26421To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 21 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive enclosed Ten dollars the sum lent me, together with a small Packet which I will thank you to forward in your mail,— I have not yet seen many people in the Districk, but from the enquiries I have made & the information I have received, the public opinion is much more favorable to the Embargo than was to be expected, they all prefer it to a state of war, & will bear its...
26422To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 22 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Manual & letter have been receiv’d; & for the future I shall endeavor to acquire that information which is so abundantly supplied, from the first to Men who fill Legislative functions; The sentiments of friendship which the second contains, fills my mind with sensations indescribeable, Your good opinion is all I ask, it is more precious to me, than every other blessing which can happen,...
26423To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From letters I have seen from Richmond, It is reported that some friend of yours, wrote a letter which was shewn, intimating, that the Embargo would be taken off. in consequence of this intelligence Tobo rose to eight Dollars. that your crop was sold under this delusion, to the ruin of the purchaser. You are not for a moment to suppose I credit the report. on the contrary I know it false, &...
26424William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo Taylor & myself, equally regret having troubled you with Mr Graham ’s papers, & feel Satisfied that you have expressed no opinion—I expected you would receive many letters in your retirement from those who have your happiness at heart, or wish the Sanction of your name to Support favorite opinions, but I had no idea that your labors were So great; I am only Surprised that you have...
26425William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have obtaind a Copy from the Treasury of the prices paid in London for Instruments and enclose it for your examination— M r Crawford informs me that M r Jackson procured in Paris Instruments of the best construction for the University of Georgia at prices far below the Cost paid by Hassler ; &
26426To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 15 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Dctr William Upshaw of Virginia wishes to obtain the appointment of Hospital or Regimental Surgeon, in the Service of the US; I am well convinced from the concurrent tistimony of his acquaintances, of his capacity, & from my own knowledge of his merits; he maintains in Society, as a Physician & Man, a character which it is desirable to introduce among those employ’d by the Gov’t—for one I...
26427William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 7 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 26 th gave me the first intelligence of M r Nicholas ’ s ability to releive you, I never doubted, his disposition, but fear’d your absence and the importunity of Creditors would appropriate his means to themselves—It gives me Sincere pleasure to find your mind at ease upon the Subject, the magnitude of the loss would be Serious at any time, in the present condition of the...
26428William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo Waller Taylor Senator from Indiana has requested me to enclose the papers of Mr Graham for your examination; Mr Graham he informs me is very respectable & attatches considerable importance to the discovery he thinks he has made, But such is the confidence he places in your opinion that it will be abandon’d upon a suggestion of yours from you —I am aware that this will give you trouble,...
26429To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 3 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I fear your mind has been affected by a conversation yesterday with Mr R. who observed he was indifferent to live—He says he was impressed with shame for having left you—but if he lives he will make amends to you & his family, by his encreased love for both—I have quieted his mind. ViU .
26430William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed by the Secretary of War , that the Government will not Sell at this time the Instruments procured by Mr Hasler — I should have given you this information earlier, but have been waiting in the daily expectation, to hear from D r Jackson — Mr Crawford has promised to furnish me with the paper the moment it arrives, when it shall be forwarded without delay. RC ( DLC );...