79851To Thomas Jefferson from John Page, 26 April 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
I have snatched a few Moments to scribble you a few loose Thoughts on our present critical Situation. I think our Countrymen have exhibited an uncommon Degree of Virtue, not only in submiting to all the hard Restrictions and exposing themselves to all the Dangers which are the Consequence of the Disputes they are involved in with Great Britain, but in behaving so peaceably and honestly as they...
79852To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Lord, 4 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit an obscure individual to present a copy of the alphabetically arranged Catalogue of Graduate’s at Harvard College to the Chief Magistrate of the nation. An idea, that an alphabetical arrangement of the names of those, who have received the honors of this antient university, would be of general utility to the sons of science, and to those especially, who were more immediately interested,...
79853To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Truxtun, 18 May 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing you personally as to my situation in the establishment of the Navy—a member of which I became, not from any pecuniary consideration, but from motives of Patriotism, and a pure love of Country and the Service. In the year 1794 when the first attempt was made towards a marine armament under the present Government of the United States—an act of Congress (as...
79854From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1791 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 6th. came to hand on friday. I went yesterday to the person who advertised the Maple Sugar for the purpose of executing your commission on that subject. He tells me that the cargo is not yet arrived from Albany, but is every hour expected; that it will not be sold in parcels of less than 15 or 16 hundred lb. & only at Auction, but that the purchasers will of course deal it...
79855To Thomas Jefferson from David Campbell, 1 July 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Several reciprocal injuries done by individuals of the Cherokee Nation, and some of the Citizens of this State to each other, convince me that it is absolutely necessary to continue the millitary posts at South West Point and Tellico; that they may aid the Civil Authority to compel the parties to abstain from all offence, from all abuse, from all injury, and from every thing that may be of...
79856To Thomas Jefferson from Ellen Wayles Randolph Coolidge, 20 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho I have only a torn sheet of paper to write upon yet rather than to neglect writing at all I will make use of it; as I have no paper it will not be in my power to write again shortly to you or any body. Little Benjamins eye is almost well and I hope the next letter you receive from me will inform you that there is no more of that troublesome rising which incommoded him and alarmed us for...
79857To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Beale Ewell, 23 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Finding the prospect of procuring many subscribers to my work on chemistry, encreasing in a flattering degree, I shall send it, in a short time to the press. In pursuance with the custom of authors—I have determined to usher my performance into the world—under a dedication to an illustrious character. If the inclination of a private citizen can have a resemblance to the acts of an exalted...
79858To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 18 June 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I sometime since address’d a letter to you from a small estate of mine in King George whither I had retir’d to avoid the enemy from the one I lately dispos’d of on the Potowmack river. I had then the pleasure to congratulate you on your safe retreat from Richmd. to Charlotsville and anticipated the joy yourself and family must have felt on your arrival at Montichello from which the misfortune...
79859To Thomas Jefferson from James Mercer, 8 January 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
The severity of the weather obligeing Colo. Mason to continue with me for three days, he among other things communicated to me the powers the General assembly had vested your Excellency with respecting the settlement of this State’s accounts with the united States, and your Inclination that I shou’d undertake this business. Considering the Recess I have had from the fatigues of public Service...
79860To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 27 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose a letter received from Govr. Harrison on the subject of the salt springs ; and a copy of a letter previously written to him, but which he had not yet received at the date of his own. Must we wait for further information & for his answer, or take any other steps? With great respect Your obedient Sert. A copy of the contract is enclosed. There is also bond with security for its...
79861From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1796 (Madison Papers)
Since my last by the last weekly mail, I have seen Mr Rittenhouse on the subject of the Kitchen Stove. He says that at Lancaster where they were invented & are best known, two only remain in use. They certainly save fuel; but are so much complicated in their operation, as to require particular care, and are liable to the objection of keeping the Kitchen excessively hot. Mrs Rittenhouse...
79862To Thomas Jefferson from John Mason, 20 December 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Bordeaux, 20 Dec. 1788 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 24 Nov.; would have replied sooner, but he expected a ship from America with “samples of the manufactures” mentioned; they did not come by her; will order them from London. They “have a vessel sailing for Potomack in eight or ten days,” and if TJ has any commands he will be “extremely careful in forwarding them.” RC ( MHi ); 2 p.; endorsed.
79863To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Huntington, enclosing a Table of Continental Requisitions of Food, 9 November 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Fully convinced of our inability to obtain the grand object of the fœderal Union without the vigorous exertions of the several States we have thought it our duty to make the requisitions contained in the enclosed resolutions; and we wish our constituents to be impressed with the necessity of a speedy and punctual compliance. For although by the blessing of providence we have been conducted...
79864To Thomas Jefferson from Virginia Jefferson Randolph, 17 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I want to see you very much I am reading a little book called Rosamond I have read seven books since december. The little geranium has grown a great deal I had a good deal to say to you the other morning but I have forgotten it Ben sends you a kiss. Cornelia is learning french. Sister Ellen sends her love to you and says she will write next post I am spelling two syllables and to be in four Ad...
79865To Thomas Jefferson from Nathaniel Macon, 2 September 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
Our Elections are over, and at the next Congress N.C. will be unanimous on the Republican side; McFarland who last winter contested the seat of Purviance is elected; in the district where they live, was the only federal candidate in the State The claim of the heirs of Lord Granville has made a good deal of noise, but that now begins to abate, people seem to care very little about it at...
79866Jean David to Thomas Jefferson, 8 May 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Je prends la liberté de vous adresser quelques ecrits que j’ai faits depuis que je Suis dans les Etats unis d’amerique ils Sont relatifs a La prosperité de ce pays . Je les crois basés Sur les vrais principes de l’economie politique et de la justice. S’ils Sont tels ils peuvent être utiles à votre patrie. vous êtes mieux à même que tout autre de juger de leur merite. c’est ce qui m’a porté a...
79867To Thomas Jefferson from John Langdon, 7 December 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honor’d with your freindly favor of the 11’th September by Capt. Yeaton. I return you my most hearty thanks for your kind Congratulations and Expressions towards me, and Mrs. Langdon. Am much obliged for the notice you were pleased to take of Capt. Yeaton. The political and commercial information you were pleased to communicate demands my thanks. Great Britain seems determined to pursue...
79868To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Bradley Varnum, 19 December 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The Speaker of the H. of R. has this day been called on by a Member of the House for a Sight of the Letters of Mr. Armstrong & Champagna, laid before the House Yesterday, which were returned to Mr. Coles last Evening. If they can again be put into the Speakers hands they will be Returned when the House have done with them. MoSHi : Bixby Collection.
79869To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 27 [August] 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed is the report (I mentioned to you on our Passage to Rhode-Island) of the Officer who was directed to explore the Navigation of Big Beaver &c.—When you have read, and taken such extracts from it as you may be inclined to do, please to return the papers to me, as they will have a place with some other Papers I mean to take with me to Virginia. The short and rough Extracts also enclosed,...
79870To Thomas Jefferson from Walker Maury, [ca. 20 April 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the attention you pay to the institution I have the direction of here. ‘Tis at present but in its infancy, amounting only to 28, tho’ the prospects of its growing fast are flattering. The price is less than you imagine, it being only £35 Virga. currency pr ann:, for board, tuition and washing inclusive. To the dead languages are added the french, arithmetic and book-keeping,...
79871Invoice from George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Sent by M r Randolph’s boat— 29 th Ap l 1809 A box lately received from George Town , 2 barrels of cut herrings, & a bag of Cotton (50 ℔s ) The
79872To Thomas Jefferson from John Daly Burk, 26 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The file of newspapers and the collection of the old laws of this commonwealth, which under certain restrictions you politely stated were at my service I want urgently at this moment; and I pray you to instruct me where and In what manner I must apply for the temporary possession of the first and for the inspection of the last— The copy of laws in particular will be of signal benefit in the...
79873To Thomas Jefferson from Anne Cary Randolph, 26 February 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very glad that I can write to you I hope you are well we are all perfectly recovered from our whooping cough I thank you for the book you sent me I am translating Justin’s ancient history I want to see you very much believe me Cornelia sends her love to you and has been trying to write to you adieu my Dear Grand Papa believe me your affectionate Grand Daughter RC ( ViU : Edgehill-Randolph...
79874To Thomas Jefferson from George Hay, 1 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The papers, I presume, have already informed you of the motion to stop the examination of the witnesses against Burr. The Court yesterday pronounced its opinion, & have decided that no farther evidence shall be received. They expressly declared that the transactions and assemblage at Blannerhassett’s island, did not amount to an overt act of levying war. This decision protects the whole party...
79875To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 28 December 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Excellency’s favor of the 13th: reached me this day. I have ever been of opinion, that the reduction of the Post of Detroit would be the only certain mean of giving peace and security to the whole Western Frontier, and I have constantly kept my Eye upon that object; but such has been the reduced state of our Continental Force, and such the low ebb of our Funds, more especially of late,...
79876To Thomas Jefferson from Cambray, 16 July 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Château de Villers aux Erables, 16 July 1786 . Has just returned from a journey and received TJ’s letter enclosing the extract of a letter from the commissioners of the treasury; has never doubted the good faith of the United States in regard to their obligation to the foreign officers; attributed the delay in meeting them to an “impossibilité momentanée, telle qu’on en voit des exemples dans...
79877From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1816 (Adams Papers)
The Seconds of Life, that remain to me, are So few and So Short; (and they seem to me Shorter and Shorter every minute) that I cannot Stand upon Epistolary Ettiquette: And though I have written two Letters, yet unnoticed I must write a third. Because I am not acquainted with any Man on this Side of Montecello, who can give me any Information upon Subjects that I am now analysing and...
79878Louis H. Girardin to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am so forcibly struck with the Justness of Your observations on the suppositious speeches introduced by Botta , that I will select other parts, as specimens of his manner—and of mine. Would it be a violence on Your feelings, or an encroachment on Your repose, to request a few lines from Your pen, respecting both the author and the Translator?—Such a Passport would do much towards the success...
79879To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Savage, 7 February 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my Residence in this City I have added meany Europen Paintings to the collection which you Saw in Philadelphia. Last Spring I Bought the Collection of Natural Curosities known by the Name of the Tammany Museum in this City which I Have added to the Paintings the Collection Now is Large and fills a Large Space I have taken the Liberty to Enclose to you a Discription of an non Descript...
79880II. Replies to Queries: New York (1), [ca. 1–5 June 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
Answers to Govr. Jefferson’s Quæries Government. Price of Labour. Ship Building Navigation Fisheries. MS ( DLC ); in an unidentified hand; although there is no indication of the state for which these replies were made, they clearly relate to New York. In DLC : TJ Papers 11: 1916 (separated from the present MS ) there is the address leaf for these replies, reading: “The Honble Jefferson [sic]...
79881[To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Mazzei, 19 August 1780] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Genoa, 19 Aug. 1780 . Mazzei’s “Representation,” written in 1784, states that he wrote in his dispatch No. 21, of this date, “that some money might be obtained there [Genoa] at 5 P. Cent. Interest, allowing three or four P. Cent for all charges, once for ever, which rendered the loan much cheaper to the borrower than one P. Cent Annually, as it had been offered for charges by Doctor...
79882To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Lyon, 1 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Being sensible that Jabez Fitch Marshal of Vermont has no title to the good opinion of any honest man I cannot suppose he will be sufferd to remain one day in office to disgrace the Administration of the Man he has so often Cursed and defamed— Three Candidates have applied to me to be recomended to that appointment either of whom are Qualified to perform the duties of the Office, I think it...
79883Francis Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 31 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been waiting several weeks to hear of your leaving monticello for Bedford intending to meet you there, but as the trip seems protracted and I know not the reason, or how long it may continue, I have determined to write, not to redeem my credit as a regular correspondent (for that I fear is past redemption!) but to assure you of my constant and lively affection. I would have written...
79884To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Coffyn, 2 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Dunquerque, 2 May 1788 . Acknowledges TJ’s letter of 28 Apr. 1788. No ships being available for Le Havre, has sent the four boxes of plants overland “by the way of St. omer to the care of my friends Messrs. Broucq freres of that place,” recommending that they forward them immediately. Hopes they arrive safe; expenses too trifling to notice. RC ( MHi ); endorsed; in SJL Index TJ incorrectly...
79885To Thomas Jefferson from Cyrus Griffin, 13 July 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
It appears to me that Virginia will do her part in placing things upon an adequate foundation; a large Income of Money, and a most judicious taxation. Members of Congress highly applaud your wisdom in demanding Indian Corn, Wheat, Tobacco &c. I wish to heaven such measures had been adopted many months ago by every State in the union. I have no doubt the Enemy are waiting thus long to see the...
79886To Thomas Jefferson from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 15 December 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to transmit herewith, a Report on the Petition of William Imlay Commissioner of Loans for the State of Connecticut, which was refered to me by order of the Senate on the 5th. instant. I have the honour to be very respectfully Sir Your obedient Servant RC ( DNA : RG 46, Senate Records, 5th Cong., 2d. sess.); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Wolcott; at foot of text: “The Honble....
79887To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Rush, 29 July 1799 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you will receive two pamphflets, the one upon the causes of Animal life, the Other upon the Origin of the yellow fever in our city, & upon the means of preventing it. The latter has been generally read by our citizens, and has removed a small portion of their prejudices upon the Subject of our annual calamity. But time, and Another Visitation by the disease, I fear will Alone cure us...
79888To Thomas Jefferson from St. Victour & Bettinger, 14 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Je sors de chés monsieur le marquis de la fayette auquel j’ay confirmé qu’une arme finie avoit passé par toutes les epreuves et precautions prescrites pour les armes du roy; il m’a authorisé en consequence a avoir l’honneur de vous marquer qu’il n’y avoit aucun inconvenient a expedier pour bordeaux les armes finies qui existent dans les magasins de la manufacture de tulle; je vous prie de...
79889To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Taylor, 16 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
A Board of Officers, who sat this day by order of Colo. Wood, to enquire into the claims of the Soldiers of the Regiment of Guards; from the certificates produced by the Soldiers, and the Muster-rolls, Reported That all the Soldiers belonging to said Regiment, except a few belonging to Capt. Purvis’s company, are entitled to discharges. You will discover by the inclosed return the small number...
79890To Thomas Jefferson from John Peter Van Ness, 11 June 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Van Ness takes the liberty of submitting to the President’s perusal the enclosed Letters, & will call for them tomorrow morning.—Of Mr. Annin it may with truth be said that he is a man of great merit & reputation— DCHS .
79891To Thomas Jefferson from John Francis Vacher, 23 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I was Just about adressing Your Excellency on the forwardness of my work and anticepating the Satisfaction its variety presents when the enclosed of Mr Jonathan Dayton appear’d: a copy of which I transmitted to the Secretary of the treasury, with my application in behalf of my Son for the Agency of the Board of Commissioners, to be established at St Loüis, or in any other office under the Same...
79892To Thomas Jefferson from Abishai Thomas, 15 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
John Thompson Mason Esquire having applied for an official copy of the instructions to the commanders of armed Vessels in the Service of the United States of the 10th July 1798, as being necessary to be exhibited as testimony in a trial now pending in the Supreme Court in relation to the French Schooner Peggy I have the honor to transmit the copy herewith, and in the absence of the Secretary...
79893From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 3 December 1813 (Adams Papers)
The Proverbs of the old greek Poets, are as Short and pithy as any of Solomon or Franklin. Hesiod has several. His Αθανατους μεν πρωτα θεους νομω, ως δiακεitai Τiμα . Honour the Gods established by Law. I know not how We can escape Martyrdom, without a discreet Attention to this præcept. You have Suffered, and I have Suffered more than you, for want of a strict if not a due observance of this...
79894To Thomas Jefferson from Augustine Davis, 28 December 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have enclosed you two letters by the post who rides to Albemarle, which he has promised to deliver safe. The postage amounts to 3/10. Be pleased to inform me in what manner you would wish to have your letters forwarded in future and I will be careful in sending them. The letter which you put into the hands of Mr. Johnson for the President of the United States, was forwarded to New York last...
79895James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 15 August 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 7 th November last I mentioned the loss I was to sustain in my friend mr Gwathmey ’s being about to return to Virginia : this is intended to be delivered to you by that friend, whom I request you to favor with your civilities. Tobacco is falling in price & so is Flour, which had been at 80/. but is now about 50/. ⅌ barrel: Cotton, contrary to all expectation, is high: of...
79896To Thomas Jefferson from Clérisseau, 4 December 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous faire part de la note que vous m’aves demandé. Je me serois fait un honneur de vous la porter et vous aurois expliqué ma note . Je suis de retour a paris, j’attend vos ordres pour me transporter auprès de vous, n’aiant rien tant a coeur que de vous manifester l’empressement que j’ai d’obliger un amateur zelé de ma cher Antiquité. J’ai l’honneur d’estre tres...
79897To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 5 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When I arrived at this place, on my way to Washington, I was informed you were still at Monticello—I now consider myself at your Service & shall be prepar’d to Receive & execute your orders on all occasions—permit me to wish you health & happiness— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 10 May and so recorded in SJL .
79898André Thoüin to Thomas Jefferson, 5 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai l’honneur de vous adresser une collection de 107 espèces de graines d’arbres, de céréales, de Légumes, de plantes officinales et de fleurs cultivées en france et que je crois devoir vous intéresser. Puisse cet assortiment vous parvenir en bon état et vous être agréable. J’ai joint dans la même boite un exemplaire d’un petit recueil de quelques notes & mémoires extraits des annales et...
79899To Thomas Jefferson from Abraham Baldwin, 14 January 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
We herewith transmit a copy of a concurred resolution, which on the sixth of last month unanimously passed both branches of the Legislature of the State, we have the honor to represent. We are respectfully. Your Obt. Svts. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
79900To Thomas Jefferson from George Washington, 23 November 1779 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honored with your Excellencys favors of the 1st 2d and 8th of October, and the several inclosures. The measure of the council in remanding Governor Hamilton and his companions back to confinement, on their refusing to sign the parole tendered them, is perfectly agreeable to the practice of the enemy. The particular part objected to I have always understood enters into the paroles...