4471Thomas Eddy to Thomas Jefferson, 16 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners to connect the Navigable Waters of Lake Erie and the Hudson River have not yet appointed an Engineer, and it is very difficult to select a person for so important and responsible a situation—The appointment will be a very honorable one, and it is desirable it should be conferred on a Man fully competent , and deserving intire confidence —To direct the manner in which the...
4472William Wirt to Thomas Jefferson, 23 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
A young gentleman of S t Mary’s county , in the state of Maryland , M r William Edelin , being about to become a student in the college at Charlottesville , I have been requested to give him a letter of introduction which will make his reception in your county respectable and his situation, as a stranger, more comfortable. I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with M r Edelin ;...
4473From James L. Edwards to John Quincy Adams, 7 June 1820 (Adams Papers)
Whereas by Articles of Agreement dated the thirty first day of December eighteen hundred and thirteen, John P. Van Ness of Washington in the District of Columbia sold to George Boyd, then of the same place, the Land and dwelling House herein after described; and in consideration thereof, and of the execution by the said George Boyd, of his bond and obligation of that date, conditioned to pay...
4474William P. Eliason to James Madison, 31 May 1830 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed, you have twenty three Dollars and fifty cents, being the change due on the $50. note. Yours Respectfully RC (DLC) .
4475To James Madison from Elizabeth (Betsy) Conway Madison Shepherd, 14 May 1821 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Elizabeth (Betsy) Conway Madison Shepherd. Letter not found. 14 May 1821 . Acknowledged in JM to James Francis Madison Shepherd, 8 Dec. [1825] ( DLC ), in which JM quotes from the letter: “my object is that an arrangement may be made for those Negroes to be bought in & secured. The Docr. [William Shepherd] I am confident will only say, what he has already said to me, that they must be...
4476To Thomas Jefferson from Jeremiah Elkins, 19 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my wish to collect the few remaining fragments of the Official letters of our land and Naval Officers of the revolution, together with such other documents and anecdotes as relate to the war of that period—I have in part accomplished the work, and shall, perhaps, be able to render it more complete than at this time could be expected—it will, I hope, serve to rescue from the grave some...
4477Christopher Ellery to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The death of my Uncle, William Ellery , one of those who signed the memorable declaration of independence which flowed from your pen, and who was Collector of the Customs for the port of Newport , has caused some movement in our little state among the friends of the gentlemen who are considered as likely to succeed him. Several among them who recommend me to the President as a fit successor,...
4478To James Madison from Jonathan Elliot, 21 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the fifteenth instant, has been duly received, kindly furnishing a reply to my proposition, for which I beg leave to tender you best thanks; and at the same time to say that the suggestion, that it may be regarded as a “private explanation” will be most scrupulously complied with on my part. You have been so good as to mention, that you believe you possess all the proceedings of...
4479Jonathan Elliot to James Madison, 29 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have just completed a compilation of the State Conventions, (as far as I could procure them) on adopting the Constitution as submitted in 1787. in 3 vols. and have added in a 4th vol. besides the journal and debates as disclosed by Yates) illustrations of the Constitution from the recorded opinions of twenty successive Congresses; and much other matter, I hope, of an useful and interesting...
4480To James Madison from Jonathan Elliot, 12 February 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have just completed the first volume of a collection of Debates in the state conventions on the Adoption and ratification of the Federal Constitution, which is herewith presented to you, with the hope that the compilation and execution may meet your approbation. As Congress is particularly interested in the diffusion and preservation of such a work, I am about to make an application to that...
4481To James Madison from Jonathan Elliot, 11 November 1826 (Madison Papers)
Having undertaken the compilation and publication of the Debates and Proceedings of several of the State Conventions, on the adoption of the Federal Constitution as agreed to, in Sept. 1787, it has occured to me that a supplementary volume, containing as much authentic matter as can be conveniently collected, relating to the discussions on Federal Convention (of which you were a member, and...
4482To James Madison from Jonathan Elliot, 12 November 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have just committed to the press, the 2d vol. of my collection of Debates on the adoption of the Federal Constitution in 1788, which will include the Virginia deliberations on that interesting question, in which you took an active and conspicuous part: will you, therefore, have the goodness, if it meets your convenience, to transmit me, by mail a corrected copy of your remarks, for this...
4483Jonathan Elliot to James Madison, 19 August 1830 (Madison Papers)
Your friendly favor of the 7th. ult was duly recd. In the compilation of the work on the Constitution I am fully sensible of the imperfection of many of the materials, and the barrenness of the field at this remote period, since the question of adoption was agitated; but you will perceive I have been reluctantly obliged to embody matter, evidently written with a "bias" I have strong reason to...
4484Jesse D. Elliott to James Madison, 10 October 1834 (Madison Papers)
Fully knowing the patriotic zeal with which you commenced & continued the last War with Great Britain, & perceiving, also, the support which you derived from the Frigate Constitution, I have the pleasure of forwarding to you a small relic of the old Ship, with the hope that it may long sustain you in the years of your declining age. I have the honor to be Sir: Very Respectfully Your Obdt Servt...
4485To Thomas Jefferson from William Elliott, 31 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just read part of a letter from one of the Professors of The University in which a subject interesting to myself is incidentally mentioned—It was observed that such an office as that of Librarian to the Institution already exists or will soon be created. It seems that M r Tucker (the professor to whom I allude) was apprised of my willingness to receive such an appointment under...
4486To John Adams from William Elliot, 6 January 1824 (Adams Papers)
The inclosed small volume and map, relate to a subject in which you took an early and distinguished part: viz. the planning and laying out of this infant Metropolis, and believing that you still feel a deep interest in its welfare, I have sent you this small tribute of my high respect, hoping that you may find some satisfactory information in it, as regards the progress and improvement of the...
4487To Thomas Jefferson from Powhatan Ellis, 22 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I have not the pleasure of your acquaintance, I have in compliance with the wishes of a friend of mine in the state of Mississippi continued to address you for the purpose of receiving such information as will enable young men to prepare themselves for admission into the University of Virginia.— The enclosed letter from Doctor Deuc eau will shew to what particular objects his...
4488Thomas H. Ellis to James Madison, 16 September 1832 (Madison Papers)
I have been induced to believe by one of the members of the Faculty, that I might probably be relieved from one of their decisions, by an appeal to the Executive Committee of the Visitors, of which you are a member. The circumstances are these: My father, Charles Ellis, of Richmond, was not entirely satisfied with my progress in my studies during the last Session of the Uny. of Va; and knowing...
4489To James Madison from Jonathan Elwell, 26 March 1821 (Madison Papers)
I Write to Inform You of my Lemantable Sitewation & if Your Exelincey recolects in 1811 and 1812 I Was on to se You and made an Aplication Concerning the Schoner Hero and Cargo that Was robed from me and My regester forged in Wilmington North Carlonia. You Advised me to wait Untill Congress met and lay my Greviance befour the House Which I did take Your Advise and petioned for releif. The...
4490To Thomas Jefferson from Alfred W. Elwes, 22 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Benson has had the politeness to say that he would be the bearer of a book (which is entitled the Potomac Muse) to you. I therefore avail myself of this opportunity as a safe one; and I indulge the hope that the perusal of the trifles alluded to may afford you some gratification. Be pleased, Sir, to accept the work as a token of the great respect which the author and myself bear for one of...
4491Aaron Ely to Thomas Jefferson, 10 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Whilst we see the Fathers of our independence dropping one by one into the Eternal world, and ourselves left, to enjoy the rich inheritance of their labours.—our minds are involuntarily drawn into a contemplative view of the mighty struggles for our Freedom. When we retrace step by step, the progress of the great drama, in which you acted so conspicuous a part, who cannot see the hand of an...
4492Ezra Stiles Ely to Thomas Jefferson, 14 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit a young Philosopher, to present a veteran with a copy of his “Conversations on the Science of the Human Mind.” If you have leisure to read the little book, which I send you through the mail, I hope it will afford you some philosophical recreation. Were you not continually plagued with such things, I should solicit the expression of your opinion upon it. Possibly it may be of some use,...
4493To James Madison from John P. Emmet, 1 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
The accompanying papers are Reports of Committees containing suggestions which the Faculty respectfully submit for your Consideration. With them is also laid before you, agreeably to the Enactments, the Register of Faculty Proceedings. Your Obedt. Servant RC ( ViU : Special Collections). Unaddressed; internal evidence indicates that the letter was intended for the Visitors of the University of...
4494To James Madison from John P. Emmet, 3 April 1826 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor, agreeably to the Enactments, to lay before you the journal of the Faculty. In company with them are two reports of Committees appointed by the Faculty; one (marked A) relates to a Police and the other (marked B) is upon our Enactments. They are both respectfully submitted for your most serious consideration. In conclusion, Gentlemen, I beg to present my sincerest respects. RC...
4495To James Madison from John P. Emmet, 1 October 1826 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of addressing you upon a subject of much importance to the University as well as to myself. A Botanic Garden is about to be established for this Institution; and it seems, from the Enactments and the directions of our late Rector, that the superintendency and general management devolves upon me as Instructor in the school of Natural History. My duties, however, are now so...
4496From John Patten Emmet to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 3 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor, agreeably to the Enactments, to lay before you the journal of the Faculty. In company with them are two reports of Committees appointed by the Faculty; one (marked A ) relates to a Police and the other (marked B , is upon our Enactments. They are both respectfully submitted for your most serious consideration. In conclusion, Gentlemen, I beg to present my sincerest respects....
4497To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 27 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Feeling apprehensive that you may be putting yourself to inconvenience by an immediate visit upon the subject contained in your last note to me, I have taken the liberty of replying at once, still, however, hoping to see you not only upon this occasion, but upon all others when you may visit the University. I have been also induced to explain thus early, from a very unpleasant suspicion that...
4498To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 25 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately upon my arrival, I enquired for the Dictionary of modern greek & french, and found that it had already been sold—Others, however, are on their way & the Booksellers promise to keep a copy for me.—I also made it my immediate object to become acquainted with the character & professional abilities of the Gentleman who lately applied for the Situation of Teacher of Drawing at the...
4499To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 13 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received your letter of yesterday. I need not assure you that it will give me very great pleasure to promote your wishes. Immediately after we visited the ground I wrote a note to the Proctor requesting Laborers and carts. I have not yet, even received an answer from him, which is much to be regretted as the season is far advanced & there will be necessity to change the surface of...
4500To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 28 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received your letter in relation to the Botanic garden, accompanied by suggestion, as to its economy, from the late Abbé Correa. I need not say how much I approve of those Suggestions, as they obviously comprehend the most philosophical rules for making Botany as useful, & therefore important, study, and for freeing it from its present immense and cumbersome dress of...