1“Johannes Vonderpuff” to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have a library of books which I should be glad to sell. It consists of about 5000 volumes, selected with care and caution. Various projects had occured to me to effect this object, but none has appeared free of objection. One feels awkwardly to be hawking his commodities about streets, and to send such a quantity of books to auction and hire a master of the arts, which there succeed to puff...
2Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favour of the 28 h of August , enclosing your outline of the engraved portrait of Columbus in the work of De Bry . I beg you to accept my sincere thanks for your kindness in giving me such satisfactory information respecting the authenticity of the Portraits of Columbus . I will avail myself of it & when an opportunity occurs will cause a drawing to be taken from that the...
3Gabriel Penn to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Although not having the pleasure of your personal acquaintance I presume you will pass over the liberty I have taken to of writing to you when you know the object. It has long been my desire to enter the service of my country and for that end went to sea in the merchant service since the war I have been in an armed Vessel. The object of this letter is to solicit your Friendship in procuring...
4James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 4 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the pleasure to receive your favor of the 24 th of sep r , to which I shall pay particular attention, and on which I will write you again soon. Nothing but the disasters here, and the duties which have devolvd on me, in consequence, the most burthensome that I have ever encounterd, would have prevented my writing you long since, as well as more recently. I had devoted this morning...
5Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 7 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
It gives me great pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of Your favor of the ult. w ich from some casualty did not reach me until the 2 d Instant. It is impossible to repress indignant feeling at the barbarism of our enemy, w ch would have cast a shade over the remote ages when civilisation had scarcely dawned on mankind. Instead, however, at present resting in the indulgence of such feeling, it...
6Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 9 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you the letters of D r Mease & M r Greer , which you were so kind as to forward me some time since. The interest excited by the fall of Washington , the events which have since transpired, and the military duresse to which I have been subjected, have drawn off my attention too much from other objects. Let this plead my Apology for the delay! These letters have...
7James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 24 th ult: came duly to hand. I learn that the Library Com e will report favorably on your proposition to supply the loss of books by Cong s . It will prove a gain to them, if they have the wisdom to replace it by such a Collection as yours. M r Smith will doubtless write you on the subject. I have not yet read your last comunication to M r
8James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The suspension of payments in specie by the banks is undoubtedly a species of insolvency. At this time, the foundation of their credit with the public, in a principal degree, at least, is the stock of the u states in their possession. On it they issue their paper, for which they obtain an interest of about 7 p r cent. The u States pay them that interest on advances, on the credit of their own...
9John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 30 th Ult o reached me last Evening, Covering five dollar Alex a Bank Note. they pass Curr t with us. and I trust will continue so to do— and I regret to perceive they’re refused in exchange even for Virg a paper,—Not to Accomodate with so near a Neighbour—whose late Misfortunes Sh d rather excite Compassion—and Assistance—then fear of their not being able to repair their...
10Isaac A. Coles to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you by the Bearer the wild Orange of South Carolina —It grows in the middle & upper parts of the State, is Said to be a very hardy tree, & one of the Most beautiful in the world—I am induced to beleive from the account I have received of it, that it will do well in our climate—. m rs Singleton from whom I received it, is very desirous of getting a few plants of the Marseilles Fig to...
11James Oldham to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
youre Letter of the 27 Ultimo was duly Receved. I have examened Richmond thruoute and there is not A Pane of glass lerger than 9 I. by 11 I in the Town. understanding there was A Probebility of Some in Peters-burge , I rote to M r Frederick Y. Roddy who Informs me there is none to be Purchas’d A M r Foulke of Richmond sets oute for Baltimore
12Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
By this days Stage I have sent you a Box containing co 7 th & 8 th Ornithology 6 Jefferson s Manual 1 Herodotus 4 vols 1 Southey s Life of Nelson and Sundries for
13John L. E. W. Shecut to Thomas Jefferson, 13 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very obliging letter of the 25. Ult , has been received and I cannot but be grateful for the friendly interest you take for the success of my proposed Publication, as also for the advice afforded me towards applying for Some Vacancy under Government. Previous to entering on any other subject I beg leave to Say, that I exceedingly regret, the evident changes in your health as mentioned in...
14William F. Gray to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Joseph Milligan of Geo. Town has requested me to take charge of any little Packets that may be forwarded to this place for you; and as by his desire I acquaint you of my willingness to do so. Any thing that may be committed to my care for you, be assured shall be promp t ly attended to. If, Sir, I can serve you in the line of my business, be pleased to command me. RC ( DLC
15Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this day the pleasure of receivi n g Your favor of the 11 th Inst. with the Alphabetical Index of Authors Names &c. As You will have seen by the Newspapers the Library Com e of the Senate reported with great promptness a resolution to authorise them to contract for the library, and in terms worthy of the object, w ch the Senate with as promptly adopted.
16Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 23 d Sep r reached me before I left home: that of 30 th since I came to this place. I have already given & shall continue to give to those letters the fullest consideration in my power. We have as yet settled upon no plan of finance or defence: & are waiting to hear the plans of congress . Our difficulties are great & encreasing. Your idea of issuing state certificates ought, & I...
17Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to inform You that the H. of R. this day concurred by a great majority in the resolution of the Senate authorising the Library Com e to contract for the purchase of Your Library, after so amending it as to reserve to Congress the definitive ratification of the contract. That they will ratify the agreement that shall be made by the Com e there can be no doubt. As I calculate...
18David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
mr. mazzei has sent me the inclosed letter , with a request to forward it to you by a safe channel of conveyance, which I now find by a french flag-vessel bound to new york . I had the honor of writing to you in may last , and of sending, for your acceptance, a copy of my “Essay on Consular Establishments” and brochures by mr. Corran — In June last, I sent to the care of mr. Shaler , at Ghent...
19William C. C. Claiborne to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Dorsey a worthy Citizen, and a very respectable Merchant of New-Orleans , designing on his way to Baltimore , to pass by the way of Charlottsville , I have taken the liberty to introduce him to the honor of your Acquaintance.— M r Dorsey can satisfy all your Enquiries as to the State of things in this Section of the Union;— he will inform you of the exertions we are making to give the...
20Samuel H. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was this day invited by the Library Com e to a conference with them. They represented that in consequence of the amendment to their report, it became necessary to ascertain the value of the library & to obtain an authority from the two Houses to pay it, to enable them to do w ch they enquired of me whether I could specify the sum that would be received for it. I replied that I was unable to...
21Jonathan Williams to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
After the Society was adjourned a number of members (all your particular Friends) were conversing on various subjects when the proposed sale of your Library to Congress was mentioned. It can hardly be supposed, that in this Room surrounded by a Library consisting almost wholly of donations, with your almost animated Bust looking full in our faces, we could avoid expressing our regret that the...
22James Cutbush to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
There is an improvement in agriculture , in the planting of corn, which a gentleman, who has been here, has introduced; but with what effect I know not. As he has obtained, among many other respectable certificates, one from you, as to his character &c. I am anxious to know whether you have made the experiment, and found it to answer. The reason I make the enquiry is, that I gave him letters...
23James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d yours of the 15: and attended to your remarks on “ways & means.” I find that the variance in our ideas relates 1. to the probable quantity of circulating medium: 2. to the effect of an annual augmentation of it. I cannot persuade myself that in the present stagnation of private dealings, & the proposed limitation of taxes, the two great absorbents of money, the circulating sum...
24James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d yours of Oc r . with that inclosed from Warden . His tale is plausibly told but entitled to little confidence. Be assured he is not the man he passed for with all of us originally. His apparent modesty & suavity cover ambition vanity avidity (from poverty at least) & intrigue. These traits began to betray themselves before he last left the U.S. on his arrival in Paris with his...
25Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
an apology is due to you, for as I promised to write you, while in Service; & a sick family, caused by an unusual fever, has caused me to loose lose about $2000 worth of property: on Receiving this information from home, I left camp for 8 days, & went home; this prevented my communication with friends in the manner I wished. I am Now in the legislature , & hope in any situation, I Shall Never...
26James Leitch to Thomas Jefferson, 26 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
For Several weeks I have contemplated on Calling on you, & presenting your Account as requested—being So much engaged about my Building & c I have found it very Inconvenient to Spare the time & now enclose your Acc t which I am in hopes you will find Correct Should any Error appear be So good as to Inform me of it—: yours with respect RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ Tho s Jefferson Esqr”;...
27Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 27 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your note at bank falling due on the 11 th In t Prox o I take the liberty of enclosing you one for its renewal, and as I think it probable from your last letter, that you may still be in Bedford , I shall forward a Copy of this to that place under cover to M r sam l
28John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 28 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have great pleasure in giving this Letter to the Gentleman who requests it. The Rev d David Edward Everett , the Successor of M r Buckminster and Thatcher and
29William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 28 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 20 th of August followed me in my summer’s tour & overtook me whilst on the road—I postponed therefore acknowleging it until my return to winter quarters— I have been not the less grateful for your kindness & the trouble you are taking to bring to a happy conclusion the limits disputed limits between Monroe & myself—If his presence should be really necessary, or even his...
30Thomas A. Pellet to Thomas Jefferson, 31 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I perceive by the letter in which you offer your Library to Congress , you have indulged yourself in a tirade against the “Vandalism” of the British, in burning the public buildings at Washington .—I think with you, that it was a shameful proceeding— but please to look at the enclosed official statement (publish’d in the Boston Daily Advertiser of the 29 th Ins