4501From James Madison to James P. Preston, 27 May 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter of the 20th. requesting such information as I may [be] able to give with regard to the qualifications of Mr. F. R. Hassler, for the place of Principal Engineer, to the Board of Public Works. I have but a slight personal knowlege of Mr. Hassler; but I have sufficient reason to believe, that he possesses, in an eminent degree, every scientific requisite for such an...
4502Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 16 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned from Poplar Forest yesterday, and now send you your papers with my opinion on them. the issue of the cause will depend mainly on the question whether you knew of the estate in remr conveyed to the daughters? Col o Lewis ’s d deposition is the only testimony that you he informed you of it; is the only testimony against you but your answer, his deed to the contrary and other...
4503James Madison to James Monroe, 21 April 1831 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. yours of the . I considered the advertisement of your estate in Loudon as an omen that your friends in Virginia were to lose you. It is impossible to gainsay the motives to which you yielded in making N. Y. your residence, tho’ I fear that you will find its climate unsuited to your period of life and the State of your health. I just observe and with much pleasure, that the...
4504Joseph C. Cabell to James Madison, 26 November 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of 22d. came to hand by the last mail, and in full time for the purpose contemplated. The correction and addition directed in regard to your letters of the 18th Sepr. and the 30th Oct: have been made. Should any thing further occur to you, be pleased to direct to me at Richmond. Some time next week I shall set out for that place, having been detained longer at home this fall than...
4505John Mantz to Thomas Jefferson, 19 December 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you by M r Elijah Brown —one side upper leather tanned alltogether with wood— and no Bark in any way whatever has there been applyed—to Complete it—you will please to accept the same—and remain yours respectfully— Ob H S RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 31 Jan. 1821 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( MHi ); address cover only; with
4506From John Adams to William Tudor, Jr., 30 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
In answer to yours, of the 15. June and to the first question in it, I am not able from memory to satisfy your curiosity, but if you can ascertain the time when Coll. Otis was appointed chief Justice of the inferior court for the county of Barnstable, a few months before that was the period you seek, and if I remember right Hutchinsons choice to the agency of the Province was during the same...
4507Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, [2 June 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
A. S. Brockenbrough presents his respects to M r Jefferson & begs leave to introduce to his acquaintance M r Whiston of Fredericksburg he has been up viewing the University and has a particular wish of seeing your establishment , as it will probably be the only opportunity he will ever have of seeing it, it being his intention to leave Virginia for the North in a short time RC (
4508From James Madison to Robert G. Scott, 6 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter of Sepr. 27th. inviting me in behalf of the Volunteers of the State, to join them and other Citizens at Yorktown on the 19th. instant, in celebrating the event of which that is the anniversary, and in expressing the gratitude & affection due to Genl. Lafayette, whose presence with all the recollections awakened by it must give to the occasion a peculiar interest....
4509To Thomas Jefferson from William Pannill, 17 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The Volunteers of Petersburg entertaining a grateful recollection of the eminent patriotic services you have often rendered to your country, in the hours of danger and trial; respectfully solicit the honor of your company, in participating with them, in the celebration of the approaching anniversary of our political existence; and confidently hope that the countenance of one of their most...
4510To John Adams from Benjamin Owen Tyler, 4 July 1818 (Adams Papers)
Absence from home has prevented me from receiveing your very interesting letter of the 24th of May until within a few days. If any thing could add to the gratitude veneration, and respect I feel for one of the principal founders of my countrys freedom, it is your the great compliment and respect you pay me in that letter which I shall preserve with the utmost care while I live. The sentiments...
4511To James Madison from Nicholas P. Trist, 8 January 1827 (Madison Papers)
My indisposition was of short duration: Dr Dunglison’s prescription dispelling the fever & other unpleasant circumstances with which it was attended, in three or four days. So that on the thursday succeeding, the weather having moderated, I was enabled to go out. The printing, I am sorry to say however, goes on not very rapidly; at least had not done so last week. Mr McKennie told me that he...
4512James Madison to C. Fenimore Williston, 19 March 1836 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. Sir your letter of the 9th. and am sorry that I cannot give you the information it requests; nor can I refer to the source from which it may be most conveniently & successfully sought. I do not possess a Copy of the printed Correspondence between Mr. B* & myself on the subject of his proposed "Codification for the U. S." nor even the original manuscript of my part of it for which...
4513Dabney S. Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Hollins being obliged to be absent from the City this evening, desired me to enclose the within letter to you; which was delivered to him to day by the two Italians who were sent you by M r Appleton and arrived this day after a passage of ninety days from Leghorn in the Brig Strong . We were unable to get them on board the Steam Boat for Norfolk this morning owing to their not having...
4514From James Madison to William Eustis, 6 July 1819 (Madison Papers)
I have delayed to thank you for your favors from Williamsburg & N York, till I should learn that a letter would find you at Boston. This I have just done. I am glad that your interview with Dr. Mason has authenticated a circumstance, which tho’ of a minute character, it is well eno’ should not be left in uncertainty. And I am very glad that you sought the conversation with Van Wert. The...
4515James Madison to Richard Cutts, 23 January 1832 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 15th. was duly recd. It being thought not amiss that you shd. know you were not liable to be called on by the Collector, the circumstance was mentioned by Mrs. M to Mrs. C. I regret sincerely the difficulties you experience; I have my felt them, and notwithstanding the great mutilations of my property, my situation is far from being free from them<.> My Rheumatism is of an...
4516To Thomas Jefferson from John Miller, 26 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My kind friend, Major Cartwright has entrusted to me a small packet, which he wishes me to forward to you.—As I am not quite sure that the size will admit of its travelling by Mail when it reaches the United States I have thought it right to tro u ble you with a few lines advising you of it;—that application may be made by your friends in New York in the event of its being left at the Custom...
4517From John Adams to Levi Woodbury, 9 August 1823 (Adams Papers)
I am greatly obliged to you for your letter of August 6th. And also for the pamphlet enclosed with it and most of all for your message to the legislature the kind expressions of your personal esteem and regard are very flattering to me. The subject of the pamphlet is too nearly interesting to my personal feelings for me to make any comments upon it: but I will say it is the most spirited and...
4518To James Madison from Michael DeGray, 17 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will excuse the freedom of strangers addressing a citizen of the first reputation and whose political merit stands high Excepting with the british party in the united states. The intention of writing to you was suggested to us by pure love of country or our attachment to a representative government. Therefore it is our beliefe that you was chosen chief Magistrate of a Federal nation...
4519From John W. Green to Thomas G. Watkins, 14 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand that M r John Gray who keeps a tavern in Fredericksburg wishes to keep one of the boarding houses at the University, I have long known M r and M rs Gray as well in their profession as individually. they have always kept a neat plentiful and perfectly orderly house—They are highly respectable and amiable. I feel interested in their prosperity and wish they could be gratified in...
4520From John Adams to William Bentley, 18 August 1819 (Adams Papers)
Thanks for your favour of the 14th. I expect with patience the History of the Mecklinboug Resolves. But the Testimony must be Strong to convince me that a blazing brand can be thrust into a Magazine of Powder without producing a Leyden explosion. But “Majora Canamus.” La Fayette and Religious and phylosophical liberty have arrested my Attention. Oh! that I lived near You, Modern publications I...
4521From James Madison to Joseph Coolidge Jr., 8 June 1827 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. your favour of May 28. with the printed & manuscript papers of Mr. Grund. The communication, with whatever other documents interesting to him may come to hand will be laid before the Visitors of the University at their meeting on the 10th. of July and will bring him into consideration along with the other men of Science disposed to fill the chair vacated by Mr. Key. The...
4522Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 27 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
After an absence of nearly three weeks I return’d to town yesterday, and among other letters found yours of the 11 th Ins t —I am extremely concerned to learn that you are involved with Col l Nicholas and to so serious an amount; I also am a sufferer having had to pay 3200$ on his account; I wish it were in my power to give you any advice which could tend to your advantage, but I believe...
4523Frank Carr to Thomas Jefferson, [received 18 July 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Jefferson will oblige F. Carr by giving the enclosed letter to M r Terrell i t s proper direction & placing it in the channell by which it may most speedily reach its destination. F Carr asks M r J. to accept assurances of highest respect. RC
4524To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose you a catalogue of the books contained in the box I last opened; which are the books stricken out of the catalogue from which I copied mine: this present of Miss Gurney’s I have entered in my list of presents.— I have the accounts of German, French, & English purchases sent over by Mr J. Bohn, which if you desire I will send for your inspection; the total amounts...
4525To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Lewis, 8 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to a joint resolution of the common hall & citizens of this place, the pleasing task has devolved on me of expressing to you their wishes—Gen l Lafayette is to dine with us on his return to Washington, when it is hoped, (if you health will permits) that you will honor us with your company—To none, Sir, would your presence be more gratifying than CSmH : Jefferson File, Bixby Acquisition.
4526John Hollins to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The Rev d M r Sparks , the bearer of this, being on his travels in your part of Virg a and naturally feeling a desire to have an introduction to your worthy self—I have at the request of some of your friends, & my particular acquaintances, used the freedom to address you a few lines, introducing that Gentleman to your usual civilities & politeness=it is true I have no personal knowledge of M r...
4527To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 27 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged by your kind letter, and I would willingly pursue your advice if I could, by publishing the sequel to the tract I sent you, and which I think conclusive of the question. But the publisher of the tract you have refused to put his name to it as printer, and refused to sell it. I dare not give away any copies; the whole impression is in my library. I have sent one copy to...
4528Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 6 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 4 th ins t I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of the 27 th of Octob r . Pikes expedition for exploring the Arkansa &c, was plan n ed & directed entirely by Gen l
4529James Madison to Margaret Bayard Smith, 21 September 1830 (Madison Papers)
I have received, my dear Madam, your very friendly, and I must add, very flattering letter; in which you wish, from my own hand, some reminiscence marking the early relations between Mr. Jefferson and myself, and involving some anecdote concerning him that may have a place in a manuscript volume you are preparing as a legacy for your son. I was a stranger to Mr. Jefferson till the year 1776,...
Your Letter which I received yesterday gave mutual delight to all of us—It was exactly the style I have so often wished you to acquire easy playful and affectionate. This is the peculiar charm of familiar correspondence and worth all the studied phrases and elegant quotations that you could select from the first rate and best authors I suppose your appointment to be one of the standing...