1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 14 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am under a thousand obligations to you, my Dear Sir, for the considerate aid of Wormley—since I got so much hurt by a fall from my gigg two summers ago I am timid with an untried horse—my present one started with considerable restiveness, insomuch that we cou’d not clear the Green mountain untill to day—and I have been compelled reluctantly to detain wormly from his post all night—my horse...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have considered attentively, My Dear Sir, the hystory of your sufferings consequent upon your present indisposition, and deem it most advisable to make you a written memorandum of my views in relation to its nature and treatment—Dysuria, which is the proper denomination of your case, may proceed from various diseased states of any part of the urinary canal or cist—much obscurity hangs over...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
If necessary & not otherwise M r Jefferson will aid the action of his bowels with injections for a few days—and if any thing like congestion is felt in the stomach or bowels—a thorough operation should be produced by rhubarb & prepared chalk or magnesium a tolerable active dose—to be proportioned according to his known habit—It will be best to avoid acids—as they will keep up longer than...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 12 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I received duly your kind letter of Oct r Ult: in answer to some I had written before. We hear much of late of “pious privileges”—“previous privileges” and all other sorts of privileges—but without any cant or affectation, it is to me a truly grateful privilege, my Dear & respected Sir, to be permitted to write to you when I can, with the reasonable expectation that my letters are rec d with...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 27 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In august ult. I wrote you a long letter from Lexington Kentucky informing of the complete triumph of the people there, over the partizens of an irresponsible Judiciary—Great exertions were making among the federalists and their connivants , to carry an electoral ticket for Jackson in opposition to the Clay ticket. It was not difficult, however, to discover, that Adams wou’d be prefered. I do...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 15 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Always feeling with gratitude the recollection of your kindness to me personally, and reluctant that separation shou’d sever all association between us I am constrained occasionally to remind you of my continued existence and affection—and although I am sensible that the oppression of your numerous correspondents makes the sight of a letter in general operate like a torpedo on the hydrophobia...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 30 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My Neighbour and friend the Rev d m r Watson, about to visit Virginia, having expressed a particular desire to call on you, I beg leave to introduce him to you—M r Watson is a Minister of the Methodist Episcopal church in this state—highly respectable in that station & universally esteemed an upright man and a patriot—Your civilities will be very grateful to him & much oblige me—The 1 st...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 16 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Partly with a view to public partly to private considerations, I have been induced to think of offering for the clerkship of the house of representatives in Congress. In other places where I have resided my principles and character are well known, and will receive such support as justice may dictate, for the last six or seven years however I have been immediately in your vicinity—and well...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 3 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Secretary Crawford left W:City early yesterday morning on a visit to his connections in Va. & I heard him say he wou’d call at Monticello—having several calls to make on the way I think it probable he may not reach you till the 11 th perhaps earlier if his horse and driver are good I am much better of my Rheumatism—& sincerely hope that you continue to improve in your own health—with my...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 24 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for the object mentioned to you, two horses, Doublehead & Rapid—Doublehead is sure any where placed—if his plight & appearance will do—the rest may be relied on without trial—If prefered in other respects, Rapid may be tried under the postillion before, or he may do the off before. My letters from Tennessee so far, give the best results of the late election—In the district where the...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 12 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I am indeed very painfully confined with Rheumatism to my bed entirely since friday night last. before that I had been several days confined to the house & pretty sharply handdled. but after Doctoring & perhaps in consequence of it. feeling considerably releived. on the afternoon of that day I rode or rather hobbled out more than half but upon my horse, a little way to try whether I might...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 4 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been much rejoiced to hear from a friend in your vicinity that your general health has continued good and the amendment of your arm progressive, and although I have much reason to believe and indeed to know that your correspondents are already too numerous for your comfort, I must not resist the desire I feel to tell you, how sincerely I pray, that, God may continue to you the blessings...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 9 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
When I first was enabled to distinguish for myself between the views of federalism and Republicanism, since the year 99 I have been undeviatingly attached to the latter cause, and have on all occasions afforded its interests what aid I cou’d—In this whole time for myself I have never asked a favour of the people for the Government—After the commencement of the late war—many respectable...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Th. Jefferson Esq r To T. G . Watkins 1822 to 1823 Visit reducing fractured arm & attendance for the cure & c old rule, £5.0″0 Equal to $ 16.67. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
15To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 2 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have glanced hastily over the remarks contained in the pamphlet sent you from Ohio, which you were so good as to afford me the perusal of. Under the existing state of the popular sentiment of Ohio—it seems somewhat difficult to penetrate the writers motive. whether it is sincerely to support with a view to present fruition, the views in support of mr Clay—or whether it is designed to pave...
16Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 15 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
It was by the merest accident, when travelling to the south some years ago for M rs Watkins ’ health that, I was led to purchase and settle in Albemarle . when this situation was determined on, however, I began to think seriously of winding up the balance of my life in it. That I might do this with the more composure, Which had become necessary to me, I at first determined to avoid for reasons...
17Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Since last Court when, at Charlottesville , you desired me to send im in my account—one circumstance or another has occured to prevent my attention to the subject untill now,— I send it enclosed. I am with the greatest respect RC ( MHi ); addressed: “ M r Jefferson Monticello
18Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Thomas G. Watkins, [after 9 August 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Jefferson To Tho G Watkins D r $ Cts 1821 July 20. Prescription & medicine at
19Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 21 May 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Although the crou’d at the convention was not by any means so great as had been anticipated, yet I think your removal from the scene was fortunate, as the most of those who attended from a distance, associated monticello & yourself with their other objects of particular consideration. And the extraordinary and continued pressure upon your attention for so long a term in continued succession,...
20Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 24 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
When I last had the happiness of being with you at Monticello , I left you under the pleasing expectation of meeting you soon again at the natural bridge on my way to this country but was painfully disappointed, by a very unexpected & heavy domestic affliction . but “ tempus edax rerum ” has also swept away my griefs—and with my family I again enjoy a usual share of comfort in the circle of...
21Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The Rev d Rob t Tisdale who bears this letter has been introduced to me by letter from Doc r James Minor & Major Watson of Louisa —who both concur in recommending him as a man of worth and unblemished character— he applied to me last year, for relief, under an inveterate disease of the stomach & c —for which after remedies used I advised him to travel through a limestone Country—The Gentlemen...
22Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed agreeably to your desire I send you my acct. Some combining circumstances have induced me to decline the practice of Physic. If my humble efforts, however, have been so fortunate as to reach your approbation, insomuch as to induce a belief that I might on any future occasion be of service to you, it will add to my happiness, to be permitted to make you an exception to my general rule....
23Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Thomas G. Watkins, [after 20 January 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Jefferson To Th G Watkins D r 1820 June 28. Prescription for negro woman Doley $2.00 Sep r 11. Call and presc
24Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 5 November 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have made this year a small experiment of r the probable advantage of raising the mangel Wurtzel of the germans in our part of the country—It is the Disette of the f French —scarcity root of the English—Beta altissima of Botanists. Those I send you are not quite the largest I have—one with the leaves weighed 10 ¾ ℔s without—8 ℔s— I intend to report
25Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your commands I have made out your acc t for my medical services. The expences incident to a removal & reestablishment may have induced a belief, that early remuneration for my professional labours might be, necessarily, a desirable object—I assure you it is no way material—I have paid very little attention to collections with any—And so long as I may have the happiness to serve...
26Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 21 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
T G Watkins expected to have had the pleasure of tendering his respects to M r Jefferson with the inclosed letter in person and called at Monticello on a former visit to the neighbourhood. Since his return TGW . has to regret that it has been next to impracticable to leave his family—He, now, has the honor to beg that M r Jefferson will accept, with the inclosed, the homage of his particular...