1Archibald Thweatt, with postscript by John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I did hope to have had your business ready before this.—I was to have attended Mr Ladd on the 29 th until and remained until the report was finished and ready for your revision—as it was your wish not to be delayed in Richmond — Unfortunately I was seized by a violent attack of the Rheumatism in my right hip; which has confined me to my bed.—altho’ in perfect health in all other respects, I...
2Enclosure: Richard Stith’s Receipt for John Wayles’s Land Purchase, 11 January 1771 (Jefferson Papers)
11 January 1771 Received of Mr John Wayles by James Donald six pounds currency, the price of Ninety nine acres of land near to Ivey Creek .— Tr ( ViU : TJP ); entirely in Archibald Thweatt’s hand; with notations beneath signature: “a copy from the original” and, signed by Thweatt and dated 23 June 1812: “The Receipt, I presume, is in the hand writing of James Donald
3Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 20 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I finished with Mr Ladd last night. The rough drafts of the accounts and explanatory notes are made. In a memo attached to your answer, you say that the estate of Bathurst Skelton must be credited “ 1773 Jany 31 By a credit with J. Fleming’s creditors Exors for three slaves bought of that estate £210.”— Mr Ladd and myself are at a loss how to understand this.— Judge Fleming
4Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 29 th ult , I had the pleasure of receiving yesterday. Having I believe a very clear- view of all matters of Account in detail now pending, I feel much confidence and certainty in advising the application of the £210.—provided you are satisfied that you never paid the actual money to the Exors of John Fleming —For the surv g executor Judge Fleming waited on the Commissioner with...
5Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 13 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope the motive, which induces me, to break in upon your valuable time, will afford some apology. Without asking permission of Judge R. I take the liberty of inclosing this letter to you . This illustrious patriot knows the whole ground.—notice his efforts—his mighty efforts: he says “ his name will settle the controversy.” My obscurity—my humility—forbid me to ask or expect a...
6Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 11 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have without consulting him, inclosed a letter from my friend Judge Roane : I pray you to comply with his request: finish off your character by saving us again.— with affectionate attachment Archibald Thweatt Wilkinsonville post office —my address.— RC ( ViU: TJP-ER ); addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson esq: Monticello Milton v a ”; stamp canceled; franked; postmarked Richmond , 11 Jan.;...
7Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
While I take liberties with letters of a friend without consulting him, and without any other Sanction than the motive which governs me, I fear I force myself in and upon you, with a very offensive kind of intrusion: I hope the same pure motive, will secure to me your generosity and forgivness.— only see what you can do for our country at this Crisis! a favorable word from you would secure the...
8Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 28 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Yrs of the 23. I rec d yesterday. I find you had not rec d my second letter from Richm d of the 20 th —To that I daily expect your reply. I inclose an acco t which you will return to me. The bills under date of Sept 1769 drawn by
9Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I delayed answering yours of the 4 th ult: until I had seen some of our fellow Citizens most likely to favor the important object of the communication with which you honored me, and also until I had visited Petersburg . Your letter , and the introduction to the subscription paper , presented the case with so much perspicuity and force, that I could not well avoid taking the liberty (for which...
10Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 11 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Am I right or wrong? P.S. I am informed that Mr Wayles had an interest in Byrd s Lottery, and that if his papers were examined, we perhaps might find documents to enable us to recover many lots. Is it worth while for me to make the search? Say in what years RC ( ViU: TJP-ER ); dateline between signature and postscript; addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esq: monticello Post office— Milton v a ”;...