Jefferson's Germantown Letters; Together with Other Papers Relating to His Stay in Germantown During the Month of November, 1793 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1906 Excerpt: ...him where his interference may be useful to the vessels or subjects of his Danish Majesty, the desire of the US. being to extend to the vessels & subjects of that crown, as well as to those of his Swedish majesty the same protection as is given to those of our own citizens. I have the honor to be with much respect Sir Your most obedt. sert. Mr. Soderstrom Consul of Sweden. Th: Jefferson ROBERT GAMBLE TO JEFFERSON. Richmond, Novemr. 21. 1793 Sir I have your favor of the 14th. covering a letter to Mr. Newburn. Which is delivered him to night--(he is returned some weeks past)--It is with great pleasure I hear from you. That the dreadful disease which raged in Philadelphia has subsided, --I wish the President may not, have risked too much, by going to the City so soon.--Melancholly would public affairs appear to our Citizens, at this important Crisis; should he be taken from the Helm of Government--. Shall we have no hopes of your continuing in office? Many of your friends yet flatter themselves you will at last postpone your resignation. Since the day after I came to Richmond I have been confined to my Room & Bed by sickness--And now Just able to sit up.--This, to a poor country-born merchant is a great difficulty, at this particular season of the year.--however, I trust that I feel gratitude to God. That I am in a fair prospect of recovery.--I have the pleasure to inform you this. The Honble John Brown is recovered from his sickness on Staunton & will be able to attend Congress early in the session--The fellow who brought your wine (in cases) from Baltimore having been pd. the freight there.--did not call on my young man here.--And therefore stored them at Rockets. I believe all is safe.--I understand you have more goods with the same People (Hague...