaction I have reced. three days since from perusing an Italian Paper of Milan, which purports that you are certainly chosen to the Presidency of the United States, I shall, at this moment, not describe—tis not any personal consideration that Occasions these...
78322To Thomas Jefferson from John Wayles Eppes, 24 November 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just time by my Father who is setting out for Richmond to acknowledge the reciept of your letter and to return Marias thanks and my own for the arrangement you have made with my Sister—The bustle of a wedding and a large company have prevented our writing for some weeks—For the future I may venture to promise we shall not neglect our friends. Maria has been very well since leaving...
78323John A. Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 20 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
After much reflection and indecision on the subject, I have concluded to make this communication, sensible, however, that it must necissarily present to you, not only an instance, of the versitility of human character, but of that peculiarity in relation to the writer, a parellel to which is not, very readily, to be adduced— To one like you, however, so well versed in the character of man, in...
78324To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 6 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
It has given me infinite pleasure to hear from you by the letter which you were so good as to send by M r Randolph, dated March 24. He gave it to me a few days ago only, on his return from Boston; having passed through this City without stopping on his way thither. I was indeed very anxious to hear of you & of your health, though unwilling to trouble you with a letter & impose on you the tax...
78325To Thomas Jefferson from C. W. F. Dumas, 3 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Vos précieuses Notes sont actuellement entre les mains d’un Lecteur qui sait vraiment lire, qui me remercie toutes les fois que nous nous voyons de l’avoir ragouté par ce morceau, parce qu’il ne paroissoit depuis longtemps que de la crême fouettée. Il me fait des excuses de ce qu’il lit lentement, parce que cette Lecture mérite de n’être pas faite en courant: Que maintes lignes y ont couté...
78326Enclosure: James Cheetham’s Statement on a Political Faction in New York City, [10 December 1801] (Jefferson Papers)
I became personally acquainted with Mr. Burr at the Election of the City and County of New York, for members of the State Legislature, in april 1800. The part I took in that Election, attracted the attention of Mr. Burr, whose well laid plans Did not a little Contribute to its success. This acquaintance, thus formed, Continued to increase, untill my attachment, as I Supposed, to the...
78327To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Brockden Brown, 25 December [1799] (Jefferson Papers)
After some hesitation, a stranger to the person, though not to the character of Thomas Jefferson, ventures to intreat his acceptance of the volume by which this is accompanied. He is unacquainted with the degree in which your time & attention is engrossed by your public office: he knows not in what way your studious hours are distributed, & whether mere works of imagination & invention are not...
78328John Taliaferro to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive this from M r Ridgeley a young gentleman of my acquaintance of great respectability & merit from Lexington in the State of Kentucky , who proposes to pass thro’ your neighborhood in his way home, & has expressed an earnest desire to avail himself of the only opportunity which he may have to see you— He calculates on his way to receive a letter of introduction to you from his...
78329From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 9 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 6th. inclosing the letter of Mr. Gilmer did not reach me till last evening. The foreign prospect for the University is very gloomy, and the domestic far from bright. We must not however despond. What occurs to me as best on the occasion is that Mr. Gilmer proceed to exhaust the experiment in G. Britain; and if necessary then to extend it to Ireland. On the question how long he...
78330Luis de Onís to Thomas Jefferson, 13 April 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
L’interet que Votre Excellence a toujours temoigné pour le bonheur et prosperité de la Nation Espagnole, m’encourage à lui offrir un exemplaire de la Constitution de sa Monarchie. J’espere que Votre Excellence voudra bien l’accepter comme un hommage de ma consideration pour les talents, qui distinguent si eminemment sa personne; et je me flâte que Votre Excellence verra avec plaisir tracés...