Thomas Jefferson
26 documents
Report on the Barbary States
Randall declares that he will be governed by his orders and will do his best to fulfill them and hopes that the circumstances will be considered if his services are not equal to expectations.
Thomas Jefferson PapersL'Arbitrage Que Vous Aver Propose
M. Gardon agrees to a negotiation between Jefferson and His Majesty's ministers.
The Thomas Jefferson PapersPetition of John Fitch Respecting His Steam-Powered Vessel
Fitch petitions Jefferson, Randolph, and Knox for funds to cover his expenses in developing a prototype of a steam-driven vessel which he believes will immensely improve navigation of the waters of …
Papers of John Fitch.Claims Respecting the Invention of a Steam Boat
Fitch petitions Jefferson, Knox, and Randolph to order that all claims, arguments, and proofs respecting the invention of a steam boat made by him or any competitor should be committed to writing and …
Papers of John Fitch.Authorizing Payment to Invalid Pensioners
An Act providing military pensions for one year to invalids who were wounded or disabled during the Revolutionary War.
Thomas Jefferson CollectionAuthorization of the Purchase of West Point
Congress authorizes the President to purchase for the use of the United States a tract of land situated in the State of New York, commonly called West Point, as shall be judged by him requisite for …
Thomas Jefferson CollectionDesire for Meeting
Letter, directs Cabinet meeting.
Autographs of American Presidents, Statesmen, and Generals.Swedish Neutral Vessel
Knox argues that the Swedish neutral vessel brought into U.S. ports before August 5th is not included in the rule to restore vessels taken by privateers after that period. The appeal to the Circut …
Thomas Jefferson PapersPlacing the Cart Before the Horse
Washington warns that the pending application should not be addressed until a survey, an essential document, is taken. Doing so would be like placing the cart before the horse.
Thomas Jefferson PapersGeneral Stewart declines appointments; brigs Cunningham and Pilgrim
General Stewart declines acceptance of appointment as inspector of the Philadelphia port and naval office. He made the application at insistence of father in law, who is now convinced that office will …
Thomas Jefferson PapersFrench Privateer Schooner Industry and Sans Culottes
Transmits letter from Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland with sundry depositions relative to force alleged to have been received in Baltimore port by French Privateer Schooner Industry. Also …
Thomas Jefferson PapersCommunication Between Philadelphia, New York, & Baltimore, Etc.
The Letters which you will receive herewith are all that have come to the Office since your departure. I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles …
Thomas Jefferson PapersCapture of the Brig "Nancy"
Jefferson is asked to inform the British minister that two French privateers have captured the brig "Nancy" of Jamaica and taken her to New London. The Governor of Connecticut has captured this brig …
Thomas Jefferson PapersList of Documents
Copies of instructions given to Walton, Steele, Moore and speech given by President to Cherokees regarding sale of land. Requested return of journal kept by Commissioners.
Fifth Congress: President's Messages Relating to Indian Relations to the Senate [5B-C1 to C4] (RG46) (M1074, Roll 5)Report on the National Armory
McHenry transmits a report of the expenses of the National Armory at Springfield, Massachusetts.
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report on the Claim of Seth Harding
The report from the Secretary of War and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Treasury on the claim of Seth Harding in pursuance of the "Act for the relief of the Refugees from the British provinces …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Report on the Claim of Seth Harding
Enclosed is the report from the Secretary of War and the Comptroller and Secretary of the Treasury on the claim of Seth Harding in pursuance of the "Act for the relief of the Refugees from the British …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Claims of Certain Canadian Refugees
"I have the honor to enclose to you a Report on the claims of certain Canadian refugees, under the Act of the 7th of April 1798."
Transcribed Reports and Communications Transmitted by the Executive Branch to the Senate, 1789-1819. (RG46) (M1257, Rolls 1-3)Claims of Canadian Refugees
Enclosed is a report on the claims of certain Canadian refugees referred to in the Act of the 7th of April 1798.
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)Claims for Militia Services in the State of Georgia
McHenry is submitting to the Senate copies of a report made to the House of Representatives relative to claims respecting militia services in the State of Georga. It will include the claim for …
Sixth Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of War [6A-F3] (RG46) (M1706, Roll 4)
