1John Vaughan to James Madison, 20 June 1828 (Madison Papers)
I embrace with pleasure the present opportunity of renewing an intercourse which has ever been a source of high gratification to me. The opportunity is the more acceptable as I am enabled to serve two much valued friends by bringing them acquainted with you—Dr Robert M Patterson one of the Vice Presidents & Mr J R Kane one of the Secretaries, of the American Philos Socy—Who meant to pay a...
2To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 17 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
My Cousin L t Elmsley of the English Navy, Nephew of Admiral Hallowell & son of the late Chief Justice of Canada, has been making a tour thro’ this Country, & is now returning from Charleston—he wishes the gratification of becoming acquainted with one, to whom many of his connections are warmly attached—permit me to request your kind acception of him—he has letters to M r Madison & M Munro, to...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 11 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you the Invoice &c relative to Packages P. Ellac—Expences 17.12 } $22.12— Vol. 2 Tr s 5 I inclose your a/c former ballance in your favor 10.53 leaving now in my favor D r 11.59 I have rec d your letter relative to a Brewer nothing Satisfactory has offered & I begin to have my Doubts whether any one can be got to undertake brewing on his own acco—but three or four Days will...
4To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 19 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I submitted your letter of 12 th to our Collector who has assumed the value mentiond in your letter receiving the Duty as a Deposit, until you can inform us further of the Value. I have shipped them per Schooner Cumberland Capt Wheaton to the care of M r Peyton, desiring they may be carefully handled—when the charges are ascertaind you shall know them: I had a small balance in my hands which...
5To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 6 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The . is arrived from Leghorn with Two Cases (Pedestals I believe) Marble for you, they are landed & want your orders, having been confined 10 days to the House—I have not been able personally to attend to the Business—I have supposed them free of Duty—but should this not be the case—I shall want the Invoice or Value My first impression was to have sent them to M r Peyton Richmon—; but I...
6To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 9 September 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not lately had the pleasure of hearing from you, altho’ I frequently hear of you from those of my friends who can gratify themselves by visiting you in your retirement—some of them think that you do not spare yourself sufficiently; I trust however that you know & feel what is proper for you—& will not go beyond what is right—The University must now have got itself embarked and arranged...
7To James Madison from John Vaughan, 21 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
The Count Vidua being on the eve of Departure & have shewn me M Du Ponceaus letter—I cannot refuse myself the pleasure of Confirming what he has written, especially as it gives me an opportunity of renewing the expression of the respect & esteem which you have long inspired. Your friend & Sert Not speaking our Language, he has been fortunate in meeting with a M Vischer from Basle Switzd. a...
8To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 21 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The rapid & prosperous advances made in this Country under a form of Government so different from those of Europe, has of late induced Travellers to visit us with Philosophic Views, to examine effects, ascertain causes & to know those individuals which remain, who were the master workmen in the excetion of the Political Edifice & giving it the solid foundation that it has been shewn to...
9To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 23 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Col Bernard Peyton deliverd me your letter I shall with pleasure introduce him to my friends & do what I can to serve his Interest—I am to see him again on his return.—We yesterday lost our President of the UPS. R Patterson, has been some time complaining, but I think his exertions (above his Strength), in the last meeting of the Genl Assembly, accelerated his departure—I am not as yet aware...
10To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 9 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
On receipt of your favor I called on M r Strickland relative to Fresco painting, there is no professed Painter of that Branch, but he believes that the Brother of W P Warren Scene Painter of the New Theatre is the only one to be got who is capable of doing it. He recommends your sending immediately a Description of the work wanted—dimensions, what ornaments, how disposed &c. together with any...
11To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 4 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of sending you from the Soc y a Copy of the Catalogue they have just completed—it has been arranged by Mr Du Ponceau—who has given as much of his time as possible & has occupied a part of almost every day for many months in its completion—Owing to the great variety (& to him the novelty of many parts or subjects) some errors have crept in which were discovered too late to...
12To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 25 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I am pleased at an oppertunity of gratifying my friend W m Coffin (who travels thro’ Am a for Information) with an introduction to yourself—His being a Grand nephew of D r Price & nephew of WMorgan so well known by his annuity publications—will acco t for the respect he entertains for this Country, & his wish to see it & be acquainted with some of her most eminent Characters—We are pleased...
13To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 2 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Upon recept of your esteemed favor of 27 Augt I waited upon M Gerard & find that it was charged to him in Paris by his Banker James Lafitte & Co 530£ to Me ss Debures on 21 Sep. 1821—a/c dated 31 Dec. 1821 No opportunity offered for France until 2 July 1821 when the letters for Debures & Dodge went by the Same opportunity—I observe with pleasure that your hand writing is as usual, & of Course...
14To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 26 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 20. has much relieved me the Gazette has just announced the accident, & caused much anxiety to your friends, accept my congratulations that you are doing well & my wishes that your useful life may be prolonged—Judge Tilghman & M rs Wistar are much obliged to you for your kind attention to their wishes—Young Wistar has at length relinquish his views of going into the Navy which...
15To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 31 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d a letter from Dodge & Oxnard of 24 Aug t acknowledging receipt of the Bill on Paris for 960 Fs. Our friend M rs Wistar has been & is much distressed on acco t of her son, who has a desire to enter into the Navy, which no reasoning can overcome—It is against the principles of her society, but such being his predilection & steady determination—she not only assents, but warmly...
16John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
On 24. I rem d to M Dodge S Girard s Bill for 960 fs at 5 20/ for which I paid him 184. 61 I rec d
17John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor was rec d & I have procured from M r Girard 960 Franks on Paris which I have remittd to M Dodge — But during some serious indisposition of one of our family— your letter for M Dodge is mislaid — I regret the circumstance & request that you will immediately Send me another
18John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 11 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I begin to send by Mail Warden s Etats Unis—to my surprise I found this day that they had not been Sent—which I had directed to be done on their arrival Vol. 1. 2 go this Day. RC ( MHi ); written on a half sheet; at head of text: “ Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 Aug. 1821 and so recorded in SJL .
19John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 19 April only reached me this day at, same time with a remittance of 300$ from M r Bernard Peyton — I have Sent to M r Girard to request the Dfts & when procured & forwarded—you shall be advised thereof I remain sincerly Yours RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “ Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 June 1821 and so recorded in
20John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Two days since I rec d a letter from Joshua Dodge under date 17 Nov. 1820 advising that he had received the 1060 F. & passed same to your credit & given you advice thereof . I am in hopes that his letter will come safe to hand, & give you all the information you want— I regret that your Legislature does not seize on the opportunity afforded them of having the advantage of your advice &...
21John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Great pains has been taken in our City of late Years, to induce some of our Young men of good Education & promising Talents, to go to Europe after havg finished their Studies here; to qualify themselves in the higher Branches, to bring home an accession of knowledge, & to impart it to their Country in the Station of Professors—Situation too often filled, from the Interest of personal friends,...
22John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have learnt with pleasure that the Establishment of West Point is to possess a full length portrait of yourself executed by M Sully I have always esteemed this Institution as a most important one to the permanent Strength of this Country— The objection to & the expence of, a large Army will always reduce the regular armed force of this Country, So as to make it a
23John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By the French Consul I sent down to Washington the 3. Vol— Botta ’s Translation—he assures me that the conveyance will be a good one & that as he knows M r Botta intimately he will do it with pleasure RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “ Th s Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Mar. 1821 and so recorded in SJL
24John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of 6 Jany & have recievd Otis ’ translation of Botta Vol. 1. 2—The 3 d has been published this day & I Shall no doubt soon recieve it from you—I shall Seize the first opportunity of Send ing it to Botta —I informed M r Otis who is much pleased with the Circumstance & has adressed a letter to the author which will accompany the Books I shall also write at same time—
25John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
My young friend M Lardner Vanuxem accompanis accompanies M Cooper , & will also be mentioned to you by M Correa —It would seem a work of supererrogation to add my recommendati o n to theirs— But having for a Series of years been
26John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 7 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
On 24 July , I procured from M r Girard his Dfts on Lafitte & C o on your acco t to my order viz 2353. 20/ f s endorsed by me to Thomas Appleton a 5
27John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 5 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
When my friend The Rev d M r Jared Sparks (who is the Unitarian Minister at Baltimore ) proposed going to the V a Springs for his health, I urged his paying a Visit to yourself, who had I knew always felt pleasure, in seeing literary men of Liberal & enlarged minds—He could not then flatter himself with being able to compass So extensive a tour & did not avail himself of my offer—By a letter...
28John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 23 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Patrick Gibson has desired me to draw upon him for y/a for 444. D s which I have done . I shall expect your Special Directions for the appropriation of it— I have the pleasure of inclosing an extract made from a letter I have rec d from M.
29John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I am gratified by the receipt of your favor of 24 th The Seal is elegant simple & Classical & I cannot doubt the superior success of an institution So liberally planned; I hope the jealousy of those who are disappointed because the managem t is not given to them will be perfectly harmless—altho’ I Suppose those attached to W m & Mary , will try to give importance to their efforts I have...
30John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 16 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The Seal of the University was in the hands of M r Correa who had hoped himself to have had the pleasure of delivering it into Your own hands— I send it by this days mail—& hope it will arrive Safe—I should be pleased to have your description of the design —the Seal has been viewed with much Satisfaction—Simple & Classical— I send to M
31John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d your favor of 12 th correcting an error in your Statement previously made by relative to the money at M Coopers disposal . I have sent a Copy to him for his Governmt . Whenever you send your orders for Paris & Leghorn they shall be attended to—
32John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I am your Debtor on the Score of Correspondence & hope you will accept my apology— The Vanilla I could not procure Your letter for M Dodge was forwarded & I have his reply—Your wines he Sent to adress of our Collector who enterd & will forward same—I offerd to pay expences which he declin’d recieving without an order to that purpose from you— They have r only recievd a few Days on acc t of the...
33Enclosure: Report on Thomas Cooper’s Collection of Minerals, 9 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of Professor Cooper , we have examined a Collection of Minerals, selected for the College of Charlottsville , and find them to consist of— 1st. Specimens of all the Rocks constituting the Primitive, Transition, Secondary and Flötz Formations. The specimens are large, and chiefly American. They fully illustrate the Geology of the United States , as far as it is at present known....
34John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have purchased of m r S Girard three Bills of Exchange on James Lafitte & C o 16 June at 60 days S t N o 400 order Thomas appleton 2362 .50 450 $ 401.
35John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have gratified more than one of my Boston friends by introducing them to your interesting retreat ; I am desirous of affording the same pleasure to my friend The Rev. M r Greenwood of Boston , one of the liberal & enlighten’d ministers of that place; having been brought up at Cambridge Mass. he can answer any enquiries you have Yet to make on the subject of Havard Colledge — D r Cooper ,
36John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 27 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have directions from M r Patrick Gibson to draw for D r 800—This not being practicable I have pointed out a mode of remittance—He states it to be for your acco.—I have as yet rec d no directions & give this notice, lest they should have miscarried RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “ Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; with unrelated calculations by TJ on verso; endorsed by TJ as received 3 June 1819...
37John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
When I gave my signature to Ware the Carpenter —I acted from experience & from enquiry—I knew he had been unfortunate; but I had heard nothing against his Character—whilst absent & after his return reports were current of an unfavorable nature & I felt it my Duty to investigate them—It resulted in my requiring him to obtain a Certificate from his Assignees, which he Should exhibit to you—I saw...
38Letter of Recommendation for Richard Ware from James C. Fisher, Edward Burd, John Vaughan, and John Read, 17 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
An advertisement having been published in a number of Newspapers, by Nelson Barksdale , Proctor of the University of Virginia , encouraging the applications of Mechanics of all kinds for employment in the erection of an edifice for that institution, Richard Ware , of the City of Philadelphia , Carpenter, is desirous to obtain from the Subscribers that recommendation of his character and...
39John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In hopes that my friend the Rev d M r Bigelow of Boston may be gratified in his wish of being able to extend his tour South to pay his respects to you, I have desired him to take Charge of this Letter to procure him this advantage . He is a friend of M r Tickenor ’s & saw him in Europe —
40John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of 7 th & feel no Small satisfaction once more to hear from you after Your severe indisposition—I hope nothing of it remains— M r Appleton wrote to me that he missed the Bill—My Clerk who saw it made up says it was certainly put in—a Second Copy went via New York —& I have now sent the two remaining ones. Via Marseilles & Havre —I trust he is long since in possession of the...
41John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received a letter from M r Stephen Catalan 16 June advising reciept of 2205 f r dft of Girard on Paris he will write to you soon but requests that I will inform you that he has rec d the Bill— I do not know whether M Correa has yet reached you—I enclose a letter for
42John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 14 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Not being able to negociate the Dft I prevailed upon one of the Banks here to take it on Deposit & purchased of M r Stephen Girard the following Dfts on James Laffite & C o Paris to my order dated 12 May at 60 Days S t the fourths of which I now enclose to you having Sent on the firsts to new York to be forwarded & the seconds will go by next opportunity viz N o 382 for 2415
43John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 8 April desiring me to remit to Europe 1000$ which M r Patrick Gibson of Richmond was to remit to me on your ℀—& also his of 4 May Informing he could not procure a Dft & desiring me to Draw—are both this moment received—I shall negociate the Dft as speedily as may be—& procure the Dfts on Paris
44John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing a list of queries which Judge Tilghman has handed to me—Many of these are local—but if to any of them you can give a reply which may assist him in the Task he has undertaken & enable him to do the Justice he wishes to our Deceased friend ( whose loss we every day feel more & more) it is very desireable—
45John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The friend of man & of Science Our invaluable friend is no more—within an hour he has been taken from us — The loss of D r Wistar leaves a breach never to be repair’d to us, or to the public—He has been the focus, round which the votaries of of Science & public good collected, he animated them by his counsel & his exemple , — Our Society , the Medical School , & almost every useful...
46John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By Mail I Sent a Vol. of French Ag l Soc y Debure advises he has rec d remittance of 695.25 under date of 9 Aug. but they had not receivd your orders —The first went via N York —In case your letters Should have miscarried, they desire you to write to them. RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “ Thomas Jefferson
47John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 6 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Having in Vain sought for Bills here & at N York on Leghorn —I have remitted to M r Thomas Appleton our Consul at Leghorn LeRoy Bayard & C o Dft on Mess Hottinguer & C o Paris in his favor, which goes via
48John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 30 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 28 June was rcv d , it was accidentally mislaid, until this day—I shall see M r Biddle & M rs Barton & do all in my power relative to the papers of Lewis & Clarke , & advise results— We have reason to be very thankful to you for what you are doing relative to this Subject & also relative to Birds private Journal —
49John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 7. is recieved & agreeably to your request I have Settled with M r s: Girard & have paid ballance of his account $66 66 100 —at your Debit acco. is enclosed—as desired I have purchased of him for 265$ a 5 15/ f r producing 1364 75/ f
50John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Hamlet ; Pearson , I have Sent a box & enclosed bill of Lading to Gibson & Jefferson —It contains a Agricultural books from France — I have this day recieved 400 from M Patrick Gibson of Richmond on your acco. & subject to your orders— We commence printing our Volume in a few days. Vol 1. of a new series