Thomas Jefferson
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Piracy of the Barbary States, Etc.
Jefferson discusses Greene's inquiries regarding the sale of a ship and his arrangements for selling live oaks to European governments. Jefferson also discusses the piracy of the North-African Barbary …
Thomas Jefferson PapersJefferson offers his opinion to Knox regarding the Treaty of Hopewell
Letter, describes Treaty of Hopewell; describes rights of preemption and occupation.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Jefferson makes inquiries regarding protocol to the Secretary at War
Letter, Jefferson asks Knox for permission to invite guests.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Report Concerning Indian Boundary Lines
Jefferson delineates the boundaries of the United States and Indian Nations.
MG23 HI1 John Graves Simcoe, PapersCertification of a True Copy
Document certified the enclosed document was a true copy of Act to raising additional troops for the protection of frontier.
Executive Papers, Office of Governors LettersVetting a response to Mr. Hammond
Secretary Jefferson asks for Secretary Knox's alterations for the response to Mr. Hammond.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Recommendation for Thomas Diver
Letter, recommends Thomas Diver as clerk.
Henry Knox Papers. [Microfilm]Ship Taken to Baltimore
In a letter received from Maryland, Jefferson has learned that a ship has been taken into Baltimore. He is forwarding to Knox the letters that have come into his hands that should go to the War …
Thomas Jefferson PapersReturn of the Ship "Betsy"
The enclosed memorial of one thousand pounds satisfies the public fine so the ship "Betsy" can be returned to her owner.
Thomas Jefferson PapersReturn of a Senator from Baltimore
Jefferson encloses to Bankson the return of a Senator for Delaware which should be delivered to the Secretary of the Senate.
Thomas Jefferson PapersRequest for a safe conveyance
Thomas Jefferson with compliments to Mr. Sterrett will thank him for giving a safe conveyance to inland, which he prefers making from Baltimore. Mentions bill of exchange, Van Shepherd and Hubard.
Thomas Jefferson PapersReport from the Territory of the South
The Secretary of State has received from the Secretary of the Territory of the South a report on the activities of the territorial government to be presented to the President. There does not appear to …
Thomas Jefferson PapersRegarding detention of ship William
Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson writes about the detention of the ship William. Detaining her within the limits of protection. Detention can only be by the military. Takes liberty of submitting …
Thomas Jefferson PapersRecovering Three Captured Negro Men
Jefferson discusses three Negro men that have been captured by Indians and whether or not they can be recovered. He observes that it is not a question of whether they are slave or free but whether …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPublishing the Rules of August 3rd
Jefferson has reflected on the proposition for publishing the rules of August 3rd and thinks that inserting them in the newspapers with the appropriate preface would be as effective as any other …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPublic Business
Jefferson discusses the public business which he takes the liberty of troubling Jackson with.
Thomas Jefferson PapersProposed defense of Norfolk, Matters Regarding Foreign Vessels in American Harbors and Waters
Jefferson has received the letters from the British Consul at Norfolk and the information of Henry Tucker, and has passed them to the President. The legislature has not considered the idea of putting …
Thomas Jefferson Papers
