4471To John Adams from Leslie Combs, 8 April 1817 (Adams Papers)
I have taken the liberty to send you by mail two books—Kentucky Productions, for your perusal and thro you to be presented to the “ Boston Atheneum ”— “The philosophy of the human mind,” is thought by some to possessess merit— “The History of the late war in the North West” contains a correct detail of facts & may give some idea of the true Indian character & manners—The distinction which it...
4472John V. Henry (for Patrick Henry [of Rockbridge County]) to Thomas Jefferson, 25 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
by request of my Brother Patrick Henry I write to inform you of his Dissagreeable situation respecting the house in which he lives. by your permision after your land was run by M r Grahan & M r Douthat he built him the house mention within a hundred & fifty yards of the Bridge and is now theatend by oltletree ea ares of haveing it
4473James Madison to Littleton Dennis Teackle, 28 February 1834 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your favor enclosing a Copy of your plan for a "National Bank." Having outlived the period, within which I could venture on the task, of examining & appreciating, the comparative merits of such Institutions, I must limit myself to the remark that the plan you have struck out argues a familiarity with the principles and modifiable materials of Banks, of which you have given...
4474To James Madison from James Monroe, 18 May 1818 (Madison Papers)
I send you within two papers which will give you the most full & correct information of the views of the allies respecting So. America, that we possess; I mean more particularly that which bears date at Moscow. Its authenticity may be relied on, as we are assur’d, by Mr Erving, by a later letter, than that which accompanied it. You will keep both till we meet, but when that will be, I cannot...
4475Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 16 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In my Letter of the 15 th February 1816 , I had the honor of Remiting you Bill of Lading & Invoice of 1 Case cont ing 50 Bottles Hermitage wine } Shipped on the Brig Pilot Dixon Master 1 d to Maccaroni
4476From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 3 May 1824 (Adams Papers)
I have recieved your letter of the 26 ulto. If the proposition which you say has been made to you, is the express desire of my father & it was by his direction that you made it me; & if on the receipt of this letter, he continues to desire that the house should be painted white, I authorize you to comply with his wishes; provided it can be done without inconvenience to the tenant of the house;...
4477From John Adams to Samuel B.H. Judah, 25 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have heard read your horrible Odofriede; although there are marks of genius and talents, which in so young a man, if hereafter carefully cultivated and applied to more proper subjects, may produce something agreeable and useful, yet I can neither applaud or approve this kind of composition in prose or verse. They serve only to continue in the minds of men chimerical fantasies, which never...
4478John Sessford to Thomas Jefferson, [received 31 May 1821] (record entry) (Jefferson Papers)
[ Ed. Note : An undated letter from John Sessford to TJ is recorded in SJL as received 31 May 1821 from Washington, D.C. The letter, not found, presumably covered Sessford , A Statistical Table of Washington City, and District of Columbia (broadside [Washington?, 1821]; TJ’s copy in DLC: TJ Papers , 218:39048–9, endorsed by TJ without date of receipt but with his additional notation: “...
4479To John Adams from William Tudor, Sr., 25 June 1818 (Adams Papers)
I ought sooner to have thank’d you for your last biographical Notices, but you had before left me to take my own time for scribling, & must not complain for my Abuse of the License. The anecdotes you have given of the Destruction of the private Papers of Mr. Otis & Mr. S. Adams has rescued two important facts from being totally lost to Posterity. They confessedly were two very extraordinary...
4480To James Madison from Thomas Law, [ca. January 1827] (Madison Papers)
Mr Law takes the liberty of submitting to Mr. Madisons perusal, a little pamphlet which is the key to a greater one, which may perhaps be posthumous. He trusts that it will amuse, if it does not give a higher satisfaction. Should it afford a moments Pleasure to Mr. Madison who rendered such active services to his Country by his essential aid in forming the Constitution, Mr Law who receives...
4481Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Kerr Rogers, 23 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 21. was recieved in due time. the Visitors of the Visitors of the University of Virginia had determined at their meeting in March, that it was not expedient to divert any of it’s funds from building, during the present year; but that propositions should be made, and an engagement entered into with D r Cooper to undertake the professorship of Natural philosophy, Chemistry &...
4482From James Madison to Calvin Jones, 28 June 1819 (Madison Papers)
The Copy of your proposals for publishing “The Farmer’s Magazine” has been a good while in my hands, without obtaining subscriptions; owing doubtless to the number of agricultural publications less remote, as well as to other causes at present concurring. For myself I find it more and more expedient not [to] multiply engagements, especially those of indefinite continuation. Having much...
4483To John Adams from Oliver Wolcott, Jr., 28 July 1823 (Adams Papers)
The bearer Major Wolcott Huntington, is a very estimable young Gentleman, Son of General Ebenezer Huntington of this State, who served in the American Army from the year 1775 till the close of the revolutionary War. In common with the patriotic young men of the present age, he is desirous of personally manifesting the admiration and gratitude with which all men are animated, towards the Eldest...
4484Board of Visitors, University of Virginia, 11 July 1832 (Madison Papers)
July 11—The Board met. Present James Breckenridge, Joseph C. Cabell, William H. Broadnax, and Thomas J. Randolph. John H. Cocke appeared and took his seat at the Board during the day. The Board was organized by calling General Breckenridge to the Chair. There having been a new appointment of Visitors by the Executive of the State since the last meeting in obedience to the act of Assembly...
4485From James Madison to John Farrar, 7 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I recd in due time your favor of May 17th for which I return many thanks. The Vol: on astronomy to which it refers being retarded on the way arrived but a few days ago. For this also I must tend. my thanks. As soon as I have glanced at its contents, I shall send it to our Univy. where its merits will be best appreciated; and where I know that one of your former labors is highly valued. Draft (...
4486From John Adams to Robert Walsh, Jr., 18 January 1820 (Adams Papers)
you have run me still deeper in your debt by the precious present, of your remarks on the Missouri question— I have read it with complete satisfaction— “And now I say take up the Bridge”— I heard in Paris a Tale—on some great day, there was a sublime procession, of Infantry and Cavalry in all the Pride and Pomp, and circumstances of grievous War—& the whole City was assemble to see it pass...
4487William Wallace to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for some years past been very desirious of se e ing you. And being in company with M r Peter Franciscoe had signified the same who informed me that he would see you at your residence some time this ensuing month. And that he had no doubt you would be well pleased to see any one who might be desirious of se e ing you. And as I have no other views save that of se e ing you I intend...
4488From James Madison to Richard Rush, 27 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your two favors of the 18 & 20 inst. I am promised a visit from Mr. Jefferson, the ensuing month, and shall not fail to communicate to him, the one you note for that purpose. I readily conceive that Mr. Correa, may feel some conflict, in his present position, between his two characters of Philanthropist and Plenipotentiary; and that he may infer some indulgence towards the latter,...
4489Thomas Jefferson to John H. Cocke, 1 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The present express is sent to remove all uncertainty as to the day of our meeting, which, for the reasons mentioned when I had the pleasure of seeing you at Enniscorthy , is to be on Monday next, our county court day, instead of the next day Tuesday. I have a letter from the President Monroe assuring me I may rely on his attendance. I expect mr Madison & his family the day after tomorrow....
4490James Madison to Joseph Blunt, 19 September 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of & with it a copy of the 3d. Vol of the Anual Register. As I was not a subscriber, it was my intention, as I intimated, to return the 2. precedings Vols. with wch I had been favored, as they might be useful to you in making up sets. Inattention in part, wth. a disappointed hope of findg. a private conveyance, must explain if it shd. not apologize for, the omission. I...
4491From William Pinkney to John Quincy Adams, 26 February 1821 (Adams Papers)
Mr Pinkney presents his Complements to Mr. & Mrs. Adams and accepts with great pleasure the honour of their invitation to Dinner on Friday this 2d. March. MHi : Adams Papers.
4492Anthony Charles Cazenove to Thomas Jefferson, 25 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I improve the opportunity of Doctor Watkins to forward you a paper bundle I have just received for you from my friend M r J. J. Vanderkemp of Philadelphia & am very respectfully RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Dec. 1817 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( CLjC , 2002; photocopy in
4493James Madison to R. Meade, 3 June 1828 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 27. inclosing letters from Dr. Cooper & Mr DuPonceau, all recommending Mr Tracie for the Classical professorship in the University of Virga. The recommendations with several others in his favor will be duly laid before the Visitors at their meeting in July where it is probable that the Chair of Professor Long will be vacated & refilled. As there will be a number...
4494To John Adams from John Jay, 27 February 1821 (Adams Papers)
On the 20th. Inst’ I recieved, and for the first Time saw, the fifth volume of Franklin’s works, published at Philadelphia. I was surprized to find in the 293d. page, a note of the Editor (Mr. William Temple Franklin) which contains a Paragraph in the following words—vizt.— “Mr. Adams and Mr. Jay had previously arrived, and in Time to share in the arduous and momentuous duties of the Mission....
4495John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for forwarding the Seeds from M r Rodney .—I rec d them safely a few days ago. and hasten to send you herein the few Sea Kale seed I have left.—I am sorry you did not make known your wish to get this seed until I had reduced my stock so low.— I shall make a point of attending the special meeting of the Visitors at the time proposed RC ( CSmH: JF ); endorsed by TJ as received 22...
4496To Thomas Jefferson from Abiel Holmes, 17 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
By the encouragement and aid you were pleased to give me in preparing the American Annals for publication, I am emboldened to ask your advice in reference to another edition, which I am preparing for the press. One of the English Reviews, while, with other foreign Journals, sufficiently honouring the works with its commendation, suggests, that it had better have begun with the English...
4497From John Adams to Eliv Ripley, 14 April 1817 (Adams Papers)
I am greatly obliged to you for your kind letter of the 10th. of Feb’y, & you cannot be more sensible deeply impressed, than I am with a sense of the great importance of its contents. New England could never be said to have a commanding influence in the counsels of the Union. In times when she has been constantly obliged to make many concessions beyond the bounds of justice to herself, to the...
4498To James Madison from John H. I. and Eliza C. M. Browere, 20 May 1826 (Madison Papers)
Yours’ was duly received but at the very moment when our infant daughter was at the point of death, per the Whooping cough; for six weeks we had very little hopes of her recovery, but he in whose hands are the issues of life and death, hath redeemed her from the jaws of the destroyer. She lives & we are thankful. Long before her birth Mrs Browere declared to herself if the infant lived she...
4499James Madison to [Unknown], December 1834 (Madison Papers)
Having alluded to the Supreme Court of the U. S. as a Constitutional resort in deciding questions of Jurisdiction between the U. S. and the individual States a few remarks may be proper shewing the sense and degree in which that character is more particularly ascribed to that Department of the Govt. As the Legislative, Executive & Judicial Departments of the U. S. are co-ordinate, and each...
4500Archibald S. Bulloch to Thomas Jefferson, 28 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
More than three years have elapsed, since I introduced a Son of mine, to the Christian character, by naming him Thomas Jefferson . My respect for your character, and gratitude for your services to our common Country, filled me with the ambition of participating in the honor of transmitting your name to posterity, not indeed with the pen of an historian, because I am not competent, but in the...