51To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 31 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand under cover your half yearly ℀ to date, which I think will be found correct. Your wine from Boston was for d several days since by a Waggon to Charlottesville. Care J. & Raphael & I hope is safely to hand before this. No news of the other Professors yet— MHi .
52To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 21 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day forwarded check for $31.30 Dolls:, to H. A. S. Dearborn, of Boston, and another check, for $52.10 Dolls:, to E. Copeland Junior, of the same place, to be applied to your credit, as requested in yours of the 18th:, now before me— The wines are not yet to hand, when they are, will forward them, speedily, by Waggons, to care Jacobs & Raphael, at Charlottesville, as heretofore— D r...
53To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 17 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Blaettermann, & his family, arrived here on Wednesday, from New York, and would have proceeded directly on to Charlottesville, but for the detention of his goods & chattels, on their passage from New York, he is desirous of waiting their arrival here, in order that he may designate the different packages it will be best to send by Land & water—he will propably leave here early next week—I...
54To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 14 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday forwarded Bank checks to Mr. Thompson, collector at New York, for $37.72 Dolls:, & to E. Copeland J r , of Boston, for $123.70 Dolls: on your ℀ , as requested in yours of the 9 th cur t , now before me—The wine &C:, had been rec d , & forwarded, by a careful Waggoner, care J. & Raphael, before rec t of yours, & hope they are safely to hand before this—By last mail, rec d yours,...
55To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just learn’t, by a letter from M r Gilmer, to a friend here, that two of the Professors have arrived at New York, the Books &C: &C:, for the university, at Baltimore, & the other three Professors hourly expected in Hampton Roads—I give you this information, (which probably you will receive as soon thro’ some other channel) in order that you may attend to their entry, at the Custom...
56To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 26 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteem d of the 21st. is now before me, & contents observed— I rec d a letter some days since, from mr Gilmer, at New York, saying he had given the professors, expected out in the next ship, letters of introduction to me, & consigned the packages &C:, intended for the university &C: &C:, also to me, without however saying whether they would arrive at Rich d direct, or where, I learn...
57To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 23 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteem d of the 16th: is now before me, and have already paid your dfts: favor Ja s Leitch, & Jacobs & Raphael, which leaves the balance against you, up to this day, $1412 Dollars—which is stated agreeable to your request— MHi .
58To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Forty five barrels flour by Bernard Peyton 1824 Richd for a/c Thomas Jefferson Esq: 15 Nov: To Capt: Thomas for cash in Store— 45 Barrels Superfine flour at $4¾ $213.75 Charges cash p d frght, at 43¢ $19.35. Canal Toll $4.69 $24.04 Storage, Drayage & Cooperage at 8¢ 3.60 Inspection 90¢. Comis n at 2½ ⅌ Cent $5.34 6.24 $ 33.88
59To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 15 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteem d of the 11th is now before me, I have just procured a Cask of the best Sicily Madeira Wine I have seen for a long time, which will go by first Waggon, as will also a Telescope, just rec d from M r Short, of Philad a , for you, all to care Jacobs & Raphael at Charlottesville— P. S. Your friends here are all delighted with your address, at the University, at the Dinner in honor...
60To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 12 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have pleasure in introducing to your acquaintance my young friend Mr. William B. Preston, (the son of our former Governor Preston) who will hand you this, and who, like most of our young men of merit, entertains the landable desire of being honor’d with your personal acquaintance: he is a young Gentleman of promise, and one I think you will be pleased with. I solicit for him your usual...
61To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of One hundred & five barrels flour by B. Peyton 1824 Richd. for a/c. Thomas Jefferson Esq: 10 Nov: To Lewis Webb & Co. in Store at 60 Days— 105 Barrels Superfine flour @ $4¾ $498.75 Charges cash pd. frght: at 43¢ $45.15 Canal Toll $10.94 $56.09 Storage, Drayage & Cooperage at 8¢ $8.40 Inspection $2.10— 10.50 Commission at 2½ ⅌ cent 12.47 $ 79.06 Nett Proceeds $419.69 Due 9/12 Jan y
62To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 2 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My particular friends M r W m H. Roane & Ju s Campbell of the Executive, both of whom you already know personally, have the happiness to be the particular attendants & escort of Gen l La Fayette to Monticello, and altho their high character and official stations would ensure them the usual attentions at your hands, I have tho’t that you would be glad to be apprised of the particular functions...
63To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 1 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Two hundred Barrels flour by Bernard Peyton 1824. Rich d for a/c Thomas Jefferson Esq r 29 Octo: To Capt: Beecher for Cash in Store 100 Barrels Superfine flour at $4⅝ $462.50 99 do. do. do. at 411/16 464.06 1 do. Fine
64To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 14 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteem d of the 9 th and 10 th inst s have been rec d —I have deliv d to Mr. Scott the letter you enclosed to his address, & will take pleasure in delivering, in person, to Gen l La-Fayette, the letter you enclose for him.—I leave here in the morning’s stage, to meet him at Mount Vernon in Alexd a , & conduct him to York, as the first Aid-deCamp of the Governor of V a , and in all...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand herewith a/c sales the last five Hhds: of Tobacco, rec d from Lynchburg, on your a/c, which were the most indifferent part of the crop— The 12 Boxes of Tin you ordered, were for d on Saturday last, to care J. & Raphael at Charlottesville— M r Ro: G. Scott, chairman of the committee of arrangements at York Town, tells me he has rec d no reply from you, to the invitation he sent you, a...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Five Hhds Tobacco by Bernard Peyton 1824 Rich d for ℀ Thomas Jefferson rsq: 9 Octo: To Sundry persons for Cash Viz:— Refused. T.J. ╳ 21–1460 1310 nett to D. W. & C. Warwick at $2.05 $26.85
67To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 7 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the (no date) has been duly rec d & the 12 Boxes Tin ord d , shall go by first Waggon, to Charlottesville, care J. & Raphael— A M r Withers of Fdksb g , has drawn on me for $10, for the Edinburg Review furnished you, which I have declined to pay, until I hear from you, by what authority he has so drawn. Fifty Barrels more your Flour has been rec d today, which makes 100 this...
68To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 4 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Fifty Barrels flour by Bernard Peyton for a/c Thomas Jefferson Esqr— 1824 Rich d 4 Octo: To M r Treadwell for Cash on Basin— 49 Barrels Superfine flour at $4⅞ $238.87 1 do. Fine do. 〃 4½ 4.50
69To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 20 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return here, from Washington, last evening, found yours of the 25 th with the enclosure, unexpired —I cannot, my dear Sir, express the feelings of love & gratitude I entertained for you, for the many evidences of friendship I have rec d at your hands, but above all, for your efforts, from time to time, in relation to the subject of your last, & that they should fail, especially as the...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 6 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 3 d is rec d , & your request relative to it, shall be strictly complied with, I am fully sensible of the propriety of it.—My views of the subject; were precisely yours, as I now see, & am fully persuaded there is not another individual in these United States, that would have felt himself at liberty, or would have ventured to persue a similar course, under like circumstances—I am...
71To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 2 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteem d favor of the 28th ulto: has been duly rec d & I learn with the deepest sorrow that you have sustained losses in some respects, & met with disappointments in others, in your pecuniary affairs, both of which affect me as would any thing, I assure you, my dear Sir, which causes you pain or uneasiness, but the part of a friend is to relieve these distresses as quick, & as far as is...
72To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 30 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
on my return here, from Washington, last evening, found yours of the 25 th , with the enclosure, unopened —I cannot, my dear Sir, express the feelings of love & gratitude I entertain for you, for the many evidences of friendship I have rec d at your hand, but above all, for your efforts, from time to time, in relation to the subject of your last, & that they should fail, especially as the...
73To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 30 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment rec d bill lading for a Box of Books, for you, from a M r Coolidge of Boston, which shall be ford d as soon as rec d MHi .
74To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 23 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you by mail on saturday, & by the carrier on sunday, announcing the vacancy in the P. Office here, one or the other of which I hope reach d you in due course, if not both, & I refer to it now, only to take all the chances of your rec g the intelligence, with dispatch & certainty— Since my last, have learnt that Co l Preston is to be most urgently pressed on the P. M. Gen l , &...
75To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 23 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand herewith a/c sales your 20 Hhds: Tobacco, as mentioned in my last, which hope will be satisfactory—I wish with all my heart it could have yielded you quadruple the prices— I have a letter this morning from M r A. Robertson, saying that the balance of your crop was there in Lynchburg & would be forwarded by first Boat, when it arrives will do the best with it possible for your interest,...
76To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 23 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Twenty Hhds: Tobacco by Bernard Peyton 1824 Rich d for a/c. Thomas Jefferson Esq r — 19 th August— — To Sundry persons for Cash (Viz:) T.J. ✕ 1. — 1440=150=1290 } 〃
77To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 22 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this pleasure yesterday, which was put into the mail, but lest some accident should prevent its safe & speedy transmission to you, I write this, to be handed to the carrier of the mail, to be put in at the first office— Since my letter of yesterday, I find great exertions are making here, by several of the applicants for the vacant Post Office, & none more active than Ed d Anderson, the...
78To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 21 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Our highly respected fellow citizen D r Foushee, has taken his final leave of us, & the applicants for the office he thus vacates, are inummerable; of course the greater efforts are necessary, on my part, to obtain such a recommendation, from here , as will respectably sustain the one you will have the goodness to forward to Washington, in my behalf, to the President and Post Master...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 19 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Tobacco was inspected and sold yesterday, in presence of every dealer, in that article, in this city, & in the manner wished by them, of course every one had a fair chance, & the Tobacco, the best prospect of doing well—the first choice Hhd: brot $8.35, the next five choice, brot $8, the next Hhd: $7.05, & so on down to $2.45, which was the lowest, for the refused buys — eight of the...
80To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 16 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just returned from my Northern trip, & am sincerely thankful for the facilities you afforded me, by the letters enclosed to Washington, they ensured me a warm reception every where, & were, in other respects, of real value to me—I have no doubt my business will be much improved by it— I called on the collector of New York, & paid the small sum you were due him, mentioned in one of your...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 30 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Johnson you will recieve a book, for d to my care by Gen l J. G. Swift of New York— MHi .
82To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 14 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the satisfaction to find, on my arrival here, to-day, your esteem d favor of the 11th:, with the enclosures, for which I am sincerely thankful—I calld on the President to-day, & deliv d him your letter, he rec d me kindly, but looked much fatigued & worn out with public duties,—he sets out, for Albemarle, in a few days:—The other letters you were so good as to send me, I shall deliver in...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 8 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteem d favor of the 3 d with the enclosures, have been duly rec d & agreeable to your request now enclose your blanks, for the Virg a & Farmers Banks— I paid your dft yesterday, in favor of Jacobs & Raphael, for $175 Doll:, which is at your deficit: The Tobaccos sold for Jefferson, were all in his mark, & rec d in his name, the whole proceeds therefore, were passed to his credit in...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 1 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to your standing order, hand herewith your quarterly a/c, to date, which hope will prove satisfactory— Your blanks, for the renewal of your notes at Bank, have been out for some time— MHi .
85To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 27 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours enclosing one for J.C. Cabell, was rec d last evening, & I have put it in his hands this morning— Your pencil or rather fountain Pen, I forwarded the other day, by Mr. Winn of Charlottesville, to whom I f d your dft: in his favor— In haste ( Private ) The old D r is again quite low, with the Dropsy, & it is tho’t, is gradually, tho’ slowly, going off the stage—Col. J. P.P. is here, &...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 24 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have procured the fountain Pen you wish, which shall be for d by the first safe private hand—price $5— Your dft: favor Gen l Iberia , for $64 85/100 Dolls, as advised shall be paid when presented—I will contrive some way of paying Mr. Thompson, Collector of New York, $1.90 for you, as requested— I this day paid F. A. Mayo $9 ¼, on your a/c, for binding Books, which books I have just for d ,...
87To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 17 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The Box of Tin you ordered, went today, care of U. & Raphael Charlottesville, by a Waggon—There is only one person here who has pure block tin, such as you described, & he asks the enormous price of 50¢ p r ℔ for it, which I refused to give—Barganein, (who I understand is at work at the University) expects some, & can probably supply you, at a much cheaper rate.— I have been confined sick, or...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 10 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with yours of the 6th ins t & have credited M r . Cox, & charged you, with the am t of his dft, on you, in my favor $99.10 Dolls:— The three hundred dollars, $300 Dolls:, you speak of not being credited in your last a/c, was placed at the credit of Th: J. Randolph, on 2 d Feb y last, by his directions, he being then in Richmond— The seed you write for, I have procured, & just put...
89To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 29 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand under cover Messer: Cox Maitland Invoice of Wine, ford d you some time since, together with an order on you, in my favor, for the account, say ninety nine dollars ten Cents $99 10/100 Dolls:—Is it correct &C:?— MHi .
90To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 19 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your request, have procured you a Q r Cask, best Sicily Madeira Wine, which shall be ford d by first Waggon, to Charlottesville, care Jacobs and Raphael—it cost 10/6 per Gallon— MHi .
91To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 15 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two dfts:, to Ja s Leitch, for $541.17/100, and $50 Dollars, have been presented & paid MHi .
92To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 12 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Glass, from Boston, was forwarded several days ago, by a Waggon, to Charlottesville, care Jacobs & Raphael, & hope it will reach you safely— MHi .
93To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 1 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your standing order, hand herewith statements your quarterly a/c, to date, which I hope will be found correct & satisfactory— I feel sincerely grateful for yours of the 27th:, which reached me last evening:—it disturbs me greatly to occasion you so much trouble, I only wish I had a fit opportunity of testifying my gratitude. P.S. Since writing the above, you Glass, from Boston,...
94To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 25 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Twelve Barrels Superfine flour by Bernard Peyton for a/c. Thomas Jefferson esq r 1824 Rich d 25 March To Thomas May for cash in Store— 12 Barrels Superfine flour at $5¼ $63.00 Charges Cash p d frght at 45¢. ⅌ bll $5.40 Canal Toll $1.25 $6.65 〃〃 Drayage 25¢. Storage 96¢. Inspection 24¢/ 1.45 Commission at 2½ ⅌ cent 1.57
95To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 22 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
On friday last I sent you by a Waggon, to Charlottesville, to the care of M r Raphael, one & an half Gallons best Marrow Fat Peas, which I hope will reach you in time for your purposes—by a Waggon, a few days prior to the one above referred to, sent you a Box of Grape cuttings, sent to my Counting House, by D r Norton, of this City, without direction, he tells me since, they were intended for...
96To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 15 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with yours of the 12th, & note contents— I have received 397 Barrels of Flour, in all , this season, on your a/c, which is sold, & the nett pcds: of the whole, at your credit, deducting the Bank discount, and such as was sold on credit, instead of for Cash, this leaves your a/c, this day, against you, $160 Dollars, including the sum paid me by Th: J. Randolph, for your a/c, say...
97To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My particular friends Colonel Campbell, (of the senate) with his Lady, & Major Campbell, of the Executive Council, have long promised themselves the pleasure of calling on you, in their excursions up & down the Country, thro’ your immediate neighbourhood, but have never found it entirely convenient to do so, until now, when they will hand you this— These Gentleman are already so well known to...
98To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been able to procure you, as yet, only one quart of Mananfat Peas, which I send by my friend Major Campbell, if I can get more, in season, will forward them to you— You will find these Campbells staunch republicans, & sincere friend of the university—the senator has always voted for it, in every shape in which it has appeared before the House, & the counseller, is an ex officio director...
99To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d your three esteem d favor’s, of different dates, together , on friday last, & immediately procured, & put on board Johnson’s boat, just setting out, ten gross the best bottle Corks I could find, the Marcoupat Peas are not to be had in the City, some are soon expected, & if in time , will still send you the quantity wanted—Waggons are scarce & as Johnson promised expedition, that the...
100To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 1 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to the request contained in your favor of the 25 th ins t , now before me, have this day forwarded Bank check, for one hundred forty six, $146 Dollars, to E. Copeland Junior of Boston, with a request that it may be placed at your credit— I expect your North Carolina Wine this Week, & will forward it by Johnson when he next goes up with his Boat— MHi .