3931To Thomas Jefferson from Joel Yancey, 28 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In looking over your notes to me for my services in superintending your plantations in Bedford, I find that they are made to carry interest from April, Instead of the first Jan y you know, that the year ended the last of December and I always thought, (although I did not expect to receive the money till the crops were sold), that I was entitled to Interest after my year exspired, but should...
3932To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Eaton Haynes, 27 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of a friend who proposes to place a son at the University of Virginia, I beg leave to enquire of you what are the facilities & terms of instruction to students in that institution, particularly, in the science of law. I fear that applications of this nature are calculated to touch upon that time which would be devoted to other & more important avocations, & must request you to...
3933From Stephen Peabody to John Quincy Adams, 26 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
I feel a diffidence in addressing you on a subject, that I am not satisfied is not impertinent & improper. My apology is a desire to assist an honest unfortunate man. I understand that the Government is building a light house on Owl’s head Island in Thomastown Maine. A friend of Mr. John Sherburne of Orland in Maine has requested me to assist Sherburne in getting the appointment of keeper of...
3934Frances Wright to Dolley Madison, 26 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
We had fondly hoped my dear Madam & kind & respected friend to embrace you very shortly & cultivate yet more intimately that acquaintance wch my heart wd even now urge me to call friendship. We have been forced to defer this pleasure for the present from the indisposition of my sister occasioned by the excessive heat during the week we lately passed in Philadelphia, & wch decided me to entrust...
3935To Thomas Jefferson from Theodorus Bailey, 26 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been duly favored with your Letters covering a communication from you to M r King on the subject of an apparatus for your university. and likewise two accompanying letters from two of your Proffessors on the same subject addressed to persons in London; and in obedience to your wishes I have put these several letters in the letter Bag of the Packet Ship Hudson which departed from this...
3936To Thomas Jefferson from William Hilliard, 26 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We herewith send you an invoice of such American Works, & of those imported, as we could furnish upon terms, as we consider better than to order them anew. Most of the imported Books were purchased in Europe at Auction, & could not probably be again procured upon the same terms, viz: Phil. Transactions, Byzantinae Hist. Kennicott’s Heb. Bible, Stepanie Thesaurus, Cassianus &ca. These mostly...
3937From Thomas Jefferson to Gurdon S. Mumford, 26 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 18. was duly rec d and it’s contents read with great pleasure. altho in so extensive a range of acqce as that to which our revoln has given birth, there may not be a ground of continued correspdce with every individual with whom it connected us in action, yet we are glad once in a while to hear that our old fellow laborer are alive and well, I have not omitted, when oppties...
3938To Thomas Jefferson from Frances Wright, 26 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I c d have wished & had intended my dear Sir to see you on the subject upon w ch I now write but the indisposition of my sister urged me to place her under the charge of a friend to proceed slowly to Bedford spring on the Alleghany where I must Join her so soon as I have procured some necessary information in this city. You will receive from my paternal friend the prospectus of a plan on w ch...
3939To James Madison from Gabriel Crane, 25 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
The Supreme the sovereign Lord of Heaven and earth and of all things thereunto appertaining has now commanded me to renew my application to You for a sum of money to enable me to procede in the execution of his purposes on the earth. For those purposes see Isaiah Chapt. 2 Malachi IV. and various other parts of Scripture. I am further commanded on this occasion to shew to You—that the principle...
3940To Thomas Jefferson from John Brennan, 25 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I flatter myself that when you will have read this letter through, you will admit that my attempting to make any appology for obtruding my self on your notice, would be superfluous—The periodical Journals of the last 4 or 5 years, have shewn, that when called upon to sanction any useful work; or confirm the truth of any conflicting, or contested political matter, that was radically necessary...
3941From Thomas Jefferson to William Hilliard, 25 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of June 22. was recd in due time, and the books of which it covered the Catalogue, arrived afterwards in good order. we have recently recieved from mr Bohn a last box. it contained books which were in his former catalogue, but which not having come with the others, nor a word heard of them in so long a time, we had considered them as not purchased, and set some of the down in your...
3942To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 25 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day rec d a Box from Boston for you, which is forwarded by a Waggon to Charlottesville, care Jacobs & Raphael,—hope it will reach you safely— In sending blanks for the renewal of your several notes at Bank, I observe you omit one of $2,000 at Farmers Bank MHi .
3943From Thomas Jefferson to J.C. Beltrami, 24 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 19 th inst. is rec d as had been in due time that which accompanied the volume you were so kind as to send me: that it was not acknoleged at the time I can assure you did not proceed from any want of respect, or of due thankfulness for this mark of attention but from the physical disabilit y of age and infirmities. I have at this time been confined to the house by painful...
3944From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 24 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
If you think mr Coffee’s prices for the Corinthian ornaments extravagantly high, assuredly they ought not to be taken. there are probably workmen in that line in Wash n Balt. & Phila. it might not be amiss to enquire even at Boston. the spread eagles of Delorme would be best. The boxes of minerals are to be delivered to D r Emmett in whose care they will be under such arrangemts as he shall...
3945From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Greenhow, 24 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 18 th and, according to the request expressed in it, now inclose you a hand-bill which will give the information wished for by the gentlemen who propose to send their sons to our University. we have great reason to be satisfied so far with the success of the principle we adopt for the government of the Institution. we recieve and treat our students as...
3946To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Vidua, 24 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Par la prochaine occasion pour l’Europe devant ecrire à M. de Humboldt tout en le remerciant de m’avoir adressé à vous, je desire lui donner des nouvelles de vôtre santé. Lorsque j’ai été à Monticello, elle n’etait pas parfaite. Permettez donc, que je m’adresse directement à vous même, et que je vous prie de vouloir bien m’ecrire deux mots pour me faire savoir, si vôtre santé est maintenant...
3947From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to George Washington Adams, 23 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter is this moment put into my hands my beloved Son, and I hasten to answer it, apologizing at the same time for a neglect which has been caused entirely by the dull sameness of our lives, and the utter impossibility of finding any subject on which to write. I guessed what your silence meant on the subject of my Letter , for I had like yourself cried out, what a falling off is here!...
3948From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson asks the favor of mr Brockenbrough to inform him of the date of the remittance of 3000. D. to mr Appleton this last spring. every thing from him may be daily expected. all except the capitels were on board ship at the date of his letter Apr. 13. every thing should therefore be got in readiness to run up the columns immediately. send me also Raggi’s contract for the bases. ViU :...
3949To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have a letter from M r Coffee stating his prices for the ornaments for the Corinthian cornice in the room intended for the Museum—I think them extravagantly high, he puts down the leaf of the Modilion in Putty composition at 40 ½ cents and in his composition (the baked earth we have heretofore gotten of him) at 28c—in lead 56c for each leaf For the Frize ornaments in Putty composition 3....
3950To Thomas Jefferson from John Hemings, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope this fav r may find you well and in Good hellth we begin to tin the west side of the house and we have youst 5 ½ boxis we shol in a few days finish that side except the Potcos the rouft is so ruft that I am fast to imploy both of the boys the house being chatiry with oak we hav to strip evry Port the ridg Pists all ar sound and Look on the Turit we ar Pusil to git the two for the...
3951To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose you a catalogue of the books contained in the box I last opened; which are the books stricken out of the catalogue from which I copied mine: this present of Miss Gurney’s I have entered in my list of presents.— I have the accounts of German, French, & English purchases sent over by Mr J. Bohn, which if you desire I will send for your inspection; the total amounts...
3952From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Williams, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It gave me great pleasure to recieve your favor of June 20. altho’ with so extensive a range of acq es as that to which our revoln has given birth, there may not be a ground of contin d correspdce with every individual yet we are glad to hear once in a while that our old fellow laborers are alive and well. we look back with pleasure to the days which united us in action, and recollect ant t...
3953From James Madison to Charles Caldwell, 22 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
Your letter from Charlottesville came duly to hand, and an earlier answer would have been given to it; but for a hope, which has not been fulfilled that a little delay might enlarge the compliance with its request. The instances of longevity which you wish me to repeat on paper as within the limits of my farm, on which there are about 70 persons of every age & description and among my...
3954From James Madison to Horatio Gates Spafford, 22 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I delayed answering your[s] of May 10. in the hope of finding a private conveyance; having experienced in several instances a miscarriage of such remittances by the mail. Seeing now little chance of any other opportunity I commit to that hazard a bank note of $10.* which will discharge the debt, and make up for the delay. With friendly respects *of Bank of Virga No. 8428 date June 9. 1821 [...
3955To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Crane, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Supreme the sovereign Lord of Heaven and earth and of all things thereunto appertaining has now commanded me to renew my application to you for a sum of money to enable to proceed in the execution of His purpose on the earth—for those purposes see Isaiah Chapt 2 d Malachi IV and various other parts of Scripture I am further commanded to observe to you on this occasion.—that the principle...
3956To Thomas Jefferson from John Forbes, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
As directed by Col o Randolph I am to enclose a letter for him, which it is important he should receive with the least possible delay, that you may have the goodness to forward it to him at Staunton.—The inclosure contains a Copy of proceedings in a Suit depending in the Superior Court of Chancery here between himself and his very dear & respected relatives, intended to sustain his application...
3957From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having occasion to make a remittance to mr Appleton of Leghorn I desired Jefferson to make provision for a sum of 500. D. which I then thought would be suffic t and he informed me that I might accdly apply to you to procure such a bill for me. but I find it will require 550. D. will you therefore be so good as to procure such a bill as will place 550. D. clear of Exchange in the hands of...
3958From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 18 th is recieved, and finds me ready, as I ever am, to render you what service I can. altho’ the head of the admn and myself have not been exactly in principle together, yet some of the members are much my frds, and particularly, the head of the particular deptmt to which your case belongs, is my hereditary as well as personal friend. but being but just arrived, and a stranger to...
3959To James Madison from Richard Bache, 21 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Tod is in the City. I delivered him your letter yesterday and had the pleasure of seeing him at the dinner given to Mr. Rush. Mrs. Bache joins me in our most affectionate regards to Mrs. Madison & yourself. With great esteem Yrs RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Letter not found. A full report of the public dinner for Richard Rush, including toasts and speeches, held on 20 May at Washington...
3960From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Everett, 21 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the copies of your two public addresses inclosed in your favor of the 6 th inst. that of Concord, as a morsel of exact history, and of a most interesting event was peculiarly acceptable. I am sorry it is not in my power to give you any information on the subject of the Louisiana treaty. my memory is gone, and I have no papers on the subject. but surely the ‘Conjectural note’...
3961From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Everett, 21 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very thankful to the Bunkerhill monument association for the honor they have done me in electing me an honorary member of that institution. the occasion, which has given birth to it, forms an epoch in the history of mankind, well worthy of the splendid ceremonies with which it’s first stone was lately laid and consecrated. the coincidence of circumstances too, was truly fortunate, which...
3962From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 21 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2 d was rec d on the 16 th inst. together with the herb which accompanied it, and I am much indebted for the kind interest you take in my present indisposn, as also to mr Hooe & mr Buchner for their frdly attentions. I have submitted the plant to the inspection of D r D. my physician who recognises in it what is called Agrimony, with the use of which he is not unacquainted in...
3963From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 20 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am still confined to the house by my painful complaint as I have been for more than 2. months. and altho’ we have Doctors in abundance, we have no medicine but Calomel Calomel Calomel , this obliges me to trouble you for another half pound supply of Gum Arabic, and 3. or 4. oz. Hyoscegamus or Hewbary ( you sent some of this last lately to the Univ ty the whole of which I have used) these...
3964From George Washington Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 19 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
Ever since the middle of the last month we have been in such a succession of events and interruptions that the time has slipped away with out a moments reflection on the interval between this letter and my last. On the 15th. of June General La Fayette came and his arrival was the signal for dinners parties and shows. You ask for a description of the 17th. of June. It has not been attempted...
3965From James Madison to Asbury Dickins, 19 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Dickins, and thanks him for the copy of his oration of the 4th. of July last. J. M. had previously an opportunity of reading it in the Newspapers: But it well deserves a place among the select discourses on that anniversary, in the more conservative form now given to it. RC ( NN : Ford Collection); draft ( ViU : Special Collections). Minor differences...
3966From James Madison to Edward Everett, 19 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received the copy of your Oration at Concord on the 19th. of April last; and have derived much pleasure from the excellent ideas with which it abounds, & the elegant language in which they are conveyed. You have given it particular value, by making it a record of interesting details which might otherwise have passed into oblivion. With great esteem & cordial respects RC ( MHi :...
3967To Thomas Jefferson from J.C. Beltrami, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Aussitôt après avoir imprimé mon ouvrage La Decouverte des sources du Mississipi etc., à la Nouvelle Orleans, j’accedai avec plaisir aux sollicitations de vos amis de vous le faire connaître, je vous en offris une copie avec une lettre d’hommage, vous priant de m’adresser vos reponses chez ce Mons. Leabbate Consul General de Sardaigne, et je partis immediatement pour faire un tour dans les...
3968From Thomas Jefferson to Louis A. Leschot, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:Jefferson sends his watch to mr Leschot to be put to rights. she goes 12 or 15. hours after being wound up and then stops—he is always sorry to give mr Leschot the trouble of coming here. The large clock has never gone right since the last repairs because the hands will not stand in place. in the kitchen the hour hand will not stand. if mr Leschot can come up some cloudy cool day Th:J. will...
3969To Thomas Jefferson from James Westwood Wallace, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Col o Wallace my son, now on his way to Staunton, being a delegate to the proposed convention, has promised me to stop a moment at Monticello and enquire after your health: to hear of its improvement will greatly add to my satisfaction as well as his and every other patriot of the day. My respects to Mrs Randolph, the Young Ladies, Col o Randolph and the young gentlemen. Accept dear sir, my...
3970To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance D r Gunnell, formerly of Virginia, but now a resident of this place—He is respectable alike, for his moral worth and professional acquirements—He visits the University: and feeling for you the same profound regard which is common to the rest of Mankind he is anxious to have the honor of paying you his respects—Hence I have taken the liberty of...
3971To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
An abscess, occasioned by the rays of the Sun powerfully heating my Saddle, has prevented me from visiting Monticello for the last few days, and I fear it is not sufficiently firm to admit of my venturing up today. I shall however, recommend you to take at bedtime as you are deprived of your pills and the symptoms are exacerbated, 50 drops of Laudanum in order that I may distinctly notice...
3972To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Greenhow, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to you on a subject which I am sure will give you pleasure—A gentleman has requested me to procure for him an account of the qualifications necessary for a young man about to enter the university as 4 gentlemen are desirous of sending their sons as students—If you will be so kind as to send me this information I will make the best use of it in my power—Perhaps you have already...
3973To Thomas Jefferson from Gurdon S. Mumford, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You will observe that I Date my Letter from Nassau Street, truly Republican ground, where we concerted the leading measures in the memorable years 1799 & 1800 which led after a hard fought battle, and many a mighty contest with our Political opponents to their final prostration; and we gain’d the ascendancy in this State, and thereby produced an influence on the minds of the People in this &...
3974To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Norborne Nicholas, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you. by my friend Mr. Robert G. Scott, a member of the Privy council, (and the son in law of the late Bishop Madesin) who will be on his way, to, a return from Staunton, and is desirous to visit the University, and also to pay his respects to you. M r Scott is a gentleman of talents & correct political principles, and I shall consider any civilities extended, to him...
3975To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
( Private ) I fear you will think me your greatest & most constant pest in your old age, It grieves me that it should so happen, as you are certainly the very last person on earth I desire to be troublesome to, & what I mention now, is only by way of suggestion, for you to act upon or not, as you may feel inclined— Finding my excellent old friend Major Gibbon gradually declining daily, tho’...
3976From John Quincy Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 17 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter of the 2d. Instt. has remained some days unanswered, more from a repugnance in me to think at all upon the subject, than from any other cause. If as you say, you have destroyed the prospect of having any part assigned to you for Commencement, I agree with you in the opinion that it will be most comfortable for you, to be as far distant from Cambridge, on that day as you can—Under...
3977To James Madison from Michael DeGray, 17 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will excuse the freedom of strangers addressing a citizen of the first reputation and whose political merit stands high Excepting with the british party in the united states. The intention of writing to you was suggested to us by pure love of country or our attachment to a representative government. Therefore it is our beliefe that you was chosen chief Magistrate of a Federal nation...
3978To Thomas Jefferson from John Coalter, 17 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My Nephew John Z. Coalter, who is on a visit to me during the vacation of S. Carolina Columbia College, is anxious to see the University of Virginia, for which purpose he goes to Charlottesville— In common with all other young men who visit that place he is also desirous to be permitted to pay his respects to you— I am well aware how heavy a Tax of this kind is imposed on you; yet I see no...
3979From James Madison to Richard Bache, 16 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Madison unites in the request that you will so obliging, in case J. P. Todd should not be in Philada. as to forward to him the inclosed letter (with the 2 others lately addressed to your care) by the most suitable conveyance; unless it be presumed that the letters will be sooner received by awaiting his return to Philada. When last heard from he was at N. York. Draft ( DLC ). JM...
3980To James Madison from John O. Lay, 15 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I duly received yours covering a Check dated 7th. inst. for $500. which is herewith returned you, the former Check in favor of —— Fowler for the same amt. on the Bank of Va. having (at my request) been paid by the Cashier of the Farmers Bank, who has also taken in another small Check of yours say $98. which was drawn on and had been paid at the Bank of Va. I presume through mistake. Your acct....