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David Humphreys

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David Humphreys letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• David Humphreys letter to George Washington

  Lisbon, PRT - 30 November 1790

  You will be pleased to observe, by my letter to him of this date, that the Court of Lisbon, having, from a desire of opening an official intercourse with the United States, made the first advances, by appointing a Minister Resident

George Otis

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• George Otis letter to John Jay

  Quincy, MA - 19 February 1822

  Your remarks on the first volume of Botta, confirmed as they were by Presidents Adams and Jefferson, were communicated to the reviewers of my translation of that author, and were by them introduced into their account of the work published

Rufus King

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Rufus King letters that mention President Jefferson (9 total)

• Rufus King letter to Gouverneur Morris

  unknown - 30 March 1807

  I recd. your Paper concerning the Impressment of our seamen but have delayed its publication in expectation of becoming acquainted with the Contents of the Treaty.

• Rufus King letter to Christopher Gore

  New York, NY - 0 February 1808

  Mr. Rose's Mission had special reference to the affair of the Chesapeake and perhaps this is his sole business.

• Rufus King letter to Timothy Pickering

  unknown - 16 February 1808

  My opinion has been that Jefferson would, if he could avoid it, go to war with neither France nor England : but if France imposed upon him the alternative of fighting her or England, that he would make a choice of the latter for his enemy.

• Rufus King letter to Christopher Gore

  Jamaica, NY - 27 September 1808

  Perhaps the Democrats in no State are more generally and efficiently united in favour of Madison than in this State.

• Rufus King letter to Christopher Gore

  Jamaica, NY - 10 October 1808

  If the alternative be war or Embargo, as Mr. Jefferson alleges to be the case, I conclude that the Embargo will be continued.

• Rufus King letter to Timothy Pickering

  unknown - 31 January 1809

  With regard to Mr. Jefferson's sincerity in seeking a good understanding with Eng., I will mention a fact, that has appeared to me of great significance.

• Rufus King letter to John Porter

  New York, NY - 10 December 1811

  Naturalization when it confers new rights, does not, and cannot dissolve, old duties, the performance of which within his own or a common Jurisdiction, the former sovereign may compel.

• Rufus King letter to Christopher Gore

  Jamaica, NY - 17 July 1812

  have understood, and from a pretty direct channel, that the Expedition agt. Canada is postponed, and that it will not proceed this year.

• Rufus King letter to Christopher Gore

  New York, NY - 9 April 1809

  perhaps the Eng. Cabinet may desire to resume the negotiation, upon the belief, or supposition, that Mr. Madison will act with more impartiality than Mr. Jefferson

George Washington

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George Washington letters that mention President Jefferson (4 total)

• premium content letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 13 October 1789

  George Washington letter to Thomas Jefferson... In the selection of characters to fill the important offices of Government in the United States, I was naturally led to contemplate the talents and dispositions which I knew you to possess and entertain

• George Washington letter to George Clark

  New Windsor, NY - 25 April 1781

  At the request of Governor Jefferson, I have already given orders to the commandant at Fort Pitt to afford you every assistance in his power, in the prosecution of your intended expedition.

• George Washington letter to Gouverneur Morris

  Philadelphia, PA - 25 March 1793

  And unwise should we be in the extreme, to involve ourselves in the contests of European nations, where our weight could be but small, though the loss to ourselves would be certain.

• George Washington letter to Gouverneur Morris

  Mount Vernon, VA - 25 June 1794

  The sole object of the enclosed letter was to evince to you, that, notwithstanding your recall, you held the same place in my estimation that you did before it happened.

John Adams

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John Adams letters that mention President Jefferson (7 total)

• John Adams letter to Abigail Adams

  Amsterdam, NED - 11 March 1788

  I hope you will have every thing ready, that by the twenty-first or second of March, we may set off together for Falmouth from London.

• John Adams letter to Abigail Adams

  Amsterdam, NED - 14 March 1788

  Mr. Jefferson is so anxious to obtain money here to enable him to discharge some of the most urgent demands upon the United States, and preserve their credit from bankruptcy for two years longer

• John Adams letter to Abigail Adams

  Philadelphia, PA - 9 January 1793

  I have the same aversion to the multiplication of banks, and the same apprehension of their pernicious tendency, as you express. But so many people live upon them that they will have their course.

• John Adams letter to Abigail Adams

  Philadelphia, PA - 5 December 1793

  The President's speech will show you an abundance of serious business which we have before us. Mr. Jefferson called on me last night, and informed me that to-day we should have the whole budget of foreign affairs

• John Adams letter to Abigail Adams

  Philadelphia, PA - 13 March 1796

  I COVET the harp of Amphion. What would I not give for the harp of Amphion ?

• John Adams letter to Abigail Adams

  Philadelphia, PA - 13 March 1797

  I AM so constantly engaged in business, most of which is new to me, that it seems as if it was impossible to find time to write even to you ; yet I believe I write every post.

• John Adams letter to Abigail Adams

  Washington, MD - 16 February 1801

  The election will be decided this day in favor of Mr. Jefferson, as it is given out by good authority.

John Sherman

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John Sherman letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• letter to William Sherman

  Washington, DC - 22 December 1860

  John Sherman letter to William Sherman... I remember with pleasure the kindness shown me during the recent canvass by our political friends at Philadelphia

Gilbert du Motier Lafayette

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Gilbert du Motier Lafayette letters that mention President Jefferson (7 total)

• Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 26 October 1786

  I have been travelling through some garrison towns, in order to preserve the habit of seeing troops and their tactics. Now I am mostly at Fontainbleau, where the Court is residing for a few weeks.

• Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 15 October 1787

  My dear General, I have a few days ago written to you by M. de Moustier, the new Minister from this Court. He is a sensible and honest man, with whom I think that the people of America will be satisfied.

• Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 1 January 1788

  It is needless for me to tell you, that I read the new proposed Constitution with an unspeakable eagerness and attention. I have admired it, and find in it a bold, large, and solid frame for the Confederation.

• Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 25 May 1788

  Permit me once more, my beloved General, to insist on your acceptance of the Presidency.

• Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 28 August 1790

  For God's sake, my dear General, take care of your health ! Do not devote yourself so much to the Cabinet, while your habit of life has, from your young years, accustomed you to constant exercise.

• Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 6 June 1791

  The Assembly has put an end to her existence by a new convocation ; has unfitted her own members for immediate reelection and places in the Executive; and is now reducing the Constitution to a few principal articles

• Marie-joseph-paul-yves-roch-gilbert Du Motier Lafayette letter to William Crawford

  Paris, FRA - 26 May 1814

  I passed the last evening in company with the Emperor Alexander, who, however prepossessed in his favor, has surpassed my expectations.

Timothy Pickering

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Timothy Pickering letters that mention President Jefferson (12 total)

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 2 January 1808

  I have come to this deliberate conclusion That Mr. Jefferson has determined not to enter into any treaty of amity and commerce with Great Britain.

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 9 January 1808

  I have renewed my enquiry concerning the declaration of Mr. Jefferson last Spring, when he was sending back the British treaty.

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 19 January 1808

  If Mr. J. can prevent the clamours of the farmers and soothe the manufacturers by giving them monopolies, will he be persuaded to continue the embargo to the destruction of the navigation of the Northern States?

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 9 February 1808

  The number of federalists in the Senate is so small (only 5), and some of these of tender nerves, it is more than ever difficult to take a strong step.

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 24 February 1808

  The President talks freely of having Congress pass an act to enable him to remove the Embargo, when the French & British Governments annul their blockading decrees

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 26 February 1808

  I wish you were nearer - within the reach of conversation. I give you the best information in my power ; and should be extremely happy to learn your opinions on all important occurrences.

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 4 March 1808

  I have long entertained apprehensions ... that Mr. Jefferson had determined to evade a settlement of the Chesapeake affair ; and with the proclamation & embargo, effectually shut our ports against all British vessels

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 19 November 1808

  It is manifestly the intention of Mr. Jefferson & party to continue the embargo, if they think it possible that the people will bear it.

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 21 January 1809

  I have long entertained the opinion that Mr. Jefferson determined, at the outset, not to form a treaty of unity and commerce with G. B., and therefore insisted on some terms which he believed she would never admit.

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 2 February 1809

  From the mouth of a reputable gentleman... whose name I am not at liberty to mention, Mr. Jefferson, last Summer, said he would rather the U. States should sink than that any alteration in his system should be made.

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 2 February 1810

  The inclosed copy of Mr. Jefferson's message to the Senate, in nominating Mr. Short minister to Russia, countenances your apprehensions and knowing as you do, the insidious character and bias of the man

• Timothy Pickering letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 9 March 1810

  I know not one man of sense who supposes that Mr. Madison (any more than Mr. Jefferson) really wishes an adjustment of our differences with G. B.

John Sullivan

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John Sullivan letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• John Sullivan letter to George Washington

  Philadelphia, PA - 6 March 1781

  After I wrote your Excellency, I found the eyes of Congress turned on Robert Morris, of this city, as Financier. I did not therefore nominate Colonel Hamilton, as I foresaw it would be but a vain attempt.

Nathanael Greene

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Nathanael Greene letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• Nathanael Greene letter to George Washington

  Camp Charlotte, SC - 7 December 1780

  Immediately I called a Council, respecting the practicability of holding a Council of Inquiry upon General Gates's conduct, during his command in this department.

Gouverneur Morris

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Gouverneur Morris letters that mention President Jefferson (5 total)

• Gouverneur Morris letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 29 April 1789

  Monsieur de Lafayette is since returned from his political campaign in Auvers-ne, crowned with success. He had to contend with prejudices, and the interests of his order

• Gouverneur Morris letter to George Washington

  Dieppe, FRA - 31 July 1789

  I will also communicate a matter, which Mr. Jefferson was not yet informed of, and which I could not tell him, because I was forbidden to mention it to any person here.

• Gouverneur Morris letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 22 October 1791

  Poor Lafayette ! Your letter for him must remain with me some time. His enemies here are as virulent as ever

• Gouverneur Morris letter to George Washington

  Paris, FRA - 25 June 1793

  As to your re-acceptance, Sir, you know my sentiments, which, on that, as on some other subjects, are, I think, unchangeable. It will be time enough for you to have a successor, when it shall please God to call you from this world's theatre.

• Gouverneur Morris letter to George Washington

  Morrisania, NY - 12 November 1788

  After many unforeseen delays, I am about shortly to take my departure from Philadelphia for the kingdom of France, and I expect to visit both Holland and England.

Edmund Randolph

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Edmund Randolph letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• Edmund Randolph letter to Gouverneur Morris

  Philadelphia, PA - 10 January 1794

  I do myself the honor of enclosing to you a letter from Mr Jefferson, announcing my succession to him, as Secretary of State.

Albert Gallatin

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Albert Gallatin letters that mention President Jefferson (6 total)

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• Albert Gallatin letter to John Astor

  New York, NY - 5 August 1835

  In compliance with your request, I will state such facts as I recollect touching the subjects mentioned in your letter of 28th ult.

• Albert Gallatin letter to Daniel Jackson

  New York, NY - 23 August 1836

  I have no recollection of the transaction in reference to which Mr. Goddard petitions Congress.

• Albert Gallatin letter to John Botts

  New York, NY - 14 June 1841

  Except in its character of fiscal agent of the general government, I attach much less importance to a national bank than several of those who are in favor of it

• Albert Gallatin letter to James Madison

  New York, NY - 5 September 1810

  If we can get over the other difficulties respecting West Florida, the business of the custom-house will offer none

• Albert Gallatin letter to Henry Clay

  New York, NY - 23 November 1815

  You must have received a letter from the Treasury similar to that written to me respecting duties on our baggage. I have not answered mine, wishing first to know what you intend to do.

Harman Blennerhassett

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Harman Blennerhassett letters that mention President Jefferson (3 total)

• Harman Blennerhassett letter to Margaret Blennerhassett

  Washington, MD - 29 October 1807

  To-morrow I set out from here for Baltimore, in company with Luther Martin, who has pledged himself to attend, on the part of Col. Burr and myself, at the Circuit Court of the United States, to sit at Chillicothe

• Harman Blennerhassett letter to Margaret Blennerhassett

  Philadelphia, PA - 11 November 1807

  I am much teased by various causes of detention here which I can not control. The arrangement of my pecuniary claims on Col. Burr, and the acquisition of slaves, neither of them yet effected, are the principal.

• Harman Blennerhassett letter to Joseph Alston

  Port Gibson, MS - 2 March 1811

  having long since despaired of all indemnity from Mr. Burr for my losses, by the confederacy in which I was associated with you and him, I count upon a partial reimbursement from you upon grounds and motives which it is the object of this letter to d

Robert Livingston

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Robert Livingston letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• Robert Livingston letter to George Washington

  Philadelphia, PA - 26 February 1783

  I have the honor to inform your Excellency that our last despatches, dated in October, announced a disposition in the belligerent powers to terminate the war by a general peace.

James Madison

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James Madison letters that mention President Jefferson (93 total)

• letter to Murray

  Philadelphia, PA - 18 January 1797

  James Madison letter to Mr. Murray...This country is extremely agitated by pecuniary distresses, and the mercantile troubles which begin to thicken.

• letter to Philip Mazzei

  Philadelphia, PA - 7 July 1781

  James Madison letter to PHILIP MAZZEI

• letter to Edmund Randolph

  Philadelphia, PA - 1 May 1781

  A letter which I received a few days ago from Mr. Jefferson gives me a hope that he will lend his succor in defending the title of Virginia.

• letter to Edmund Pendleton

  Philadelphia, PA - 25 December 1781

  It gives me great pleasure to hear of the honorable acquittal of Mr. Jefferson. I know his abilities, and I think I know his fidelity and zeal for his country so well, that I am persuaded it was a just one.

• letter to James Madison

  Philadelphia, PA - 20 May 1782

  If Mr. Jefferson will be so obliging as to superintend the legal studies of William, I think he cannot do better than prosecute the plan he has adopted.

• letter to James Madison

  Philadelphia, PA - 1 January 1783

  The negotiations for peace are said to be going on under the late commission to Mr. Oswald, which authorizes him to treat with commissioners from the thirteen United States.

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 11 February 1783

  The time of Congress since you left us has been almost exclusively spent on projects for a valuation of the land, as the federal articles require, and yet I do not find that we have got an inch forward

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 16 March 1784

  Another question which several times during my serv.e in Congress exercised their deliberations was, whether seven States could revoke a Commission for a Treaty issued by nine States, at any time before the faith of the Confederacy should be pledged

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 25 April 1784

  Will it not be good policy to suspend further Treaties of Commerce till measures shall have taken place in America which may correct the idea in Europe of impotency in the federal Government in matters of Commerce?

• letter to George Washington

  Richmond, VA - 2 July 1784

  The arrangement which is to carry you to Europe has been made known to me by Mr. Short, who tells me he means to accompany or follow you.

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Richmond, VA - 3 July 1784

  A trial was made for a State Convention, but in a form not the most lucky. The adverse temper of the House, and particularly of Mr. Henry, had determined me to be silent on the subject.

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 20 August 1784

  The act which produces most agitation and discussion is that which restrains foreign trade to enumerated ports.

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 7 September 1784

  The relation in which the Marquis stands to France and America has induced me to enter into a free conversation with him on the subject of the Mississippi.

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 15 September 1784

  The information I have here received convinces me that I cannot accomplish the whole route I had planned

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 11 October 1784

  The Marquis was received by the Indians with equal proofs of attachment as have been shewn him elsewhere in America.

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 17 October 1784

  It seems that most of the Indian tribes, particularly those of the Iroquois, retain a strong predilection for the French

• letter to James Monroe

  Richmond, VA - 8 January 1785

  I fear, a revival of those intrigues and contests of ambition which have more than once distracted and dishonoured the National Councils.

• letter to Edmond Randolph

  Orange, VA - 10 March 1785

  I learn from an intelligent person lately from Kentucky, that the Convention there produced nothing but a statement of grievances

• letter to James Monroe

  Orange, VA - 12 April 1785

  The appointment of Mr. Adams to the Court of Great Britain is a circumstance which does not contradict my expectations.

• letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 27 April 1785

  I thank you much for your attention to my literary wants.

• letter to James Monroe

  Orange, VA - 28 April 1785

  I hear frequent complaints of the disorders of our coin, and the want of uniformity in the denominations of the States.

• James Madison letter to James Monroe

  Orange, VA - 21 June 1785

  Finding from a letter of Mr. Mazzei that you have never been furnished with a copy of the Bill for establishing the Christian Religion in this State, I now inclose one, regretting that I had taken it for granted that you must have been supplied throu

• James Madison letter to George Washington

  Richmond, VA - 11 November 1785

  Your letter for the Assembly was laid before them yesterday. I have reason to believe that it was received with every sentiment which could correspond with yours.

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Richmond, VA - 22 January 1786

  The only one of these which was pursued into an Act is the Bill concerning Religious freedom.

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 18 March 1786

  Since I have been at home I have had leisure to review the literary cargo, for which I am so much indebted to your friendship. The collection is perfectly to my mind.

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 12 May 1786

  Your notes having got into print in France, will inevitably be translated back and published in that form, not only in England but in America, unless you give out the original.

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 12 August 1786

  My ride through Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania, was in the midst of harvest. I found the crops of wheat in the upper parts of the two former considerably injured by the wet weather

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Richmond, VA - 4 December 1786

  The recommendation from the meeting at ANNAPOLIS, of a plenipotentiary Convention in Philadelphia in May next, has been well received by the Assembly here.

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 15 February 1787

  The principal proceedings of subsequent date relate, as nearly as I can recollect, 1 st , to a rejection of the Bill on crimes and punishments, which, after being altered so as to remove most of the objections, as was thought, was lost by a single vo

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 19 March 1787

  What may be the result of this political experiment cannot be foreseen. The difficulties which present themselves are, on one side, almost suflficient to dismay the most sanguine, whilst on the other side the most timid are compelled to encounter the

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 23 April 1787

  The vigorous measures finally pursued by the Government of Massachusetts against the insurgents had the intended effect of dispersing them. By some it was feared that they would re-embody on the return of favorable weather. As yet, no symptom of such

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 15 May 1787

  The number as yet assembled is but small. Among the few is General Washington, who arrived on Sunday evening, amidst the acclamations of the people, as well as more sober marks of the aifection and veneration which continues to be felt for his charac

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 6 June 1787

  The day fixed for the meeting of the Convention was the 14th ultimo. On the 25th, and not before seven States were assembled, General Washington was placed, una voce, in the chair. The secretaryship was given to Major Jackson.

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 18 July 1787

  The Convention continue to sit, and have been closely employed since the commencement of the session. I am still under the mortification of being restrained from disclosing any part of their proceedings.

• James Madison letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 6 September 1787

  A Government will probably be submitted to the people of the States, consisting of a President, cloathed with Executive power; a Senate chosen by the Legislatures, and another House chosen by the people of the States

• James Madison Jr letter to George Washington

  New York, NY - 14 October 1787

  No decisive indications of the public mind in the Northern and middle States can yet be collected. The reports continue to be rather favorable to the act of the Convention from every quarter

• premium contentJames Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 24 October 1787

  You will herewith receive the result of the Convention, which continued its session till the 17th of September. I take the liberty of making some observ.ions on the subject, which will help to make up a letter, if they should answer no other purpose.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 9 December 1787

  The annexed list of trees will shew you that I have ventured to substitute half a dozen sorts of apples in place of the pippins alone, and to add 8 other sorts of American Trees, including twenty of the Sugar maple.

• James Madison Jr letter to George Washington

  New York, NY - 20 January 1788

  The Count de Moustier arrived here a few days ago, as successor to the Chevalier De La Luzerne.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 19 February 1788

  The public here continues to be much agitated by the proposed federal Constitution, and to be attentive to little else. At the date of my last, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, had adopted it.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 22 April 1788

  The proposed Constitution still engrosses the public attention. The elections for the Convention here are but just over and promulged.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 24 July 1788

  I returned here about ten days ago from RICHMOND, which I left a day or two after the dissolution of the Convention. The final question on the new Government was put on the 25th of June.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 10 August 1788

  My last went off just as a vote was taken in the Convention of this State, which foretold the ratification of the new Government. The latter act soon followed, and is inclosed.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 23 August 1788

  The event, whatever may have been its cause, with the tendency of the circular letter from the Convention of New York, has somewhat changed the aspect of things

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 21 September 1788

  The circular letter from the New York Convention has rekindled an ardor among the opponents of the federal Constitution for an immediate revision of it by another General Convention.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 8 October 1788

  There is no doubt that General Washington will be called to the Presidency. For the vice Presidency are talked of principally Mr. Hancock and Mr. Adams.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 17 October 1788

  The States which have adopted the New Constitution are all proceeding to the arrangements for putting it into action in March next.

• James Madison Jr letter to George Washington

  New York, NY - 21 October 1788

  The Count Moustier and the Marchioness Brehan are to set out this day for Mount Vernon. I take it for granted you are not only apprised of the intended visit, but of the time at which the guests may be expected.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 8 December 1788

  This will be handed to you by Mr. Gouverneur Morris, who will embark in a few days for Havre, from whence he will proceed immediately to Paris. He is already well known to you by character

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Philadelphia, PA - 12 December 1788

  There will be seven representatives of the federal party, and one a moderate anti-federalist.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 29 March 1789

  I was then on my way to Virginia. The elections for the new government commenced shortly after my arrival.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 9 May 1789

  The deliberations of the House of Representatives have been chiefly employed on the subject of an Impost. Opinions have been considerably divided on the quantum of duties that would be practicable

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 23 May 1789

  My last inclosed copies of the President's inaugural Speech, and the answer of the House of Representatives. I now add the answer of the Senate.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 27 May 1789

  My former will have made known to you the obstacles to a licence for your visit to America. The new authority has not yet taken up your application.

• James Madison Jr letter to Edmund Randolph

  New York, NY - 24 June 1789

  My last stated a question relating to the power of removal from offices then on the anvil of the House of Representatives.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 30 June 1789

  By this conveyance you will receive permission, through Mr. Jay, to make your proposed visit to America. I fear it will not reach you in time for your arrival here before the commencement of the windy season

• James Madison Jr letter to Edmund Pendleton

  New York, NY - 23 September 1789

  The pressure of unfinished business has suspended the adjournment of Congress till Saturday next.

• James Madison Jr letter to George Washington

  Georgetown, MD - 4 January 1790

  After being detained 8 or ten days beyond the intended commencement of my journey by the critical illness of my mother, I am now subjected to a further delay by an attack on my own health

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 24 January 1790

  The business of Congress is as yet merely in embryo. The principal subjects before them are the plans of revenue and the Militia, reported by Hamilton and Knox.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 4 February 1790

  The idea which the latter evolves is a great one, and suggests many interesting reflections to Legislators, particularly when contracting and providing for public debts.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 14 February 1790

  We proceed slowly in business. The Report of Mr. Hamilton has been, of late, the principal subject of debate. On the foreign debt the vote has been unanimous.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 8 March 1790

  The present subject of deliberation is the proposed assumption of the State debts. Opinions are nearly balanced on it.

• James Madison Jr letter to James Monroe

  New York, NY - 1 June 1790

  The funding bill for the proper debt of the United States is engrossed for the last reading. It conforms in substance to the plan of the Secretary of the Treasury.

• James Madison Jr letter to James Madison

  Philadelphia, PA - 13 February 1791

  am glad to find that my sister Hite has withdrawn herself from the region of the small-pox. It gives me particular pleasure, also, to learn that my mother's health has been so far restored.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 1 May 1791

  From conversations which I have casually heard, it appears that among the enormities produced by the spirit of speculation and fraud, a practice is spreading of taking out administration on the effects of deceased soldiers and other claimants leaving

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 12 May 1791

  I had seen Paine's pamphlet, with the preface of the Philadelphia Editor. It immediately occured that you were brought into the Frontispiece in the manner you explain.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 27 June 1791

  Mr. Adams seems to be getting faster and faster into difficulties. His attack on Paine, which I have not seen, will draw the public attention to his obnoxious principles more than everything he has published.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 10 July 1791

  The Bank shares have risen as much in the Market here as at Philadelphia. It seems admitted on all hands now that the plan of the institution gives a moral certainty of gain to the subscribers

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 13 July 1791

  Beckley has just got back from his eastern trip. He says that the partizans of Mr. Adams's heresies in that quarter are perfectly insignificant in point of number; that particularly in Boston he is become distinguished for his unpopularity

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 4 August 1791

  Stock and scrip continue to be the sole domestic subjects of conversation.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  New York, NY - 8 August 1791

  It is surmised that the deferred debt is to be taken up at the next session, and some anticipated provision made for it.

• James Madison Jr letter to Heney Lee

  Philadelphia, PA - 15 April 1792

  You know already that the President has exerted his power of checking the unconstitutional career of Congress.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 12 June 1792

  I have from Kentucky down to the 8th May. Little depredations from the savages continue to be complained of. The people, however, are chiefly occupied with the approaching distribution of the new offices.

• James Madison Jr letter to Edmund Randolph

  Orange, VA - 13 September 1792

  That I wished and recommended Mr. Freneau to be appointed to his present Clerkship is certain. But the Department of State was not the only, nor, as I recollect, the first one, to which I mentioned his name and character.

• James Madison Jr letter to Edmund Pendleton

  Philadelphia, PA - 6 December 1792

  It appears, on the whole, that the combination against the revolution, and particularly against their new Republic, is extremely formidable, and that there is still greater danger within from the follies and barbarities which prevail in Paris.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 12 April 1793

  The refusal of Dunlap in the case you mention confirms the idea of a combined influence against the freedom of the press.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 8 May 1793

  I anxiously wish that the reception of Genet may testify what I believe to be the real affections of the people. It is the more desirable, as a seasonable plum after the bitter pills which it seems must be administered.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 27 May 1793

  I feel for your situation, but you must bear it. Every consideration, private as well as public, requires a further sacrifice of your longings for the repose of Monticello.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 13 June 1793

  I observ. that the newspapers continue to criticise the President's proclamation, and I find that some of the criticisms excite the attention of dispassionate and judicious individuals here.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 17 June 1793

  I fell in two days ago with French Strother, who was returning circuitously from RICHMOND. He had seen W. C. Nicholas on his way, and spoke of him as among the decided friends of the French cause.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  Orange, VA - 19 June 1793

  It is mortifying to the real friends of the President that his fame and his influence should have been unnecessarily made to depend in any degree on political events in a foreign quarter of the Globe

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 29 June 1793

  Much will depend on events in Europe; and it is to be regretted that the popularity of the President or the policy of our Government should ever be staked on such contingencies.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 18 July 1793

  I have read over the subject which you recommend to my attention. It excites equally surprise and indignation, and ought certainly to be taken notice of by some one who can do it justice.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 22 July 1793

  From his conversation, his sentiments are right and firm on the French Revolution, and in other respects I discovered no symptoms of heresy.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 30 July 1793

  Do you know what is the idea of France with regard to the defensive quality of the guaranty, and of the criterion between offensive and defensive war, which I find differently defined by different jurists; also, what are the ideas of the President on

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 5 August 1793

  Your account of the ticklish situation with respect to Genet in the 14 th is truly distressing. His folly would almost beget suspicions of the worst sort.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 11 August 1793

  The task on which you have put me must be abridged, so as not to go beyond that period. You will see that the first topic is not yet completed.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 20 August 1793

  I am just setting off to Monroe's, and hope to prevent the trouble of an express from Monticello with the letter referred to in it. I have already acquainted you with the immediate object of this visit.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  At Col. Monroes - 22 August 1793

  The whole piece was more hurried than it ought to have been, and these paragraphs penned in the instant of my setting out, which had been delayed as late as would leave enough of the day for the journey.

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 27 August 1793

  I have since seen the RICHMOND and the Philad'a papers, containing, the latter, the certificate of Jay & King, and the publications relating to the subject of it; the former, the proceedings at RICHMOND, dictated, no doubt, by the cabal at Philad'a

• James Madison Jr letter to Thomas Jefferson

  unknown - 2 September 1793

  The conduct of Genet, as developed in these, and in his proceedings as exhibited in the newspapers, is as unaccountable as it is distressing. The effect is beginning to be strongly felt here

• James Madison Jr letter to James Monroe

  unknown - 15 September 1793

  Since I parted from you I have had several letters from Mr. Jefferson, in which all the facts involving Genet are detailed. His conduct has been that of a madman.

• James Madison Jr letter to James Monroe

  Orange, VA - 29 October 1793

  I send the little balance of tea due to Mrs. Monroe, which I intended, but failed, to procure before my late trip.

Abigail Adams

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Abigail Adams letters that mention President Jefferson (11 total)

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  On Board Ship Active - 6 July 1784

  I have been sixteen days at sea, and have not attempted to write a single letter. 'T is true, I have kept a journal whenever I was able ; but that must be close locked up, unless I was sure to hand it you with safety.

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  Auteuil, FRA - 5 September 1784

  Auteuil is a village four miles distant from Paris, and one from Passy. The house we have taken is large, commodious, and agreeably situated, near the Woods of Boulogne, which belong to the King, and which Mr. Adams calls his park

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  Auteuil, FRA - 9 December 1784

  I go into Paris sometimes to the plays, of which I am very fond ; but I so severely pay for it, that I refrain many times upon account of my health. It never fails giving me a severe headache

• Abigail Adams letter to Lucy Cranch

  Auteuil, FRA - 7 May 1785

  Well, my dear niece, I have returned from Mr. Adams's. When I got there, I found a pretty large company. It consisted of the Marquis and Madame de la Fayette...

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  Auteuil, FRA - 8 May 1785

  Can my dear sister realize that it is near eleven months since I left her ? To me it seems incredible ; more like a dream than a reality. Yet it ought to appear the longest ten months of my life

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  London, ENG - 1 October 1785

  You must know that yesterday the whole diplomatic corps dined here ; that is, his Lordship the Marquis of Carmarthen, and all the foreign ministers, fifteen in all, and to-day the newspapers proclaim it.

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  London, ENG - 6 April 1786

  When a body has attended one of these parties, you know the whole of the entertainment. There were about two hundred persons present last evening. Three large rooms full of card-tables

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  London, ENG - 25 February 1787

  I think I should not feel more anxious if I was in the midst of all the disturbances, than I do at this distance, where imagination is left at full liberty. When law and justice are laid prostrate, who or what is secure ?

• Abigail Adams letter to Mary Cranch

  London, ENG - 16 July 1787

  I have had with me for a fortnight a little daughter of Mr. Jefferson's, who arrived here with a young negro girl, her servant, from Virginia.

• Abigail Adams letter to Elizabeth Shaw

  Richmond Hill, NY - 27 September 1789

  I write to you, my dear sister, not from the disputed banks of the Potomac, the Susquehanna, or the Delaware, but from the peaceful borders of the Hudson ; a situation where the hand of nature has so lavishly displayed her beauties

• Abigail Adams letter to Thomas Adams

  Quincy, MA - 8 November 1797

  I have much upon my mind which I could say to you ; prudence forbids my committing it to writing.

Thomas Paine

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• Thomas Paine letter to George Washington

  London, ENG - 1 May 1790

  Our very good friend, the Marquis De Lafayette, has intrusted to my care the key of the Bastille, and a drawing handsomely framed, representing the demolition of that detestable prison, as a present to your Excellency

Francois Deforgues

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• Francois Deforgues letter to Gouverneur Morris

  Paris, FRA - 10 October 1793

  The President of the United States has done justice to our sentiments, in attributing the deviations of the citizen Genet to causes entirely foreign from his instructions

Dolley Madison

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Dolley Madison letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• letter to Payne Todd

  Montpelier, VA - 0 April 1823

  Dolly Madison letter to son...I am impatient to hear from you, my dearest Payne

John Whittier

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John Whittier letters that mention President Jefferson (2 total)

• John Whittier letter to Robert Rantoul

  Boston, MA -

  I am fearful that I am troubling thee too often with the question of slavery, but the deep interest I feel must be my excuse.

• John Whittier letter to John Hale

  Amesbury, MA - 30 July 1847

  Pardon me for a suggestion or two. It is important that it should be understood that thou art disconnected entirely from the two old parties...

Charles Ingersoll

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Charles Ingersoll letters that mention President Jefferson (1 total)

• Charles Ingersoll letter to Rufus King

  Philadelphia, PA - 8 October 1809

  I cannot but believe, perhaps merely because I hope, that Mr. Madison will display a more manly & magnanimous policy than either Adams or Jefferson

Barent Gardenier

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• Barent Gardenier letter to Rufus King

  Washington, MD - 16 January 1803

  Nothing decisive has yet transpired in regard to the ensuing presidential Election. One thing however appears pretty certain ; Clinton cannot compete successfully with Madison.

Christopher Gore

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Christopher Gore letters that mention President Jefferson (2 total)

• Christopher Gore letter to Rufus King

  Boston, MA - 16 June 1808

  Old Mr. Adams says the present President is void of all capacity to preside over the affairs of a Nation, & the country is now ruled by an abominable Faction, which is second to none in the World, in Wickedness and Folly

• Christopher Gore letter to Rufus King

  Waltham, MA - 11 November 1810

  In this State for a long time, the support of Mr. Jefferson's weak & wicked systems was confined to the ignorant and needy, & the profligate.

John Trumbull

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• John Trumbull letter to Rufus King

  London, ENG - 30 April 1809

  Austria has commenced Hostilities and the Force of France will be so engaged on that side as to give breathing time to the Spaniards and Portuguese.