1Thomas Jefferson to Frederick W. Hatch, 9 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, dear Sir, for the volume of the LXX sent me. the Prolegomena is the only part wanting in my copy. the Psalterion shall therefore be returned. but as I shall send the former to Richmond to be bound, I will take the liberty of sending the latter part also, and will return it to you bound . this being but the 2 d vol. of the Prolegomena, I have still to seek for the 1 st . The...
2Thomas Jefferson to Frederick W. Hatch, 8 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
In the antient Feudal times of our good old forefathers when the Seigneur married his daughter, or knighted his son, it was the usage for his vassals to give him a year’s rent extra in the name of an Aid . I think it as reasonable when our Pastor builds a house, that each of his flock should give him an Aid of a year’s contribution . I inclose mine as a tribute of justice, which of itself...
3Thomas Jefferson to Frederick W. Hatch, 12 May 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The case seems again to occur when, as in that of the Feudal lord, formerly quoted , an aid was deemed reasonably due on the extraordinary occasions of marrying his daughter or knighting his son. the approaching Convention must bring considerable extra expence on you. I beg leave therefore to offer my contribution towards it on a principle of duty. Altho’ my affairs in Bedford require my...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 13 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I observe that a meeting of the inhabitants of Charlottesville is called on Satu rda y on the subject of our proposn. for a circulating library. by annual subscription I shall not be able to attend, it but sollicit to become a member of the society on any scale they may chuse to adopt great or small . as our stock will be small it should be confined to the purchase of books of general...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 22 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have examined the proposed constitution of the Library society, which I like well, and now return, suggesting only some doubts on particular parts. Art. 9. ‘the committee to purchase such books as shall be agreed upon by the shareholders .’ the committee of 7. will be more likely to make a good choice, than the 200. Art. 11. does not say distinctly whether all, or what, votes are to be...
6From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 26 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Hatch to dine at Monticello tomorrow (Saturday) Privately owned.
7From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 12 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson sends to mr Hatch the inclosed order more tardily than he wished, but as soon as he could. he hopes mr Hatch experiences no ill from the storm to which he was exposed yesterday. a night’s rest has restored Th: J. from the exhaustion produced on him by the violence & continuance of the efforts of strength he was obliged to exert. he presents to mr Hatch his friendly and respectful...
8From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 9 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:Jefferson asks the favor of mr Hatch to dine at Monticello with Gen l La Fayette to-day Tuesday CtY : U.S. Presidents Collection.
9From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 11 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The weather having disappointed Th: Jefferson of the pleasure of mr Hatch’s company on Tuesday he will be happy to recieve him to dinner to-day, or any day during Gen l LaFayette’s stay at Monticello which may suit the convenience of mr Hatch. NN : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
10From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick Winslow Hatch, 30 January 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I should sooner have complied with the request of your’s of the 26 th but that I had asked the account of another person which I had wished to include in the same draught on Richm d and I expected to have recieved it yesterday, but being disappointed I send you a separate draught for which mr Raphael will I expect give you the cash. Accept my friendly salutations Privately owned.