86821From Thomas Jefferson to James Dinsmore, 18 May 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 1st. & 9th. have been recieved, and the last has much relieved me as to the last box or boxes of Composition ornament. it was impossible to think of taking mr Hudson’s cherry , for which he asked five times what has ever been given within my knolege. I hope mr Meriwether’s will suffice for the parlour, and we must take time for the rest. I am told there is great difference in...
86822From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Strode, 24 April 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two letters of Apr. 9. & 15. were recieved together on the 21st. inst only. I am sorry you have given yourself so much trouble about the little circumstance of conversation which I had mentioned to your father. I spoke with him on the subject merely because he happened here just as I had written to Genl Lee & before I had sent away the letter; and merely to satisfy myself of the...
86823Thomas Jefferson to William Dickson, 20 April 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 20. came safely to hand together with the miniature of Governor Lewis & watch string. I immediately sent them to his mother , not doubting that the person who of all others possessed the greatest portion of his affection was the one for whom his wishes would have destined it. the deplorable accident which has placed her in the deepest affliction, is a great loss to the world...
86824From Thomas Jefferson to Walter Boyd, 1 October 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry that in the hurry of my departure I omitted to give you notice of it: however I have duly received your letter and the miniatures. I had, by some error, conceived that your brother lived at Petersburgh in Virginia, in which neighborhood I have many acquaintances, shall stay some time and perhaps have been more able to serve your wishes. But I find by the direction of your letter...
86825From Thomas Jefferson to Albert Gallatin, [on or after 7 October 1802] (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ the plan of the hospital has but moderate merit, yet having no other I suppose we must use it, and, using it, pay for it. I presume therefore we may at once adopt it and call for estimates or undertakers. RC ( NHi : Gallatin Papers); undated, but see Gallatin to TJ, immediately above; written on verso of an address sheet; addressed by TJ: “The Secretary of the Treasury” in place of “The...
86826To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 25 March 1810 (Madison Papers)
You knew, I believe that the society of Agriculture of Paris had sent me a plough which they supposed the best ever made in Europe. They at the same time requested me to send them one of ours with my mould board. I have made one for them which every body agrees to be the handsomest & of the most promising appearance they have ever seen, and I have five at work on my own farms, than which we...
86827Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed was omitted in my letter of yesterday . frdly salutns. perhaps some other paper was inadvertly put in it’s place. if so be so good as to return it by mail. RC ( ViU: TJP ); dateline above postscript, which was added separately; addressed: “ Joseph C. Cabell esquire or in his absence Chapman Johnson esquire both of the Senate of Virginia now in Richmond ”; franked; postmarked
86828From Thomas Jefferson to James Brown, 29 August 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
By the sloop Polly capt. Heath I the other day forwarded to your address a small box containing putty, which be so good as to send for me to Monticello. I am Sir Your very humble servt., PrC ( MHi ).
86829To Alexander Hamilton from Thomas Jefferson, 30 May 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Philadelphia ] May 30, 1792. “Th: Jefferson presents his respectful compliments to the Secretary of the Treasury, and sends him the above extract at the request of mr Short who, being unwell, wrote only a few lines to Th: J.” AL , letterpress copy, Thomas Jefferson Papers, Library of Congress; LC , RG 59, Diplomatic and Consular Instructions of the Department of State, 1791–1801, National...
86830Draft of a Resolution concerning Money Due British Subjects, [ca. 13 January 1778] (Jefferson Papers)
And whereas his Britannic majesty did on the day of 1775 undertake by the strength of his fleets to shut up the several ports and havens of the American states and to intercept all commerce between the said states and other parts of the world, to which proceeding the British parliament had previously given their sanction by an act entitled an act whereby the monies belonging to the subjects of...
86831Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 4 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I owe you a letter for your favor of June 29. which was recieved in due time, and there being no subject of the day of particular interest I will make this a supplement to mine of Apr. 13. my aim in that was to justify the character of Jesus against the fictions of his pseudo-followers which have exposed him to the inference of being an imp o stor, for if we could believe that he really...
86832From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 15 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ writing is a difficulty with me, yet once in awhile I must ask my old friends How they do? your welcome letter of Jan. 25. now furnishes an occasion. the most acceptable part of it is that which assures me of your continuance in health, and in the enjoyment of your faculties, insomuch that you can still exercise your art with satisfaction. as long as the eyes retain their acumen, and...
86833From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 8 May 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of April 13. tho’ it came to hand on the 30th. is yet to be acknowleged. That of May 1. I received last night, within seven days of it’s date. The post from Richmond comes I believe in 4. days at this season of the year, so that our correspondence might be very prompt if you had a regular post from Charlottesville to Richmond. I thank you for all the small news of your letters,...
86834Thomas Jefferson to Wilson Cary Nicholas, 5 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 30. is at hand, and I so far avail myself of your friendship as to inclose you a note for 3000.D. meaning to trouble you only with the first negociation, as the renewals shall be attended to thro mr Gibson hereafter. I can by no means consent to your name being put on it, because in the place you are such a practice would overwhelm you with embarrasments. Jefferson is my...
86835From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Foxall, 8 June 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
On putting up my iron backs & sides, I found that another pannel on each side would be wanting for each set, to cover the whole side of the fireplace & make it compleat, as you will see in the sketches below. I must therefore get the favor of you to make me these additional castings. I presume you have preserved the moulds of the former so as to be able to make the new correspond with the...
86836Thomas Jefferson to George Hay, 1 August 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of July 20. was recieved on the 24 th . your conjecture is right that the plank E t c which Livingston’s declaration charges as taken away, was never touched by the marshal . the marshal , attended by his posse, ordered Liv’s people off, and they went off at once & without any opposition. if they left their tools E
86837From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 10 November 1791 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly examined the inclosed papers relating to the purchase by judge Symmes of the lands on the Great Miami, and think it will be proper to lay them before the legislature. They will thereby see the foundation of the larger claim of this purchaser mentioned in the report I have had the honour of presenting to you, and also the expediency of providing some speedy and regular mode of...
86838To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1801 (Madison Papers)
I wrote yesterday to you, before the arrival of the post. That brought some blank commissions which I have signed & now forward. Mr. Wagner’s note will explain them. The abuses & waste of public money in the military & naval departments have been so gross, that I do not think we can avoid laying some of them before Congress. I inclose you information of one which is not to be neglected. I have...
86839From Thomas Jefferson to Gabriel Duvall, 20 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Duval & returns him the inclosed, possessing a similar one. Th:J. knew at the time that the act passed the H. of R. by surprise, was a bad one, & a mere intrigue to turn Stanley out. could mr Duval better dispose of the within than by giving it to mr Giles? ViHi .
86840From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Harrison, 6 February 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
On examining the papers of Mr. Short I find he has made the following draughts on my account on Messrs. Willinks V. Staphorsts & Hubard, to wit. ƒ 1790. Aug. 21. for 2200– 0 } banco. 2203– 1 Sep. 22. for 1328–17 Dec. 30. for 2199– 5 Besides these I drew on advice with the Secretary of the Treasury Aug. 4. 1790. for 4036-florins courant. These I believe constitute the whole of the credits of...
86841From Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 21 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
In expectation that further information would give us a more distinct view of the course which our foreign affairs are likely to take, I have kept unanswered the letter of Capt Shallus & others covering resolutions of the 1st. light infantry company of the 1st. Brigade of the 1st. division of Pensylvania militia, offering their service to their country if necessary and asking the honour of...
86842From Thomas Jefferson to James Barbour, 2 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you mr Cathcart’s letter, and to his, I join sincerely my own thanks for what you have obtained for him. you could never have served nor the government take into it’s employ a man of stricter integrity. while consul on the Barbary coast, where immense sums past thro’ his hands to be disposed of without a voucher, he might have made himself, as some colleagues did, as rich as he...
86843From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 7 May 1784 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed resolutions on the subject of commerce are the only things of consequence passed since my last. You will be surprised to receive another pair of spectacles. The paper with them will explain the error. If you can dispose of the supernumerary pair do so, and I will remit the money to Dudley; if you cannot, return them by the next post and I will return them to him. Congress is now...
86844From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Bankson, 3 April 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
The suspension of our post during the inoculation at Richmond prevented my receiving your letter of Feb. 13. till three days ago. I hasten therefore by the first return of post to transmit you the testimony you desire. It will always be a gratification to me to bear witness to the merits of the gentlemen to whose diligence and fidelity I was so much indebted while I was in office, and feel the...
86845From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Henley, with a List of Books, 3 March 1785 (Jefferson Papers)
An expectation of having the pleasure of seeing you myself in England has for a considerable time since my arrival in Europe prevented my writing to you. This expectation having rather lessened, I take the opportunity of sending you this by a gentleman who promises to enquire your residence, and to have it safely delivered. After your departure from Virginia, Mr. Madison, being authorised by...
86846From Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Nesbitt, 11 March 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not expect you so soon to-day, or I should have come in in time to have the pleasure of seeing you. The safe-conduct which I asked and obtained of Monsieur de Villedeuil was for you as a Courier, bringing dispatches to me from our Secretary for foreign affairs. The answers to these dispatches being now ready I cannot ask a continuance of that safe conduct. But so far as my consent to...
86847Request for Issue of Commissions, 8 September 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Commissions are desired to be issued in the following cases. √ Jonathan Bull of Connecticut as Commissioner of loans in Connecticut. √ Josiah Hubbell of Maryland as Collector of the district of Snowhill and Inspector of revenue for the port of Snowhill. √ Benajah Nicholls of N. Carolina as Surveyor of the port of Windsor in N.C. ICHi .
86848From Thomas Jefferson to George Washington, 25 February 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
RC ( DNA : RG 59, MLR ); endorsed by Tobias Lear. Tr ( Lb in same, SDC ). Not recorded in SJL . Enclosures: (1) Thomas Barclay to TJ, 17 , 19 ,
86849From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 24 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here this day sennight without any accident other than travelling on the second day through light drizzle & occasionally small showers, not sufficient to wet me. I found the road good enough till I got into the froggy country near Ewell’s mill where it was very bad. mr Coles joined me from Philadelphia last night. he says Governor Lewis will be on about the first of July. he is...
86850Thomas Jefferson to Thomas L. McKenney, 2 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to mr M c Kenny for the kind expressions of his note of June 26. but age, debility and for his attention in sending him a copy of his Prospectus . but age, debility and an aversion to politics have for some time withdrawn him from every thing of that character. he reads but one newspaper , and that of his own state , and for the sake of the advertisements...