15351Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 18 July 1827 (Madison Papers)
The Board met, present the same as yesterday Resolved that the Professor of Chemistry be requested to prepare and to lay before the Visitors at their next meeting, the plan of a chemical Laboratory and of a Lecture room connected therewith, large enough for the accommodation of a class of 200 Students; & that the proctor be required to present an accompanying estimate of the expense of...
15352Thomas Jefferson’s Recommendation of John Taylor’s Construction Construed, [ca. 27 June 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Extract of a letter from Th Jefferson to ——— I have read Col o Taylor ’s book of ‘Constructions construed’ with great satisfaction, and, I will say, with edification; for I acknolege it has corrected some errors of opinion into which I had slidden, without sufficient examination. it is the most logical retraction of our governments to the original and true principles of the constitution...
15353Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Early Career (the so-called “Autobiography”), [6 January–29 July 1821], with editorial note … (Jefferson Papers)
1821. Jan. 6. at the age of 77. I begin to make some memoranda and state some recollections of dates & facts concerning myself, for my own more ready reference & for the informn of my family. The tradition in my father ’s family was that their ancestor came to this country from Wales , and from near the mountain of Snowden , the highest in Gr. Br. I noted once a case from Wales in the law...
15354From James Madison to an Unidentified Correspondent, 28 March 1818 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 28 March 1818. Described as an autograph letter, signed, in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 975 (8–9 April 1908), item 583.
15355Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 15 December 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met: present J. Madison Rector, J. Monroe, J. H. Cocke and J. C. Cabell. A note was received from Mr Johnson, stating that some draughts of enactments which he had been charged with preparing, were not completed; and asking leave of absence until tomorrow. This leave was granted; and the board, after a long conference, adjourned to tomorrow. MS ( ViU : Special Collections).
15356John Quincy Adams, Penalty of the Bond for Mount Wollaston Farm, September 1826 (Adams Papers)
Whereas the said John Adams has this day, by his deed duly executed and acknowledged, conveyed all the Estate in belonging to him Quincy, known by the name of the Mount Wollaston Farm, to the said John Quincy Adams, his Heirs, and Assigns, in fee simple; now the Condition of this Obligation is such that if the said John Quincy Adams, his Executors or Administrators, shall from and after the...
15357John Quincy Adams, Josiah Quincy, III, Checks Drawn on Banks of U.S., 3 October 1826 (Adams Papers)
Boston, 27. Oct—1826. Pay to A. B. Johnson & A. L. S Johnson or Bearer, Three Thousand— Dolls. — cts. 3.000 Dolls. — cts. Josiah Quincy Exeor of John Adams Boston, 3 October 1826 Pay to Samuel Savil or Bearer, Three hundred and twelve Dolls. 49
15358Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Samuel McAffee, 14 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq r to S. M c Afee D r Oct r 8 th 1819 To visiting You in the night, and continued Medical Attendance from that date, till the morning of the 11 th
15359Thomas Jefferson’s Conveyance of Milton Lands to Martin Dawson, 28 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
This Indenture made on the 28 th day of March 1818 between Thomas Jefferson of the one part and Martin Dawson of the other both of the County of Albemarle Witnesseth that the said Thomas in consideration of the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the sd Martin hath given granted bargained and sold unto the said Martin a certain parcel of land in the same County...
15360From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, October 1823 (Adams Papers)
Silver Plate 3640 Desk 80 Screens 150 Commode 40 Curtains 50 Tables 25 Presses 40 Commode 20 Matrass 20 Toilette 70
15361Enclosure: Notes by Benjamin de Chastellier on His Mistreatment and Napoleon’s Liberation, [ca. 2 May 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Charité pour faciliter la Liberation de Napoleon ! ☞ Vos bienfaits Seront reçu avec la plus Vive reconnaissance par Votre tres humble Serviteur Benj a de Chastellier { Militaire, Creol du Cap français. Isle de S t Domingue ☞ Such is the Suspicious and Corrupt State of human
15362Thomas Jefferson: Memo on Wm J Coffee’s agreement with U.Va., 10 Apr. 1823, 10 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
In the agreem t signed by mr Brockenbrough and inclosed to me by mr Coffee, and again returned to him, under Pavilion N o 1. the words ‘lead to be paid for extra’ and under Pavilion N o 2. the words ‘the whips of lead to be pd for extra’ are expressly inserted in the body of the description [various notes by TJ] : 3/6. N.Y. = .43¾ Coffee 413.34 Br. 382.39 pack g 13.64 396.03 lead
15363Columbian Centinel, Death and Funeral of John Adams, 8 July 1826 (Adams Papers)
“ Lord, now let thy Servant depart in Peace, for mine eyes have seen thy salvation .” ON the late festive day, it was mentioned by many citizens who had called in the morning to pay their respects to the venerated Sage, at his residence in Quincy, that his eventful life was rapidly ebbing, but few thought the bright day which was then passing would be his last. Intelligence of his demise was...
15364Thomas Jefferson: Memo re. renewal of notes, 10 Mar. 1824, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Farmers Bank due 15/18 March $1,400.00 do do do 5/8 April 3 200.00 United States Bank do 18/21 do 2 250.00 do do
15365Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the Siting of Central College, 18 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
1817 Operations at & for the College July 18. a. the place s at which the theodolite was fixed being the center of the Northern square, and the point destined for some principal building in the level of the square l.m n.o. the fall from a. to d. 18.f. ₒ from a. to d the bearing magnetically S. 21. W add for variation 2 ½ S.
15366John Organ’s Survey Notes on Poplar Forest Roads, 28 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Coppy Courses and distances run the 28 th Novr. 1817. for roads. Begining at the house and Runing 1. S 66 E. 100 po. 2. N. 81 E 12 po. to a branch 3. S 80 E 22 po. 4. S 51 E. 13 po. 5. S 74 E 42 po. to a fork. thence 6. S 64 E 20 po.
15367Thomas Jefferson: Regulations on UVa Student Apparel, ca. 4-5 Mar. 1825?, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Those who, by a vote of the faculty, shall have been deemed qualified to become candidates for Diplomas, at the examination which is to close the session of the year, may be permitted to wear gowns in ordinary during the year. he who fails to obtain the Diploma at a first trial, may wear his Candidate’s gown thro’ another session, at the judgment and discretion of the Faculty, but not after a...
15368Thomas Jefferson’s Instructions for Repair of Skylight and Roof at Poplar Forest, [August 1819?] (Jefferson Papers)
for the flat roof over the Hall at Poplar Forest . let the sky-light run from East to West. 16. panes long. and only the length of 2. panes wide. groove the upper end of the pane ½ I. into the ridge bar and let the lower end lap 1.I. on the lower bar the ridge-bar of the sash (if in one piece) must be 2.I. sq. but if in 2. pieces they must be 1.I. by 3.I. the lower bar or rail of the sash 4.I....
15369University of Virginia: State of the Funds of the University, 31 Dec. 1823, 31 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Annual income of the University D The Annuity 15,000. Rent of 6. Hotels @ 150.D. each 900. of 100. dormitories @ 16.D 1,600. of 9. d o smaller @ 12.D 108. University rent on 218.D. @ 12.D. each 2,616 20,224. Annual expences D Bursar’s commission on 20,244.D. 202.24 Proctor’s salary
15370Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Nicolas G. Dufief, 23 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Jefferson Esq. 1820 To N. G. Dufief March 31. Potter ’s Aeschylus, 1 vol. 8vo bds . $2. 50. May 17 Aeschylus Gr. & Lat. 18 o
15371Enclosure: Abraham Clark’s Recommendation of David Whitehead, 30 December 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
I hereby Certify that the Barer David Whitehead is a Native of the Town in which I Live he is of a reputable Famely who I was well acquainted with I have but a Slight personel Acquaintenc withe the barer but never heard any thing of him to his disadvantage and From his general Carector think him Deserving the Esteem of Such as he may Fall among he being about going to the Northard Tr ( MHi );...
15372Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on University of Virginia Pavilions, 7 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
from central line of library from central line of Library. f f to Pavilion N o I. 68 whole. 68. to
15373Jesse Burton Harrison’s Notes of Conversations with James Madison, 27-30 November 1827 (Madison Papers)
a. Mr. M. observed that A. Everett in his book on America had fallen into the remarkable error that Gen. Washington had to be greatly persuaded by Hamilton to agree to the Constitution. Mr. M. knew it to be an error; he lodged with Wash. in Philad. during the convention. b. On manufactures. He observed that the impossibility of regulating trade by the seperate states was the proximate cause of...
15374Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 5 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
The board met pursuant to adjournment: present the same members as yesterday. Resolved that a Secretary to the board of Visitors shall be appointed, whose salary shall be two hundred dollars per annum , payable quarterly. Resolved that Nicholas P. Trist is appointed to the office of secretary. The board adjourned to tomorrow. MS ( ViU : Special Collections).
15375Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Delivery of Building Material for Shadwell Milldam, [ca. 29 August 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
1822. Wormly Jerry Isaac Ned total. Aug. 6 24 22
15376Enclosure: John Holmes to the People of Maine, 10 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
A representative of the people ought generally to expect that his constituents would understand the reasons of his conduct from the arguments which each subject invites. Apologies or justifications are extraordinary efforts, and calculated to excite suspicion. A premature defence betrays a consciousness of error, or implies an indirect censure of those from whom we differ. With these...
15377Thomas Jefferson’s Notes for a Biography of George Wythe, [ca. 31 August 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Notes for the biography of George Wythe . George Wythe was born about the year 1727. or 1728. of a respectable family in the county of Elizabeth city on the shores of the Chesapeak . he inherited from his father a fortune sufficient for independance & ease. he had not the benefit of a regular education in the schools, but acquired a good one of himself, and without assistance; insomuch as to...
15378Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Capitals for University of Virginia Buildings, [after 6 March 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
I D N o I . East. Ionic. 4. Capitels . dim d diam. 26 ½ cost 240. freight
15379Report of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, [16 December 1826] (Madison Papers)
make the following It being a provision of the law that the Visitors or a majority of them should once at least in every year, visit the University, enquire into the proceedings and practices thereat, examine the progress of the students, and give to those who excel in any branch of Science there taught, such honorary marks and testimonies of approbation as may encourage & excite to industry &...
15380John Quincy Adams, Josiah Quincy, III, Accounts with John Adams’s Estate, September 1826 (Adams Papers)
No 1. Dr. The Executors of the last will & testament of John Adams To Cash in hands of Miss Smith 520 00 do of D. Spear Sale of Salt Grass 166 25 Carried forward $ 686 25 in Acct with his Estate Cr By Cash paid Haskell & Whitney No 1. 131 04 " " M Knight, Mourning 2.
15381Exchange of Henderson Land by Eli Alexander and Thomas Jefferson, 28 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
This Indenture tripartite of exchange, bargain and sale made on the 28 th day of March 1818 between Eli Alexander of the one part and Thomas Jefferson of the other, both of the County of Albemarle Witnesseth, that wherein the said Eli hath become seised and possessed by lawful conveyances in fee simple of certain portions of land in the said County of Albemarle , near or adjacent to the town...
15382Joseph C. Cabell’s Statement of Funds Needed by the University of Virginia, [by 1 January 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
To liberate the Funds—on 1 st Jan: 1822. 1. A remission of the debt $60.000. 2. To liberate the annuities of 1822. & 1823 30.000 $90.000 .00
15383Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Patrick Gibson, [ca. 12 September 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Account Sales of 19 Bbls flour & One Hhd Tobacco for Th: Jefferson 1820 May 1 Recd for 1 Hhd Tobacco Shockoe TJ 1710.160.1550. Refused @ $5.10 $79. 05 June 21
15384Detatched Memoranda, ca. 31 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I did not become acquainted with Dr. Franklin till after his return from France and election to the Chief Magistracy of Pennsylvania. During the session of the Grand Convention, of which he was a member and as long after as he lived, I had opportunities of enjoying much of his conversation, which was always a feast to me. I never passed half an hour in his company without hearing some...
15385Letters of administration for estate of John Adams, 1 August 1826 (Adams Papers)
Edward H Robbins Esquire Judge of the Probate of Wills, and for granting Letters of Administration on the Estates of Persons deceased, having goods, chattels, rights or credits in the County of Norfolk within the Commonwealth aforesaid. To all unto whom these Presents shall come greeting. Know Ye, That upon the day of the date hereof, before Me at a Court of Probate, held at Dedham, in the...
15386Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Central College, 7 October 1817 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors &c. held at Charlottesville 7. Oct: 1817. On information of the amount of the subscriptions to the Central College, known to be made, and others understood to be so, the board resolves, that the Pavilion now erecting be completed as heretofore directed, with the 20. dormitories attached to it, and that two other pavilions be contracted for and executed the next...
15387Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Recommendation of Gerard E. Stack, [ca. 25 November 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
Believing that it would be advantageous to have a school established in the neighborhood of the University , where the classical languages should be accurately taught, and subjects might be competently prepared for entering that institution as soon as it should be opened, mr Stack of Philada , subscriber to the preceding advertisement was invited to come & establish such a school . he was...
15388Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Poplar Forest Survey, 9 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
✓ 1817. Dec. 9. Beg g in the S. 50. E. line at 12 ½ po. from the fore & aft. white oak, and 111 ½ po. from the corner near the N. London road. ✓ N. 70. E. at 54. po. the spring is 1. po. on N. side; at 68. po. his corner in the field as suppos d in all 110.88 po. to
15389Thomas Jefferson: Application of the Funds of the University of Va., ca. 31 Dec. 1823?, 31 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Funds of the University. Application of the Funds. Balance on hand at the close of every year D D 1820. Apr. 1 st loan 40,000 1820. Apr. Debts 10,000 Oct. d o 20,000 1821. Jan. 1.
15390Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Central College, 28 July 1817 (Madison Papers)
At a called meeting of the Visitors of the Central College, held at the House of Mr. Madison in Orange, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Hartwell Cocke, and Joseph C. Cabell, being present: The plan of the first Pavilion to be erected, and the proceedings thereupon, having been stated and agreed to— It is agreed that application be made to Doctor Knox of Baltimore to accept the...
15391Thomas Jefferson: Binder’s directions, with fragmentary table of contents for Live of Jesus, 1823?, 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
leather back Roscoe Penal jurispr. This slip was in the work of which the above is the title, viz the direction to the binder, written by Tho s Jefferson, for the lettering on the back.— See over Luke .1–7.(1.) 21.(1.) 39.40.42–48.(2.) 51.52.48. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
15392Thomas Jefferson and UVa Board of Visitors: Bond for customs, 12 Oct. 1825, 12 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Man . 532 Know all Men by these Presents ....that We, Thomas Jefferson, John H. Cocke James Madison Chapman Johnson, James Breckenridge, George Loyall and Joseph C. Cabell are held and firmly bound to the United States of America , in the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS, to be paid to the United States; for payment whereof, we bind ourselves, our heirs executors and administrators, jointly and...