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to William Hilliard re: books for the library at the University of Virginia

Jefferson mentions that the crates of books have not been received yet, discusses some specific shipments, and warns Hilliard not to exceed his funds for buying books for the University. Written in Monticello

GLC05347

Address of the yearly meeting of Friends, to Thomas Jefferson and his reply

Covers topics of international peace, condition of Indians, and the slave trade. Only printing. Printed by Samuel Wood. Dated 13 November. American Imprints 12626.

GLC06984

Blank printed bill of sale for slaves from Jefferson's estate, for T.J. Randolph

Apparently an unused bill of sale for the disposal of Jefferson's slaves by Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Jefferson's grandson and executor of his will. "Know all men by these presents, that I, Thomas J. Randolph, Executor of Thomas Jefferson... have...

GLC06996

to Henry Dearborn re: recommending W.Duncanson for Librarian of Congress

Jefferson, writing to his Secretary of War, discusses nominations for various posts, particularly W. Duncanson for Librarian of Congress, because of his distressed condition. "He was in the worst days of terror, one of the 4 or 5 who alone stood...

GLC06826

to William Henry Harrison

Asks Harrison, then governor of the Indiana Territory, to help pass laws prohibiting the sale of alcohol to Indians, in hopes that it will remove a "great obstacle to their acquiring industrious habits." Also notes that the general government policy...

GLC07156

to William H. Harrison re: seeking more land for the U.S. by subjugating Indians

"To promote this disposition to exchange lands,which they have to spare and we want . . . we shall push our trading houses, and be glad to see the good & influential individuals among them run in debt, because we observe that when these debts get...

GLC07171

to Ann Welsh re: denying pension to widow of Revolutionary War officer

"Having fallen during the war, no right of half pay could arise in their case . . . A legislature must follow general rules, and never do for one person what they would not do for every other under the same circumstances . . . [commutation] has never...

GLC07172

to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: Louisiana Purchase lands for Lafayette as a gift

Concerning Louisiana lands for Lafayette's sacrifices during Revolution: "There are adjacent to the town of N. Orleans on both sides of the Canal of Cavondelet a body of ungranted lands . . . considering the great value that this will very soon be...

GLC07173.01

An Act relative to the Compensations to Certain officers [duties]

Printed document signed. "An act of relative to the compensations to certain officers employed in the collections of the duties of import and tonnage." Outlining "allowances" to be paid to tax collectors of various areas

GLC07305

to Various

1. 3 pgs + docket. 25x19 cm. 27 January 1804. re: negotiating with Barbary pirates. Jefferson promises that he holds the friendship of the Prince Bey of Tunis in high regard and does not intend to be misunderstood, but regrets to be forced to...

GLC07903