1John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 20 December 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The most exalted of our young Genius’s in Boston have an Ambition to See Montecello , its Library and its Sage. I lately gave a Line of Introduction to M r Everett , our most celebrated Youth: But his Calls at home, forced him back from Washington . George Ticknor Esquire who will have the Honour to present this to you, has a reputation here, equal to the Character given him in the enclosed...
2George Ticknor’s Account of a Visit to Monticello, [4–7 February 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
We left Charlottesville on Saturday morning, the 4th of February, for Mr. Jefferson ’s. He lives, you know, on a mountain, which he has named Monticello , and which, perhaps you do not know, is a synonyme for Carter’s mountain . The ascent of this steep, savage hill, was as pensive and slow as Satan’s ascent to Paradise. We were obliged to wind two thirds round its sides before we reached the...
3Caspar Wistar to Thomas Jefferson, [received 4 February 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
In a day or two I shall reply to your very interesting letter . The object of this note is to present to you the Bearer, M r Ticknor of Boston , a young gentleman who intends to visit Europe for the purpose of in acquiring information. Before he leaves his native Country he wishes to See Some of the States to the South of this, & to pay his respects to you— In a letter from D r Warren
4George Ticknor to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of letters, which I have this morning and, in fact, this moment received from Boston , giving me notice of the intention of several of my nearest friends to embark for Europe in some of the earliest vessels, I have determined to hasten home & avail myself of an opportunity, which, on every account will be so grateful to me. I take, therefore, the liberty you allowed me, of...
5George Ticknor to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I reached home yesterday morning , after a tedious and indeed a perilous journey, and found that your kindness had anticipated the request I sent you from Philadelphia . I need not tell you how much I am indebted to you for the signal favour you have done me by me giving me the means of becoming acquainted with men so distinguished and so entirely of the class I should be most ambitious to...
6George Ticknor to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
The great revolution in France , and the war growing out of it, which have changed the face of every thing in Europe , have compelled me, as you may have, perhaps, imagined, to make some change in my plans, of which it may be useful for you to be advised, as you proposed to employ me in purchasing your books in France , It is now no longer possible to go there directly or safe to take the...