Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the second vice president under John Adams. Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism and natural rights.
Parigi 20 Xbre 1779. Eccellenza Ho avuto già L’onore di congratularmi coll’ Eccellenza Vostra, per La giustizia resa al vostro carattere, e ai vostri talenti dai vostri compatriotti elevandovi al…
In Council Annapolis 20th. Decr. 1779 Sir The enclosed is a Copy of Intelligence, this Moment received by this Board, from his Excellency the Chevalier De la Luzerne. We have…
War Office Wmsburg Dec. 23d. 1779. The Board advise that the most expeditious measures be immediately adopted, to remove to places of Safety both up James and York river all…
Head Quarters Morristown 25h. Decr. 1779 Sir I had the honor of addressing your Excellency on the 11h: inst. I then informed you it was reported that the fleet, which…
Head Qrs: Morris Town Decr the 26 1779 Sir On the 13th. Instant I had the honor to receive your Excellency’s Letter of the 28th Ulto. with a copy of…
Passy, May 6. 1781. Dear Sir This will be delivered to your Excellency by Mr. Grieve, who goes to America with a View of establishing himself in the State of…
Passy, July 15. 1782. Dear Sir, I was in great Hopes when I saw your Name in the Commission for treating of Peace, that I should have had the Happiness…
Benjamin Franklin discusses the common practice of seeking influence or protection to secure payment of debts, noting that creditors often petition officials before formally presenting their claims. He requests Thomas Jefferson's advice on a specific case enclosed with the letter to provide guidance to the creditor involved. Franklin aims to clarify proper procedures for debt collection and offers assistance through Jefferson's counsel.
Montreuil Sur mer May 22. 1785 My dear Sir We left Auteuil the 20 th. afternoon and have made easy Journeys. indeed We could not have done otherwise, because the…
Dessin’s 1 Calais May 23. 1785. Monday. Dear Sir We are just arrived, covered with Dust, and have hired, our Boat, to go over tomorrow at ten. no green Peas,…
Bath Hotel London May 27. 1785 Dear Sir I found that either the Duke of Dorsetts Letter to the Premier, had produced an order at Dover or that his Graces…
London Bath Hotel Westminster June 6. 1785 2 Dear Sir 1 Mr. Adams has already written you that we arrived in London upon the 27 of May. 3 We journey’d…
The publick Advertiser— Yesterday Lord Gerge Gordon had the Honour of a long conference with his Excellency John Adams, (honest John Adams) the Ambassador of America, at the hotel of…
Grosvenor Square London August 12 1785 Dear sir I would not omit so good an opportunity as presents by Mr. Short, 1 of continuing the correspondence which you have done…
Grosvenor Square Wesminster Sept r. 4. 1785 Dear Sir I have received three Letter of the Tenor and Date of the within— I cannot find in any Gazetteer or geographical…
London Sepbr 6 1785 Dear sir I cannot omit by this opportunity acquainting you that on sunday the August packet arrived in which came Mr. Church and brought us Letters…
Grosvenor Square Oct r. 2. 1785 Dear Sir Coll Franks arrived Yesterday afternoon, with your Favour of Sept r. 24.— 1 I have Signed all the Papers as you Sent…
Grosvenor Square Oct r. 3. 1785 1 Dear Sir You have undoubtedly hit upon, the true Word of the Riddle.— Yet there was no riddle, nor any clear meaning. it…
London October 19 1785 Dear sir Mr. Fox a young Gentleman from Philadelphia who came recommended by Dr. Rush to Mr. Adams, 1 will have the Honour of delivering you…
London October 25 1785 Sir I should not so soon have ventured to interrupt your more important avocations by an other Scrible, having writen you a few Days since, if…
Grosvenor Square Nov. 1. 1785. Dear Sir Your Favour of the 18 th. did not reach me, till last night.— I am glad the D r has arrived Safe and…
Grosvenor Square Nov. 4. 1785 Dear sir M r Preston has at last found and Sent me, your Letter. 1 D r Bancroft Spoke to me, about Commodore Jones’s Demand…
Grosvenor Square Dec r. 13. 1785. Dear Sir I have received a Letter from my Friend General Warren of Milton Hill near Boston, acquainting me, that Congress have it in…
Grosvenor Square Decemr. 20th. 1785 Dear Sir Your favours by Colln. Smith and by the Baron Polintz 1 came safe to hand. As you have justly estimated the Worth and…