1To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 3 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have made every exertion to Reach Washington; by the time specified in Your letter—Some delay was unavoidable, the difficulty of procuring suitable persons to manage my affairs in my absence, the necessity of closing some transactions which were understood only by myself—I shall rest this day & proceed immediately to W—The selection you have made of me in my retirement; will if possible...
2To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 5 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When I arrived at this place, on my way to Washington, I was informed you were still at Monticello—I now consider myself at your Service & shall be prepar’d to Receive & execute your orders on all occasions—permit me to wish you health & happiness— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 10 May and so recorded in SJL .
3To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 29 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been suggested to me, that some censure will attatch to my relinquishment of the seat in the Legislature of virginia to which I was elected in April last by the people of Franklin ; I am not vain to hold a place in that body. No beleif is entertain’d that there , or in any other place my name would acquire approbation; farther than a sincere desire to discharge promptly and with...
4To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 18 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
An unwillingness to trespass on your time has hitherto prevented any communication from me, But as the period for closing the Session of Assembly approaches, I have determind to request that my attendance at Washington may be dispensed with until the Spring; It would perhaps be unpleasant to Mr C. at this particular time to leave Wtn, after remaining with anxious expectation to hear the Trial...
5To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 14 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of naming the Lynchburg Star as a fit paper for the publication of the Laws of the UStates. Its character is decidedly Republican, Situation central, & circulation extensive in the western parts of the State; If these circumstances were not Sufficient to recommend the Star, I would add, that the Editor, is a man of Talents, & means to devote himself to the diffusion of...
6William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 29 December 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Some days Since I received a letter from the Son of Genl Lee requesting me to apply to the P’t of the US. upon the Subject of a Medal voted his Father for his Services by the old Congress , which has never been presented; he said the you were entrusted with procuring it while minister in France , but had left the Country before the Medal was completed; I stated these circumstances to Mr...
7William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter in answer to my enquiries relative to the medal Voted Gen l Lee by Congress has been some time since received & will be used, by the President in the manner he thinks proper; The impression made on my mind in that part of it which authorises me to use it as I find proper, connected with what has previously passed upon the Subject, was, that I had embarked in an enquiry which had...
8To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 16 April 1810 (Madison Papers)
By a resolution of this House an adjournment will take place on the 23d. I am personally extremely anxious to get home, every consideration conspires to render me impatient, but I think from the prospect which the last intelligence from Europe presents us, much good might result from the arrival of the J. A. There are also several questions of great national Moment which would probably be...
9William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A visit to the Springs for the benefit of my family delay’d the Receipt of your letter until a few days past; otherwise I should have given you an answer sooner; The quarry to which you allude is in the County of Franklin on the Pigg River , about 45 miles from New London , the Road is generally hilly but firm, such as the waggoners are accustomed to carry from 3. to 4000—in the summer, & Fall...
10To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 19 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1813. “I perceive it is the intention of the Govt to raise 1000 men of the 20,000 for the state of Virginia. Without being authorised I will suggest Thomas M. Randolph for a Colonel. I think he would make a most Zealous, & valuable officer.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM. Thomas Mann Randolph (1768–1828) was the son of Thomas Mann Randolph and Anne Cary Randolph and the...