171221Peter S. Du Ponceau to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am ordered by the Historical Committee to inform you that they have caused to be transmitted to you a Copy of the first Volume of their Transactions, which I understand the Bookseller has already forwarded by Mail. This was rather done irregularly, their order having been anticipated by one of their officers. I have now the honor to request in their name your acceptance of the Book as a...
171222Richard Rush to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot permit the letter which you did me the favor to write to me by Mr Ticknor , to remain unacknowledged, if it be only to express the gratification which I felt at receiving it, and the sincere pleasure I derived from the testimony it afforded of your recovery from the illness with which, shortly before its date, you had been afflicted. I have one other motive. The world knows, that...
171223From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
I have taxed my eyes with a very heavy impost to read the senator Tracy’s Political Economy & been amply rewarded for the expense. When I first saw the volume I thought it was impossible I should get through, it, but when I had once made a beginning I found myself led on in so easy a train from proposition to proposition, every one of which appeared to me self evident, that I could not leave...
171224From James Madison to Robert Walsh Jr., 2 March 1819 (Madison Papers)
I recd some days ago your letter of Feby. 15, in which you intimate your intention to vindicate our Country against misrepresentations propagated abroad, and your desire of information on the subjects of Negro slavery, of moral character, of religion, and of education in Virginia, as affected by the Revolution, and our public Institutions. The general condition of slaves must be influenced by...
171225John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taxed my eyes with a very heavy imost impost to read the senator Tracy ’s Political Economy & been amply rewarded for the expense. When I first saw the volume I thought it was impossible I should get through it, but when I had once made a begg beginning I found myself led on in so easy a train from proposition to proposition, every one of which appeared to me self evident, that I could...
171226Thomas Jefferson to José Corrêa da Serra, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
You have heard long ago that our legislature has passed the act for establishing their University at the Central college . we had hoped they would have accompanied it with an additional donation for erecting the necessary buildings. in this we are disappointed; and therefore are obliged to apply our funds generally to the erection of buildings for the accomodation of the Professors & Students,...
171227Thomas Jefferson to James H. McCulloch, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of Feb. 17. and the same mail brought me De Bure’s letter of Oct. 1. and invoice , which ought to have accompanied the box of books, but has loitered by the way. finding by his invoice that the books have cost 323. francs equal to 60. D which is the exact sum you had estimated , I inclose a 10.D. bill of the US. bank , which is as near the amount of duty as I...
171228Peter Poinsot to Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself to the opportunity by Cap n Edmund Q y Sheafe of the America Brig the Horizon , who is on the point of Sailing hence to New York , to return you my sincere thanks for your kindness in procuring me the information and Documents relative to my Lands, & for your favor accompanying them, dated 25 th Nov. last I hope that the letters which I had the honour of writing to you on the 12...
171229From John Adams to James Brackett, 3 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
I have received with pleasure your civil & friendly letter of Feb’y 26th I am very far from censuring your fathers attachment to the lands of his ancestors I have felt & still feel a similar fondness for those of my own, these are natural feelings & amiable sentiments I have not tender Motives for doating on the lot in questions it was purchased for me with the hard earnings of my laborious...
171230To John Adams from Alden Bradford, 3 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
In your letter to me of Octo. last, for which I beg you accept my very respectful acknowledgements, you were pleased to recommend, that a pamphlet, “called an appeal to the world, in vindication of the town of Boston from the aspersions &c of Govr. Bernard & others” printed in the autumn of 1769, should also be inserted in the Vol. which I proposed to publish—And you observed, that it was the...
171231To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1819 (Madison Papers)
I promised your gardener some seeds which I put under a separate cover and address to you by mail. I also inclose you a letter from mr. Cabell which will shew you that the “sour grapes” of Wm. & Mary are spreading; but certainly not to the “enlightened part of society” as the letter supposes. I have sent him a transcript from our journals that he may see how far we are under engagements to Dr....
171232Thomas Jefferson to James Breckinridge, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I learn with sincere pleasure your nomination as a Visitor of our University ; and with the more, as it will give us occasions of seeing you here. I hope you will make Monticello your head quarters, on all those occasions, and indeed I wish you could come a day at least before our meeting of the 29 th instant . the papers being all here, their perusal would put you into possession of the train...
171233Thomas Jefferson to Simon Chaudron, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recently recieved thro’ mr Girardin your favor of Feb. 7. informing me of your intention to remove with your family to the Tombigbee . I regret much the circumstances which lead to the exchange of the comforts and society of a large city for the privations which must be encountered in a new settlement. but I congratulate, at the same time, the new society to which you will carry the...
171234Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Cooper, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
After the passage by our legislature of the act for establishing their University at the Central College , several incidents of expectation suspended my asking a meeting of our visitors , which might enable me to write to you. one of these was the hope that the legislature would make a further donation to enable us to erect our buildings, so that we might be ready soon to open our general...
171235Thomas Jefferson to Chapman Johnson, 3 March [1819] (Jefferson Papers)
I have learnt with sincere pleasure your nomination as a Visitor of the University ; and with the more as it will again give us occasions of seeing you here. I hope you will make Monticello your head quarters on all these occasions; and I particular ly wish you could come a day at least before our meeting of the 29 th instant . the papers being all here, their examination would put you into...
171236Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I promised your gardener some seeds which I put under a separate cover and address to you by mail. I also inclose you a letter from mr Cabell which will shew you that the ‘sour grapes’ of W m & Mary are spreading; but certainly not to the ‘enlightened part of society’ as the letter supposes. I have sent him a transcript from our journals that he may see how far we are under engagements to D r...
171237Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day forwarded to M r W m F Gray a Box addressed to you containing 40 Volumes which I have bound for you I trust they will meet your approbation In the Box there are 8 Political Economy and 3 American Gardener for M r James Thomas who I Expect has called on you as I had letters from him dated at Charlottesville 26 th
171238Thomas Jefferson to Robert Taylor, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have learnt with pleasure your nomination as a Visitor of our University ; and with the more as it will give us occasions of seeing you here. the object of this letter is to ask the favor of you to make Monticello your head quarters on t all these occasions, and for the present to express my wish that you could come a day at least before our meeting of the 29 th instant . the papers being...
171239Letter of Recommendation for David White from William S. Reid, John M. Gordon, George Cabell, and John Bullock, 3 March … (Jefferson Papers)
The subscribers having had considerable knowledge of the Bearer hereof, M r White , as a Plaisterer, cheerfully state, that he is, in our judgment, an excellent workman; remarkable for his diligence & fidelity in his profession, & moreover that he is well acquainted with stucco & ornamental plaistering—& cheerfully recommend him to those who may wish to employ him in his professional capacity W...
171240To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 4 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
Although the manifold proofs, which I received from your affectionate regards can never be obliterated—no—not even weakened by lenght of time—yet I presume—it may be become a difficult task to you to recollect, when the last line to inform me of your wellfare—from Montezillo was written—You know me too well, that I could wish to extort from you one Single line, which Should cause you the least...
171241To John Adams from Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 4 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
March 4th. Took a long walk the weather being beautiful—returned home to dress for dinner at having a company of 20 to Dine with us—Some of the Ladies who have declined visiting me the whole winter have thought proper to leave cards to take leave—I understand that many of them do not return as their husbands are not re–elected and after the adjournment of Congress they dropt their rank —Our...
171242John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much Respected letter of the 11 th January last , came to hand; I beg leave Sir, to return you thanks for your goodness in Remitting me my proposal with your Signature.— I have just published my work, and take the liberty to Remit a Copy herewith: should this Small work of my own experience and memory be approved of by you, it will be a lasting Satisfaction to him, who begs leave to...
171243Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Holmes, 4 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately seen at Col o Lindsay ’s one of the corn-shelling machines which you recommended to me, and I am so well satisfied with it that I must avail myself of your kind offer for their procurement. I must ask the favor of you to order two for me, & one for my friend General Cocke ; and to avoid the risks of the mail in sending cash, I inclose an order on Richmond for 45. Dollars which...
171244Charles Johnston to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by M r David White who goes to Charlottesville with a view of undertaking to do the plaistering of the University . I recommend him to you as a very worthy man and a most excellent workman. Had I to engage a plaisterer to do such a job I know of no man I would So soon employ as I would him—as a proof of which I have engaged him to do the plaistering of a House I am...
171245From John Adams to Anonymous, 5 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
If you will look among your mothers papers—you will find a letter from me to that lady a few years ago on the subject of the “group” I have there asserted that She alone could have written it I have certified with my name on the copy of it in Mr. Shaws atheneum my knowledge on the Subject—to attribute it to Mr. Barrett was the greatest of absurdities no other being in the universe at that time...
171246From John Adams to Alden Bradford, 5 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
The zeal of my young friend Samuel Adams Welles for the glory of his Grandfather is natural, amiable & laudable. I wish he would publish his researches—The appeal to the world of the town of Boston I wish to see published not for the honor of Mr Otis or Mr Adams—but for the sake of justice to the town of Boston & the Massachusetts Bay it contains the essence of all that was afterwards done in...
171247James Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 5 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed you have 4 Copies of the advertisement , the remaining 2 Shall be made out by to morrow morning, one of those now Sent is Somewhat Soiled from lending out, if you think it is too much So to be Sent on to its destin’d place, you will let me know to morrow & I will make another Copy, I have not had time to compare them with the original, you will please give them a glance over & correct...
171248To John Adams from Alden Bradford, 6 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
I am much obliged by the information & advice given in your Note of the 5th. instant—I hope I have not deviated materially in my plan from your views on the subject—In most instances, I have given, by way of note, the names of Committees, who prepared & reported the documents printed; especially the important ones—But it is not my intention to say who of the Committee was the writer—It would...
171249From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1819 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 3. came safe to hand, with the seeds you were so kind as to send with it. I return Mr. Cabell’s letter. I hope his fears exaggerate the hostility to the University; tho’ if there should be a dearth in the Treasury, there may be danger from the predilection in favor of the popular Schools. I begin to be uneasy on the subject of Cooper. It will be a dreadful shock to him if...
171250Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to have the inclosed inserted immediately in the e Enquirer , and to place the expence to account of your next instalment? affectionate salutations. RC ( ViU: TJP ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ Joseph C. Cabell esq. of the Senate of Virginia now in Richmond ”; franked; endorsed by Cabell
171251William S. Jacobs to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
It was sometime last year, I took the liberty of soliciting your kind influence towards my wish of being appointed Consul for the United States in S t Thomas , which was vacant, but soon after, and perhaps before my Respects reached you, filled by a M r Levi from Baltimore , and this Gentleman, as it appears, and I verily believe certain, being dissatisfied with the Climate, and therefore...
171252James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 3. came safe to hand, with the seeds you were so kind as to send with it I return M r Cabell’s letter . I hope his fears exaggerate the hostility to the University ; tho’ if there should be a dearth in the Treasury , there may be danger from the predilection in favor of the popular Schools. I begin to be uneasy on the subject of Cooper . It will be a dreadful shock to him if...
171253Robert Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
You are most respectfully requested to accept the accompanying ‘Treatise of practical Arithmetic.’—It is a trifle which can lay no claim to your personal perusal; but if it should be thought worthy of being placed in the hands of any of your grandchildren, the author will be highly gratified. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ Thomas Jefferson ”; endorsed by TJ as received 11 Mar. 1819 and so...
171254From John Adams to William Tudor, Sr., 7 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
On the 20 of January 1768 the House of Representatives appointed a committee to prepare a petition to the King & letters to his ministers & a letter to the agent knowing that Such a committee was appointed & that they were buisily employed in preparing these representations meeting Mr Otis one morning I asked him how do you proceed with your petitions & letters he answered I have drawn them...
171255To John Adams from Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 8 March 1819 (Adams Papers)
8 March—Had a party of 48 or 50 in the evening which was less dull than I could possibly have flattered myself—Cards & music—Mr. A. dined with Genl Jackson who seems to think he is not fairly treated by the Executive—Engaged to accompany Mrs. Middleton to the theatre tomorrow evening— 9th. So unwell all day was obliged to stay at home and nurse—Reading Mr. Laws Book on Instinctive Impulses—It...
171256To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1819 (Madison Papers)
I now return you the letter from mr. Watson whom I met with on the road as mentioned in mine of the 3d. In consequence of the doubts discovered on the subject of Cooper, I wrote to mr. Cabell, to Correa, and to Cooper himself, and inclose you copies of my letters for perusal that you may see on what ground I place the matter with each. To Cooper I barely hold up the possibility of new views...
171257Thomas Jefferson to John Martin Baker, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Baker and his acknolegements for the instructive volume on the trade of the Mediterranean just recieved. not being able to send in paper the exact subscription price, he incloses a 5. Dollar bill which he prays mr Baker to let lie in account in the event of his asking any other copies of the work, and he salutes him with friendship & respect. PoC (...
171258George Blackburn to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty to call at Monticello in August last when making an excursion of health with my family. I hoped to find you or Col. Randolp at home, and to have some conversation relative to the central college . Since then I have heard nothing of it distinctly. I have seen the plans proposed by several gentlemen, to the governor of the state , but cannot help thinking some of them badly...
171259Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy to inform you that, since I last wrote you , the Legislature has de repealed the additional appropriation of $20,000, to the education of the poor . The question came up again by an amendment in the Senate to the Revised Bill respecting the Literary Fund; it passed the Senate una ni mously, and the House of Delegates by a majority of 18. We are thus happily extricated from an...
171260Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to M r Gelston and supposing that the commerce of N. York gives more frequent opportunities for the conveyance of letters to any part of the world than any other port of the US. and wishing as speedy a conveyance of the inclosed letter to M. de la Fayette as consistent with the safety of it’s conveyance, he presumes on the friendship of mr Gelston to give...
171261Thomas Jefferson to Louis H. Girardin, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Girardin and informs him that he has with great pleasure written the letter to mr Chaudron which was desired, and has sent it to himself by mail directly, and he salutes mr Girardi n with friendship and respect. RC ( PPAmP : Thomas Jefferson Papers); on a small slip of paper; dateline at foot of text. PoC ( MHi ); on verso of reused address cover of...
171262Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been at length, my dear friend, able to get the claim of M. Poirey passed by Congress , & I inclose him a copy of the act in a letter put under your cover , & left open for your perusal. I recieved the act the last night only. you will see by my letter to him why I cannot undertake the further transaction of business. I am all but unable to write at all, which is the cause of my writing...
171263James H. McCulloch to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure just now to receive your letter of the 2 d ins t with the several inclosures. Not having had an opportunity to forward the letter you mention, to M r Beasly , it is now returned inclosed, together with that of Mess rs De Bure freres , & yours to them accompanying the one rec d today .
171264Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you the letter from mr Watson whom I met with on the road as mentioned in mine of the 3 d . in consequence of the doubts discovered on the subject of Cooper , I wrote to mr Cabell , to Correa , and to Cooper himself, and inclose you copies of my letters for perusal that you may see on what ground I place the matter with each. to Cooper I barely hold up the possibi l ity of new...
171265Thomas Jefferson to Wilson Cary Nicholas, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Brockenborough , as you describe him, is exactly such a character as we greatly need for our Proctor; but I fear much that altho he would suit us, our salary would not suit him. on this subject I have requested mr Garrett , who sets off to Richmond to-day, to consult with yourself & mr Cabell . Jefferson ’s wounds are nearly healed; but I fear he will never recover much use of his arm....
171266Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Léonard Poirey, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am happy in being able at length to send you a copy of the act of Congress authorising the compensation of your services which has been so long detained. you may on probable appearances suppose that a part of this delay has flowed from me. but it is not so. the office of Secretary at war was vacant a whole twelvemonth, and I knew it would only defeat your claim to let it be brought forward...
171267John Rhea to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
with the assurance of my sincere esteem please to accept the inclosed copy of a speech and of a circulor letter from RC ( MHi ); written on a small scrap; endorsed by TJ as a letter from “ Rhea W m ” received 30 Mar. 1819. RC ( MHi ); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to Julius B. Dandridge, 3 Nov. 1819 , on verso; addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esq r Late President of the
171268Archibald Stuart to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I congratulate you most sincerely on the passage of the Law establishing the University of Virginia , & rejoice to learn that under your Auspices The most prompt Measures have been taken for the erection of the buildings; This verifies what every body says, “That we cannot yet do without you”— M r Dabney Cosby who will probably hand you this, is desirous of undertakeing a small part of the...
171269Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 9 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 19 . was recieved the 1 st inst. as was also the joint letter from yourself & mr Radford . I now inclose you an order for 55 D. 65. cents the balance which you mention as due for the taxes of the last year . I did not send you an order for the whole taxes at the time because I did not know their amount and expected you would have noted it to me. I shall take care to pay your...
171270Destutt de Tracy to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Gallatin m’a envoyé la lettre que vous m’avez fait l’honneur de m’ecrire le 24 Novembre dernier avec un exemplaire de la traduction de l’ouvrage que vous avez bien voulu prendre Sous votre protection. je Suis penetré de la plus vive reconnaissance de toutes les marques de bonté dont vous me Comblez & j’éprouve une joie bien vive toutes les fois que j’ai le bonheur de voir votre ecriture....