1To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 21 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I lately had a letter from my relative T. W. Maury with a most pleasing report of the continuance of your excellent health, which indeed is gratifying: long may it be so! my own still is such that my daily habit of plunging into Cold Water agreed with me perfectly last winter, for which blessing I endeavor to be duly thankful. I have perused with much feeling the particulars of General La...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 1 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
This paper contains the speech of the King of France just in time for the Newyork Packet ship. from your ob t serv t MHi .
3James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
When my son James lately left this place it so happened that I could not write to you as I intended: he is gone out with the intention of remaining for good . I must premise to you that this son of mine has, for many years, labored under nervous affections to such a degree as greatly to have impeded his progress in acquirements equal to my original expectations: a circumstance which makes him...
4James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
My son William returned about a fortnight ago; & this is the third son who has been treated by my antient friend with such flattering marks of kindness, for which we all present you our particular thanks. This young man, as well as the two, who went before him in their visit to the land of their father, are so attached to it that I think it highly probable they will return at some future...
5James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
In passing a Porcelain Warehouse the other day, I was so struck with a correct likeness of M r Roscoe in a small Bust that I thought it would be pleasing to you to have the opportunity of giving it a place in your Collection at Monticello & I have requested M r Pollard of Richmond to forward it, of which I pray your acceptance with the best wishes of your old obliged friend
6James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I was truly concerned to hear of your having been so long ill; but, by a letter lately recieved from my sister Strahan , I have the satisfaction to know you had, in a great measure, recovered. My Son Matthew speaks with delight of his visit at Montecello ; accept my thanks for these attentions to him. My son William was so unfortunate as not to find you at home, when he called at your house in...
7James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Last year I took the liberty of introducing to you my son Matthew , but it was & is rather uncertain whether he may have the opportunity of delivering my letter . This is intended for another son of mine , who contemplates remaining a considerable time in the United States , during which I hope he will have the honor of presenting this : I shall consider myself much obliged by any civilities...
8James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 25 September 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Should my Son Matthew happen to be near Monticello , I have desired him to pay his respects to you: this son has already been in the United States , whence he lately returned; but it has been deemed prudent for him to spend this winter there also , on account of his health. I am your obliged friend & sevt RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “ Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received...
9James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 15 August 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 7 th November last I mentioned the loss I was to sustain in my friend mr Gwathmey ’s being about to return to Virginia : this is intended to be delivered to you by that friend, whom I request you to favor with your civilities. Tobacco is falling in price & so is Flour, which had been at 80/. but is now about 50/. ⅌ barrel: Cotton, contrary to all expectation, is high: of...
10James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 7 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter was of the 9 th Sep r 15. A State of war, for about twenty five years, appears to have so disqualified us for the sober habits of peace as to have occasioned great reverses in the affairs of many classes of persons in this country:—much so, even with the owners of the Soil; but, particularly, with merchants & Bankers, the failures of which last, I consider almost u n...