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In my last letter of the 10 th of november , I inform’d you, Sir, that I had engag’d the two architects, Jacob & Michael Raggi , and would be convey’d by the first vessel to the U:S —for all their qualifications, either in relation to their profession, or to their morality, I refer you to that very ample letter .— they are embark’d on board the Brig Strong Captain Concklin for Baltimore ; and
On the receipt of your letter of the 9 th of October, by the way of London, inclosing one for m r Pini, I wrote him, requesting him to call on me, the first time, he should come to Leghorn, for I was unwilling, to hazard it by post, or even private hands.—accordingly a few days since, he came to my house, when I deliver’d to him your letter, which he requested me to interpret—I then fully &...
Your Short note, Sir, of the 25 th of May , reach’d me on the 8 th of the last month, covering the 3 d of exchange; the amount of which, had already been remitted to me, by M r Sam l Williams of London , agreeably to my duplicate letters to you, under date of the 7 th
I now inclose you some letters for the Raggis, as I have learnt from their own hands, of their Safe arrival, and the kind reception they found at monticello .—the younger Raggi, intimates in his letter to me, his desire, that the brother he left behind, may accompany his wife to the U:S. where he would find employ in your Service.—should you have occasion for one or more Sculptors, they can...
Your letter in date of 18 th of July 1816, with its inclosure , reach’d my hands only on the 23 d of June last ; and that of the 1 st of August of the present year, was deliver’d me on the first of November — In the former letter you say, you know not where the undertaker of the propos’d life of m r
The unexpected departure of a vessel in the course of the day, Affords me but a short time to reply to your letter of 15 th of feb y receiv’d by me on the 5 th of may ; — at the same time, I receiv’d a bill of exch a from m r Vaughan , on Paris , which produc’d here, precisely four hundred dollars, and has been paid equally between the wives of
my last letter to you, was sent by the Brig Sultana for Boston, and in date of 13 th of april. the present letter, will go by the ship Caroline, Capt n Farmer for new-York: on board of which, I have shipp’d, and to the care of Jon a Thompson, Collector of the port, 37 cases of marble-works. N o 1. to 19 inclusive, mark’d T. J. contain, 1400 squares for paving, agreeably to directions.—12...
On the 10 th of may arriv’d here Giacomo Raggi from Paris,—as he had consum’d all his money in new-York, he obtain’d permission, from the commander of the U.S. Ship the Cyane, which convey’d M r Brown to Havre to embark in that vessel; and from which he landed, absolutely cent-less.—taking his place in the Dilligence, he arriv’d in Paris, but his trunk was retain’d for payment. In this...
The last letter, I receiv’d from you, was in date of the 8 th of October, & which reach’d me, on the 18 th of December; at the same time, was remitted to me, by Samuel Williams of London, a bill on Leghorn, which produc’d here, four hundred & eighty six dollars, from which, I paid to M r & M de Pini, four hundred & forty four Dollars, as by receipt inclos’d, and which leaves, to your credit,...
D r Thomas Jefferson esq. in account current with Thomas Appleton C r 1823. 1825 To am t of the within account of } Dollars. 1233.25 April By bal ce due you as by account render’d at this date Dollar. 189.75
I had clos’d my letter of the 15 th & waiting dayly the departure of m r Fletcher , when your letter of the 3 d of Sept r from poplar forest , has been deliver’d me; through what avenues it has pass’d in this period of time, I cannot say , I only perceive, it last pass’d through Germany
From the 1307 D rs – 75. cts the proceeds of your remittance through Samuel Williams of London, by your letter of the 12 th of June, I have paid to mad me Pini of Pisa, four hundred & forty four-dollars, agreeably to th eir receipt herein inclos’d.—In compliance with your request, I spoke to them on the Subject; of leaving the principal in your hands, until it would be more convenient for you...
Your letter of the 17 th of may, was deliver’d to me on the 14 th of the present month, I have therefore order’d 1400 squares of marble, for paving your portico—they will be of the first quality of marble for similar works, accurately squar’d, ready to be laid down, and will be ship’d to you, this autumn: it is indispensable, to put them into cases, of about 25 each.—In my preceding letters, I...
On the 15 th of the present month, I receiv’d your letter of the 28 of may ; at the Same time, was convey’d to me a draft by m r Vaughan on Paris for=450– dollars; and on the 19. ins t I deliver’d & paid to m. & m de Pini —444= dollars for the year’s interest, as will appear by their receipt now inclos’d—
Your duplicate letters of 16. April , both reach’d my hands on the 1 st of the present month, by Gib r & London ; & by a singular combination, on the same day— I have also rec’d one from M r Sam l Williams of London
My last respects, were under date of the 1 st of april, by the Brig Hiram for New York, and which cover’d duplicates of my letters of the 8 th of february; together with duplicate letter & receipt of M r & Mad: Pini, for their annual interest, also two engravings of the exterior & interior of the Pantheon of Rome.— In relation to the capitels you have order’d, I can only repeat, that they...
I now inclose your private account with me, balance due me 178 Doll rs 50 C ts —I am hourly, in expectation of the piedestal, for your own use, which my sculptor has made, as Raggi had not, even the means to execute this trifle—if it arrives, before the sailing of the vessel, it shall be now sent, otherwise, it shall be forwarded by the first for New York.—You will perceive, it is included in...
My last respects to you, were under date of the 4 th of may, by the Ship Caroline for New York; by which vessel, I shipp’d for you, and to the care of Jonathan Thompson, Collector for that port, nineteen cases, containing 1400 squares for paving, and twelve cases, containing Tin Whole, and two demi bases for columns—I have now shipp’d on board the Brig Tamworth, James Hamor, Master, for...
Lupinella-grass-seed The Lupinella grass is unquestionably, the most prolific & most nutricious, known in Italy . and preferr’d by horses, oxen, sheep & c to every other species.—It should be planted in grounds, not Subject to inundations, or wet soils—it is commonly planted here, on small elevations.—It should be cut with a Sickle, as is grain, and bound in Small bundles of about 7 # each, to...
I now inclose you duplicates of my letters; the originals of which, were transmitted through M r Williams of London, by the packetship which sail’d about the first of march.—You will find also herein, M r & Mad: Pini’s letter to you, and the duplicate of their receipt, for the last year’s interest.—The Capitels are progressing to my intire satisfaction, and will be compleated at the period...
Your favor of the 13 th of July & postscriptum of the 30 th reach’d me on the 4 th of the present month.— A few days previous, I receiv’d, by duplicates, m r Vaughan ’s letters, containing a bill on Paris , for Two thousand three hundred & fifty three francs. 20 cts, which when negotiated, deducting brokerage & postage, left 436– Dollars, which I have paid m de Pini & now inclose you their...
It was my intention, Sir, by this conveyance, to have written to the late Governor Miller of North Carolina, requesting the favor of you, to give it a safe course to him; but uncertain as I am, if he is even still in existence, and not knowing the name of any other individual in the State, will you allow me, so far to trespass on your kindness towards me, as to relate to you, the motive of the...
I have receiv’d, Sir, only this morning, your letter in date of 4 th of April , covering the Statement of your account with Mad: Pini ; and as a vessel will depart for Balt o in the course of an hour, it affords me just the time to say, that your letter was accompanied by one from m r John Vaughan , mentioning, “that he then inclos’d a bill of exchange by S: Girard on La fitte & C o
You will find in the inclos’d letter, my account current for the Capitals & c & c balance due me, Dollars 362.77—which Sum, with the balance due me, on your private account Dollars 178.50. as transmitted to you in my letter of 22 nd of June, forming together, Dollars 541.27—which you will please remit, as hertofore to Samuel Williams of London, or if more convenient to you, to Tho s Perkins...
My last letter, Sir, was in date of 25 th february , but departed from hence, only on the 18 th of march, & given in charge to the two Architects who sail’d on that day in the Brig Strong Capt: Concklin for Baltimore .— at the same time, I inclos’d you the contract which binds them for three years; as likewise, the receipt of mad: Pini for the year’s interest.—
Thomas Jefferson esq. of Virg a To Tho s Appleton of Leghorn—D r 1825 Dollars June To amount of 10 whole & 2 half Capitals } 6270.27 as ⅌ account render’d Credit 1825 Doll s May By balance due you in account of May 2875.50
D r Thomas Jefferson of Virginia in Acco t Curr t with Tho s Appleton C r 1825. 1825 Doll r cts Doll rs June To am t
My last letter, was in date of the 28 th of July, by the Brig Pedlar for N. York, and in reply to your’s of the 18 th of may.—In the course of the next month, I hope will be compleated, all the marble-works you then order’d, as will, likewise, the bases, though Raggi, from the fracture of the clavicale, has been, and is still, of little use.—The capitels progress fully to my satisfaction, and...
Your letter of the 8 th of October, reach’d my hands, only on the 21 st of the last month, and through M r Williams of London; with one from this latter, covering Sites of exchange on this place, for the net proceeds of your remittance to him, which deducting his com s discount & postage, will produce here, when paid, (as they are at 3 months) 3940: Dolls 50. cts Say three thousand nine...
my last letter, Sir, was under date of the 26 th of August , acknowledging the receipt of one from you of the 4 th of April , under cover of a few lines from m r Vaughan ; mentioning that he then inclos’d a bill of exchange, by your order, for 2415– francs; but on my opening the letter, no bill was found contain’d therein;—I have ever Since been most anxiously waiting to receive one of the...
It was only in the course of the last months, that I receiv’d a letter from Governor Holmes, under date of the 3 d of march, of the year 1820 , covering a vote of thanks of the legislature of the State; it is now unnecessary to seek the cause of its delay of more than a year; in reaching my hands—the expressions it contain’d, were both grateful and honorable to me; and are a very ample...
Per l’Atto presente benche privato, da valere, e tenere come se fosse un Publico Instrumento, apparisca e sia noto Qualmente Fra l’Illmo Sig Tommaso Appleton Console Generale degli Stati Uniti d’America in Livorno , ed in questa Parte nella Qualità di Incaricato dal Sig Tommaso Jefferson di Virginia in America da una, ed i Sig i Michele Raggi , di Condizione Scultore Ornatista, e Jacopo Raggi...
Thomas Jefferson esq, private account with Thomas Appleton.—D r 1825 May To 8 chimney mantles of various colours & qualities of marble cont d in 6 cases from N o 32 @ 37 inclusive Dollars mark’d TJ/M Cost 180. Charges To 6 cases for the above @ £7 each. £42. To custom house duties @ £2 12.
Excuse the liberty I Take in addressing you respecting Central colleg , of which I wish To become a member immediately if it is in opperation— I have lately left the junior class of Union colleg in Schenectady of which Dr Eliphalit Nott is president, and from whom I can produce a regular and honourable dismission, as well as letters of recommendation from every officer of that litterary...
Having generaly understood, it to have been your wish at a very early period of my existance to have Supertended my education—I now take the liberty of Soliciting your patronage—Having a disposition to continue my studies in order to comple te my hitherto unfinished education beleiving that under the care of so distinguished a personage—I may derive such information that may enhance my future...
M r Arganil a respectable french homme de Lettres residing in Newport R.I. is anxious to procure the situation of professor of the French, Spanish & Italian languages in one of our Colleges for which I believe him eminently qualified. Thinking it possible that such a person may be wanted in the institution patronised by you I take the liberty to inclose for your perusal two or three of his...
You will have the goodness to excuse the liberty I have taken in addressing you this letter, when I tell you, that, knowing you to be the frie n d of W C Nicholas Esq r to whom I am indebted through your goodness for the place which I now hold in this Department and whose absence from Richmond at this time prevents me from addressing him on a subject of material importance to me, The recent...
About the 1 st week in May last I received a request from an old and useful friend, to whom I could not well refuse a kindness, solliciting from me a letter of introduction to yourself and another to M r W. C. Nicholas . and adding, that he would set out for some of the watering places in your state about the 10 th of that month. I accordingly gave him a few lines for each of you and committed...
Concluding from your last letter , that after the sitting of the Circuit Court in May last, the administration of the estate of Gen. Kosciusko would be regularly committed to your friend & neibor M r Cocke , I, on the 5 th of September , wrote to that Gentleman, stating the nature and extent of my son ’s claim, and requesting, from him, such information as would best direct me, how to have it...
When I last had the pleasure of hearing from you , you had determined to decline the executorship of Gen: Kosciusko ’s will and I have since learned, thro’ M r Wirt , that in persuance of his advice , a gentleman of your neiborhood, M r John Hartwell Cocke of Fluvianna County , had qualified, under the laws of Virginia , as administrator.
Circumstances relating to gen. Kosciusko previously to his joining the America n Ar my. K. was born in the grand Dutchy of Lithuania in the year 1752 . His family was noble & his patrimony considerable. circumstances which he justly appreciated, for as belonging to himself they were never matter of b oasting and rarely subjects of notice and as the property of others only regarded as...
Some years before I left Paris Gen. Kosciuszko put into my hands the paper, of which the enclosed is a copy. Understanding that it was not to be used ’till the General ’s death, it has been in my cabinet unopened from that day ’till this & is now recurred to on the information brought by the mails of the day that the Gen l had died in Switzerland on the 15 th of Oct last & that his funeral was...
Although a stranger to you I have taken the liberty of addressing to you a letter with a view of gaining information & advice on a subject in which I am much concerned—I have it in contemplation to set forward shortly to some literary institution in order to commence a course of studies and hearing of the advantages held forth by the University of Virginia—which—altho the institution is as yet...
Deem me not imprudent nor give me the name of a daring intruder when I a Stranger & one too who is by far your inferior am so bold as to address one of your character & importance but that is all that induces me to write you at present & to request one thing of you which is of vast importance to me & your denial or granting of my request is to decide either my advancement in life or my remain...
During a long residence in India I had occasion to correspond with Capt n Jacob Crowninshield of Salem to whom I sent two specimens of wheat of the most fertile Provinces: these specimens he wrote me, were forwarded to you, as one of the Judicious Agriculturists of the Union. I have taken the liberty of writing to you, to learn if these specimens vegetated and if they afforded grain of a...
I had the pleasure to rcve your Request for a few articls from Canton which I have orderd—I thank you Madam for your Congratulations on the Marrage of my Son he requsts me to present to you his best Respects as Dos also Mrs. Bentzan & my Daughter I have the Honnor to be / Most Respetfully— / Madam your obd Set MHi : Adams Papers.
Attatched to the Philosopher whom I address from my earliest years, permit me to lay before you, a letter addressed to President Monroe concerning the antiquities in the West. Perhaps I am committing an error, by intruding on that dignified repose, which by your distinguished services in the cause of literature, your country and of the freedom and happiness of mankind you so richly merit. To...
I herewith forward to you, the Report of our commissioners of common schools, to our late General Assembly. The bill is badly printed, which I have corrected. This system is now before the people of this state and will be acted on at the next Session of our Legislature. Should your leisure permit, I should feel myself greatly obliged to you, for any suggestions you may think proper to make, as...
Convinced that in your retirement, the concerns of your country arrest your attention, & as the most efficacious mode for the punishment of Criminals , has excited the consideration of many important States in the Union, I am induced to enclose a paper containing some remarks on this subject. Being sensible they are “not free from objections,” I more readily Submit them to your candid...
Our mutual friend Doctr. William Shepherd will forward you a small Box of early White Wheat which I beg your acceptance. The seed from which this Wheat was rais’d was imported from Spain some 2 or 3 Seasons since & cultivated by a Farmer of Cayuga county New York, whom I met this Summer on the Erie Canal conveying 250 Bushels to a friend of mine in Troy and who obligeingly let me have one...