1James Madison to David Hosack, 28 May 1829 (Madison Papers)
The copy of your "Memoir of De Witt Clinton" which I owe to your politeness, found me under the influence of an oppressive indisposition, from which I apprehend a slow recovery. In this feeble state of my health, at my advanced Age, and with arrears of pressing claims on my attention, it is uncertain at least when I shall be able to give the memoir such a perusal as would be agreeable to me....
2From Thomas Jefferson to David Hosack, 24 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
My grandson Th: J.R. the bearer of this letter, on a Journey to the North will probably pass some few days in N. York. your former kindnesses have made it almost a duty in my connections to present their respects to you when passing thro’ your city . he is, in himself indeed personally and truly worthy of that honor, but the motive of permission on your part can only be that the tree we have...
3From Thomas Jefferson to David Hosack, 9 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieve with due thankfulness the proof which your letter conveys of the mark of attention shewn me by the N. York horticultural society by electing me an honorary member of their society. I love the art, but age has taken from me the power of proving it by any services I can render them in return for the honor done me. with my best wishes for their success and the expressions of my thanks...
4From James Madison to David Hosack, 20 December 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your notification of my having been elected an Honorary Member of the New York Horticultural Society. Having derived from the view given of the Institution, in the Inaugural discourse of the President, a full persuasion of the excellence of its plan, and of its promised usefulness, I can not undervalue the honor of such a relation to it. I wish I could add that there was a...
5From James Madison to David Hosack, 23 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
J.M. with his respects to Dr. H returns his thanks for the Inaugural Discourse before the N. Y. Horticultural Society, politely sent to him. The Discourse is not only recommended by the general information it contains, but derives particular value from the model for such Establishts. presented in the sketch for that of N. York. Draft ( DLC ). David Hosack, An Inaugural Discourse, Delivered...
6From Thomas Jefferson to David Hosack, 23 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This letter will be handed to you by mr Thomas M. Randolph jun r brother of the gentleman of that name, late Governor of this state and a member of my family, who was so much distinguished by your kindness on a visit to New York some time ago. of his family and standing with us therefore I need say nothing. but with truth and equal propriety I may add assurances of the virtues of his...
7From Thomas Jefferson to David Hosack, 12 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 6 th is recieved, with the two volumes you were so kind as to send me, for which be pleased to accept my thanks. with respect to mr Audrain, his mathematical talents are well known to be of the first grade of that science in the US. and such as any seminary might be proud to have in it’s employ. but we are committed beyond retraction. the Visitors of our University, at their...
8From Thomas Jefferson to David Hosack, 26 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this letter is mr Randolph, late Governor of this state, and my son in law. proposing to pass a few days of business in New York, and being a stranger there, he naturally wishes to be made known to some of it’s prominent characters, and to no one with more desire than to yourself. altho’ personal acquaintance may not authorise my claiming an introduction for him to you, yet the...
9Thomas Jefferson to David Hosack, 12 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, dear Sir, for the 2 d edition of the biography of D r Williamson . I suppose we have now the full information as to the letters of Hutchinson E t c S r John Temple ’s knolege of the offices, and their character might be necessary to suggest to D r
10From John Adams to David Hosack, 23 May 1821 (Adams Papers)
I have received the letter you did me the honour to write me on the 17th: of this month. I am glad to see that your memoirs of Dr. Williamson are to be published in the transactions of your Historical Society. New York is exhibiting splended specimens of improvement in many things; in Literature & Science in general; in Agriculture, Manufactures, the fine Arts as well as the Mechanic Arts....