1Enclosure: Resolutions of the Creditors of Smith & Riddle, 6 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Creditors of the late firm of Smith & Riddle , Richmond , July 6, 1819. Joseph Marx , Esquire , in the Chair. After examining the papers laid before them, containing a statement of the situation of their affairs, it was resolved unanimously, That while we regret the unfortunate issue of their business, arising chiefly from misplaced and much abused confidence in a...
2To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 6 July 1819 (Adams Papers)
I will not delay to Send you a few lines—in answer to your favour of June 24th—with which I was gratified—at my return from a Short excursion to the Oneyda Lake—when I went to bid a last farewell to a friend, decaying in mind and body—He can not be long here, neither is it desirable either for him or his Children—It is mr J. Bernhard—who followed my Steps from Europe; and whose worthy Son...
3From James Madison to William Eustis, 6 July 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have delayed to thank you for your favors from Williamsburg & N York, till I should learn that a letter would find you at Boston. This I have just done. I am glad that your interview with Dr. Mason has authenticated a circumstance, which tho’ of a minute character, it is well eno’ should not be left in uncertainty. And I am very glad that you sought the conversation with Van Wert. The...
4John M. Perry to Thomas Jefferson, 6 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
the inclosed order is for the a ballance of due for Brick work done last year includeing the Resst of M rs Garner s house— I should be glad to get a further sum before you go to poplar forest otherwise I shall be left destitue of funds to Carry on the work I have on hand. RC ( ViU: TJP
5William Wirt to Thomas Jefferson, 6 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The only court in this district which has original cognizance in matters testamentary is the Orphans’ Court , the laws of Maryland , which, you know, are in force in the district, not having been altered by congress in this respect. If you will send me Gen l Kosciusko ’s will, with a certificate of it’s proof and of your relinquishment of the executorship, I can have the will proved here and...