1Rockfish Gap Report of the University of Virginia Commissioners, 4 August 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners for the University of Virginia having met, as by law required at the tavern in Rockfish gap on the blue ridge , on the 1 st day of August of this present year 1818 , and having formed a board, proceeded on that day to the discharge of the duties assigned to them by the act of the legislature intituled an “act appropriating part of the revenue of the literary fund and for...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Armistead T. Mason, 24 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much indebted fellow Citizens for your very friendly address, and read with great satisfaction the patriotic sentiments it expresses. The measures lately pursued in preference either to War or an ignominious surrender of our rights as an independent people have undoubtedly produced the beneficial effects of saving our property & Seamen, of lengthening the term of our peace & of giving...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Armistead T. Mason, 14 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
By order of the meeting I transmit to you the enclosed duplicate of their proceedings. With sentiments of mingld admiration and gratitude I have the honor to be, most Sincerely your friend. ViW : Jefferson Papers, Tucker-Coleman Collection. At a meeting of the Republicans of Loudoun County, in the Town of Leesburg, on the 13th. day of February 1809, convened agreeably to Public notice, “for...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Armistead T. Mason, 3 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Jan. 7. came to my hand on the 23d. only of that month; since which the pressure of business which could not be delayed, has prevented my sooner acknoleging it’s reciept. the offer of service therein made by the subscribing members of the troop of cavalry, attached to the 57th. regiment of Virginia militia, under your command, is worthy of that ardent love of our country which,...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Armistead T. Mason, 3 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a letter in answer to that in which you offer the services of the subscribing members of your troop of cavalry. I make this separate & private answer to the very friendly letter addressed to me in your own name only, & which accompanied the former. the relation which you bear to my most valued & worthy friend Stevens T. Mason gives you a just title to communicate your wishes to...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Armistead T. Mason, 7 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The members, of the Troop of Cavalry, attached to the 57th Regiment of Virginia Militia, whose names are subjoined, have authorised me to tender their services to the United States, in the event of a War. It is not a vain parade of Patriotism which induces them to make this Tender; they are influenced by no motive; and they have no object but to serve their Country in the time of need. They...