1From the Virginia Committee of Safety to the Virginia Delegates in Congress, 17 June 1776 (Jefferson Papers)
The confusion which hath for some time happened amongst the People in the disputed Lands between Pennsylvania and this Colony, and a Representation to the Convention, that a Civil War, was like to be the consequence if something was not done to prevent it, Induced that Body to take the Subject into consideration, who were sorry to discover that a Jealousy seemed to prevail in the Governing...
2To Thomas Jefferson from William Cabell, 17 March 1796 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Robert H. Rose son of Colo. Hugh Rose deceased and Mr. John Rose son of Mr. Charles Rose having signified to me their intention of going to the S. Western territory, with a view of residing there, and also a wish of obtaining from you letters of introduction to gentlemen of your acquaintance in that quarter, I take the liberty of writing you a few lines on the occasion. I have been long...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William Cabell, 10 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Goodacre, from England, who has been delivering Lectures on Astronomy, with so much applause, in the principal Cities of the United States, and whose lectures here, I attended with much pleasure & profit, has expressed a strong desire to see you before his return to Europe—He is also very anxious to visit our University. Having become acquainted with M r Goodare & his son, during their...
4To Thomas Jefferson from William Cabell, 14 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Acts of the last Session of the General Assembly having been just published, permit me to enclose a copy for your acceptance—It is with infinite concern that I invite your attention to the 15th section of the “Act farther to amend the laws respecting the Militia of this Commonwealth. Whatever may be the legal effect of this section upon the powers of the Executive, I am inclined to believe...