Author: Rembrandt Peale
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Will make a copy of his portrait of Jefferson for thirty dollars; because of the difficulties presented by the front face, the fact that it is a copy will be obvious; was disappointed in the print made from this picture; had hopes that the second would be better but was still disappointed; the poor state of engraving as well as painting in this country is due to the want of encouragement.
Letter, 1801 March 1, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to [Thomas Jefferson], N.p
Author: Rembrandt Peale
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Will make a copy of his portrait of Jefferson for thirty dollars; because of the difficulties presented by the front face, the fact that it is a copy will be obvious; was disappointed in the print made from this picture; had hopes that the second would be better but was still disappointed; the poor state of engraving as well as painting in this country is due to the want of encouragement.
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Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Will make a copy of his portrait of Jefferson for thirty dollars; because of the difficulties presented by the front face, the fact that it is a copy will be obvious; was disappointed in the print made from this picture; had hopes that the second would be better but was still disappointed; the poor state of engraving as well as painting in this country is due to the want of encouragement.
Letter, 1801 March 23, Philad[elphi]a, [Pennsylvania] to Thomas Jefferson, N.p
Author: James Magoffin
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Category : Philadelphia (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Sends copy of Chipman's Principles of Government after hearing Jefferson speak favorably of it; was led by Jefferson's remarks to a perusal of the work; tendency of mass of people to receive principles second hand retards the progress of truth; men follow the beaten paths of antiquity even if incorrect rather than conduct deliberate research; truth demands only a candid search and always rewards laborer; prosperity of Philadelphia increasing due to hopes of reaching an understanding with France.
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Category : Philadelphia (Pa.)
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Sends copy of Chipman's Principles of Government after hearing Jefferson speak favorably of it; was led by Jefferson's remarks to a perusal of the work; tendency of mass of people to receive principles second hand retards the progress of truth; men follow the beaten paths of antiquity even if incorrect rather than conduct deliberate research; truth demands only a candid search and always rewards laborer; prosperity of Philadelphia increasing due to hopes of reaching an understanding with France.
Letter, 1806 March 1, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to [Thomas] Jefferson, N.p
Author: Jay Marsh
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Category : Steel
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Has found method of converting iron into steel; would like to have first chance to conduct procedure; is a backwoodsman on expense at Philadelphia and hopes for early answer.
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Category : Steel
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Has found method of converting iron into steel; would like to have first chance to conduct procedure; is a backwoodsman on expense at Philadelphia and hopes for early answer.
Letter, 1820 May 1, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to Thomas Jefferson, N.p
Author: Giacomo Raggi
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Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Requests letter of recommendation to help him dispose of "a few natural curiosities" he brought from Italy; and to encourage him in getting "the Sculpture of a Monument to the Immortal Washington to be erected in this city."
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Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Requests letter of recommendation to help him dispose of "a few natural curiosities" he brought from Italy; and to encourage him in getting "the Sculpture of a Monument to the Immortal Washington to be erected in this city."
Letter, 1791 December 1, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania], to Thomas Jefferson, N.p
Author: Willing, Morris and Swanwick
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
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Enclosed is letter from Mr. DeLormene who refers them to Jefferson for information; they would appreciate any information on subject.
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Languages : en
Pages : 1
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Enclosed is letter from Mr. DeLormene who refers them to Jefferson for information; they would appreciate any information on subject.
Letter, 1805 January 7, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to [Thomas Jefferson], N.p
Author: Archibald McAllister
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Languages : en
Pages : 2
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To the Constitution recommends the son of Israell Israell, late sheriff of Philadelphia, to be a member of Congress; the son is worthy of it; asks to be informed if he [himself] shall be a member of Congress or not.
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Languages : en
Pages : 2
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To the Constitution recommends the son of Israell Israell, late sheriff of Philadelphia, to be a member of Congress; the son is worthy of it; asks to be informed if he [himself] shall be a member of Congress or not.
Letter, 1793 March 23, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to [William] Short, N.p
Author: Thomas Jefferson
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Category : Jacobins
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Cautions Short to be careful about the tone and content of his correspondence to Alexander Hamilton, who submitted some of Short's correspondence to the Senate as part of a report on foreign debt repayment; Short's anti-Jacobinism rankled members of Congress as being un-republican, but Jefferson defends Short's reputation.
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Category : Jacobins
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Cautions Short to be careful about the tone and content of his correspondence to Alexander Hamilton, who submitted some of Short's correspondence to the Senate as part of a report on foreign debt repayment; Short's anti-Jacobinism rankled members of Congress as being un-republican, but Jefferson defends Short's reputation.
Letter, 1793 [February], N.p. to Thomas Jefferson, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania].
Author: William G. Sydnor
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Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Refers to letter by Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. dated 28 December 1792; hopes for a promotion in the army, but does not expect it until he has proper knowledge in the military line.
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Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Refers to letter by Thomas Mann Randolph Jr. dated 28 December 1792; hopes for a promotion in the army, but does not expect it until he has proper knowledge in the military line.
Letter, 1810 November 19, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to Thomas Jefferson, N.p
Author: William Partridge
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Category : Dyes and dyeing
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Asks opinion of his plan to publish a book on dyeing; issued in periodical numbers; by subscription, limited to 200; price of each number about $4.00; will take six years.
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Category : Dyes and dyeing
Languages : en
Pages : 2
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Asks opinion of his plan to publish a book on dyeing; issued in periodical numbers; by subscription, limited to 200; price of each number about $4.00; will take six years.
Letter, 1806 February 6, Philadelphia, [Pennsylvania] to [Thomas Jefferson], n.p
Author: Rapatel
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Languages : fr
Pages : 2
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On his departure from France, was charged with giving him a letter from M. de Lafayette; prevented from delivering it in person by service to General Moreau; would be happy if Jefferson had employment for him.
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Languages : fr
Pages : 2
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On his departure from France, was charged with giving him a letter from M. de Lafayette; prevented from delivering it in person by service to General Moreau; would be happy if Jefferson had employment for him.