11To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 31 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
It would be proper for me to apologize for this Intrusion on your retirement was it not at the request of Col n Peyton who wishes me to advise you of the script of One Hundred Dollars which I have placed to your Accnt. It came to hand this day the Col n took this most Prompt & Proper means to expedite Buisness; he obtained an order from One of the Banks in Richmond upon one of the Banks in...
12To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 17 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
You must not consider me importunate but if you please consider my applycation in the following manner. Viz I have at a considerable distance from this place made a contract which ought to have been fulfiled on the first of April (or to forfeit a sum of money. it is now the 17 th day and I have not been able to comply in consequences I am not only likely to lose my forfiture but also lose a...
13To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 15 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Hon bl Tho s Jefferson D st To W m John. Coffee To goods Shiped on the 16 of last December 1822 { as follows 20 Human masks in Composition at $1.25. Each 25.00 24 ox sulls in Composition at $1 36—Each 32.64
14To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 11 January 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It is a long time since I have had, wat I may truly call the pleasure of any communication with you, I assure you sir—it would be very pleasing to know that you engoy the Blessings of good health, and as I have no other way but from your self would beg that Honor confered, should you hold willingness and time so cheape. I would also beg to be permited to ask the state of the university. hope...
15To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 19 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Lettere of the 30 Last Month was received and on it’s arrival I felt much gratification from the Honor your kind Attention showed me. I am glad you are satisfyed that every thing has been Properly sent, to you, and to M r Brocknibro, but am sorry that Col o Peyton should have been so little attentive to my directions but those are matters of small importancs to the Col o and Therefor do...
16To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 27 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your goodness will Please to Excuse this Application for as Circumstances stand, it is not to be avoided, I think I stated to you in mine of the 15. Last Febr y my Intentions to leave this City on the first day of April and wishing to be as Punctual as I can to any Contract made, I have tharfore packed up all my moveables. My House is Let and myself only waiting your very obligeing remittance...
17To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 16 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
That no time might be lost I Called on M r Maverick the same day I recivd your favour dated the 5. Jan y which came to hand not till the 14 th I stated to him your wishes and the following in his answer Viz that owing to Ill health his business has out of necesity being neglected, that now they are in hand and will Positiveliy be forwarded to Richmond from this City in the whole of the...
18To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 15 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
It gives me much pleasure to hear, your arm is in a State of recovery but Cant help saying that your moste Active mind must take care that you dont weary or take Cold in the fracture as you know at this season of the year thair is much fragility in the bones of a leg or an Arm, it would be to you a grievous misfortune to have a second fracture, and a Publick Affliction and from this happiness...
19To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 19 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time ago, M r Antrim The Plastorer for the University, called on me with Drawings for ornaments to decorate the in side of the Rotondo, and requested that I would state to M r Brockingbrow the terms on which I would execute them, this I did in as plain a manner as I could, but owing to something I have not receved any reply to those terms so long sent in, or to a letter since sent to M r...
20To Thomas Jefferson from William John Coffee, 3 January 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The day after receiving your last favour 30 of September I rode over to mr Maverick. I Called on him a few days back and understand, that work is Compleated and in your Possession I hope it does meet with your Entire Approbation. I now have the Pleaseur of Informing you that on the 15 th of Last Month I shiped in good Order, and in duble Cases the whole of your Ornaments for Bedford House, and...