26341To Thomas Jefferson from Ennion Williams, 13 January 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Being desirous of promoting the Interest of the University, I called upon our friend Bernard Peyton for one of the ground Plans of the University of Virginia; which I have colour’d in such a manner as at a Glance the various Gardens, Yards, Lawns and Buildings can be distinguish’d; to which are added the Elevations of the Rotunda, the Pavilions and Hotels, adjoining their respective ground...
26342To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Williams, 4 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Two E s. came into my hands some time past [vs] Wm. Stuart and James Walker, his appearance bail, which I have levied, on the property of the latter, and taken D Bonds; Mr. Walker Inform’d me you had agread to pay the money; Mr. Dabney Carr, likewise, Inform’d me you had written to him, on the subject, to Know the amnt. he requested me to let you know the amnt. and you would send the money—the...
26343John Williams to Thomas Jefferson, 23 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days since a small package of Coffee, directed to you, came into my hands; the package has been lying in this City for more than a twelvemonth—but from whence it came I am unable to ascertain —I shall be happy to follow any instructions you may give respecting it & am RC ( MoSHi : TJC-BC ); dateline at foot of text; at head of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; endorsed by TJ as received...
26344John Williams to Thomas Jefferson, 14 May 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I last wrote you I have ascertained that the package of coffee then mentioned, came from a M r Fellows of Havanna , to the care of Ingraham Phoenix & C o of this city—but in consequence of their embarrassments was forgotten. Supposing this information would be acceptable I have taken the liberty to communicate it to you. Agreeably to your request I have forwarded the package to Mess rs...
26345To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 12 December 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The Gentlemen composing the Corps of Engineers thinking that, besides the Duties prescribed to them, as such, it would be the most acceptable Service they could at present render to their Country to collect and preserve, as far as possible, the military Science which must still exist, in a different State, among the Veterans of our revolutionary Contest, and those of our fellow Citizens who...
26346To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 2 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
On the other side is a copy of the Constitution of the United States Military Philosophical Society, which has undergone some amendments, found essential in practice: you will discover them by comparing this copy with that sent to you with the notice of your election. William Popham, Esq. Treasurer of the Society, will receive all communications during the winter, (there being then no stated...
26347To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 24 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
When I was last at West Point, the Gentlemen of the Corps of Engineers and military academy met together, and unanimously requested me to prepare a memorial and petition to be signed by them, and presented to Congress at their next Session, praying that a Chaplain may be added to that Institution. The Secretary of War has not been able to comply with a request made to him some time since, the...
26348To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 31 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed Paper has been annonymously communicated to our Society.—I have had it transcribed expressly to lay it before you, beleiving that if the Ideas it contains can be of use to our Country, this is the proper moment to communicate them where they are most likely to produce a good effect. I trust that my motive in so doing will be at once apparent & excuseable. I have the honour to be...
26349To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 18 January 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I am highly gratified by your approbation of the amendments to the Constitution of the U.S. Mily Philo: Society expressed in the note you honoured me with a few days since. As there are more Members at present in this City than at any other place, I think it my duty to call a meeting as well to obtain their assent to the amendments, as to explain to them the origin, progress, & present State...
26350To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Williams, 20 June 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Some time since I conveyed to you , through the medium of Mr. Maddison, a transcript of my barometrical Journal over some of the mountains in Virginia. As the philosophical Society are about publishing another Volume, and as the Committee of selection have put my paper on the list for publication, I am extreemly desirous of receiving your answer to my last, that I may avail myself of your...