1To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 25 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The Ladies, and all the White Women, and all the White Females. (not related to me. connexion or kindred of mine.) Are the pride of their Families. and, they all are, the Pride, of their country. They are considered so. and they are so. in every Nation. in every Country, and in every clime. Particularly. in the United States. You will please, cause them to be protected and Defended. and they...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 29 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Owing to the Dirilection, of Official Duties, in England, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy, Germany Turkey, Russia, and Europe, the East Indies, and the West Indies, and in South America. And for other Causes, and reasons. Time is as fleeting as the Wind. Time “flies forgotten like a Dream at the opening day.” The Arts, and Sciences are at perfection—and perhaps, for months, offered to Ladies....
3To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 28 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The Ladies, and all the White Women, and all the White Females, in the United States. Are the Pride, of the Urbes. they are all of them, as Dulcis, as Queens. they are all of them, as Dulcis, as Nymphs Divine. their Family, and the Publick, wish them every blessing of Life. and Civic honours. they are pas morir Dulcis pour negotia. Those Ladies, gone from this City. and the Middle, and the...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 5 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I Present You assurances of my friendship for You. Sir. Pray, for me, if you please. Sir. God Built the skies. I, am with true Peity. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
5To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 5 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It was a rule with Rex and Roy. to cause a vir to be Scent, a La Mort,’ that did Sir, Contre Ciel . if any there was so wicked. and the Battles of Marengo. Austerlitz and Waterloo. and at Saragossa, for such . Sir. The Children will thank you for your friendly attentions. they will recollect with friendship for you, any favours that you render them. Sir. I renew to you Assurances of my...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 5 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Rising Youth, of this Country, claim the benefit, of a full Administration of Justice, in the United States. without delay. The Children, that has gone from Baltimore City, and from the State of Maryland, to the State of virginia. wish to return home, in Bon’ Santi e , and with Bon’ viv e ant . they Sir, wish to return to their good and happy homes beloved and caressed. If the...