1Editorial Note: The Impressment of Hugh Purdie and Others (Jefferson Papers)
In mid-December, at Washington’s request, Jefferson reviewed the entire correspondence relating...
2I. John Browne Cutting to the Secretary of State, [17? July 1790] (Jefferson Papers)
The moment I had sealed the letter which I wrote you in such haste yesterday, I proceeded to the...
3II. Secretary of State to John Browne Cutting, 17 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of June 11th. came to hand August 28th. Those of July 16. August 7. 11. October 4. and...
4III. Secretary of State to Joshua Johnson, 17 December 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho not yet informed of your reciept of my letter covering your commission as Consul for the...
5Enclosure I: John Browne Cutting to the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, 10 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
To the Right Honble. the Lords Commissioners of the British Admiralty. The Memorial of John Brown...
6Enclosure II: William Short to John Browne Cutting, 11 August 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to be able to add to the testimony of Purdie’s being a Citizen of the United States. I...
7Enclosure III: John Browne Cutting to J. Hunt, [18 August 1790] (Jefferson Papers)
I entreat the favor of you to return by the bearer that memorial and those papers, which, on...
8Enclosure IV: Philip Stephens to John Browne Cutting, [19 August 1790] (Jefferson Papers)
Having laid before my Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty your Memorial of the 10th instant...
9Enclosure V: Hugh Purdie to John Browne Cutting, 15 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
The fleet under the command of Earl Howe arrived last night, and I am sorry to acquaint you that...
10Enclosure VI: Hugh Purdie to John Browne Cutting, 15 September 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
My situation at this instant makes me shed tears plentifully. I must proceed to inform you that...