1James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 14 January 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The partiality of my Country having bestowed on me, the station of Chief Magistrate of the Commonweal, the wish, nearest my heart, is to conduct myself in such a manner, as to evince, that its confidence has not been, entirely, misplaced. On the one hand, I wish to exercise no power not granted by the constitution ; on the other not to abandone one, which may have been conferred by that...
2James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 11 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
With sincere thanks, I acknowledge the receipt of your letter in answer to mine —The prompt compliance with my request, coupled with the very satisfactory view you have given me of the subject referred to in my Communication to you, has laid me under fresh obligations; and is an additional evidence of your friendly disposition—Every impression of my mind was perfectly in unison, with the...
3James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
The accompanying collection of garden Seeds was forwarded to me by Colo Larkin Smith of Norfolk . He suggested to me the necessity of sending them as Soon as possible as the time for Sowing them had, probably, arrived. Supposing the Stage both the safest and most expeditious conveyance I avail myself of that opportunity. I hope you will receive them in the time. N B. Just as I had finished...
4James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 30 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
A transient visit to Orange prevented me from receiving, and by consequence of answering, the letter , you addressed me (under date the 15 th instant ) till this time. The misfortunes which have overwhelmed M r Strode are to me a Source of deep regret; to contribute to their alleviation would be highly gratifying—more especially when in So doing I could give you a proof of my anxiety to comply...
5James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Being anxious to add, to my new establishment , whatever, is rare or desirable of the fruit, shrub, or tree kind; and knowing with a like inclination, you have had an ample opportunity to gratify it, I have taken the liberty to request of you, any little thing you can spare, without inconvenience, adapted to the garden, or pleasure grounds— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Mar. 1816...
6James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that you take no slight interest in the ensuing Presidential election, and that it would be agreeable to you to learn, on whom that distinguished appointment is likely to devolve, I have seized the earliest moment to communicate to you the result of a meeting of the Republicans, this moment adjourned—The ballot was as follows Monroe —65. Crawford —54— For V. P— Tompkins 85— Snyder...
7James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 9 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Colonel Trumbul the celebrated painter is on a visit to this City—bringing with him Several specimens of historical paintings—The Subjects he has Selected are of a character which impart the highest interest to an American bosom—The wish of the Colo. is to be employed in his lime line in embellishing the Capitol with Some of those pieces executed on a Scale commensurate with the building—A...