11Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you word by my son Ralph H Yancey , that I expected to be able to Supply You with Clover Seed; it has eventually turned out, that I cannot: & I have thought it best to Notify You, fearing a Reliance on me Might prevent a Supply from another Quarter. I am Respectfully, with Regard & esteem Your friend, & most Obedient Servant. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 2 Mar. 1812 and so...
12Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
I think it’s due from me to you to state to you the Reason why the petition to establish a College in Albemarle & appropriate Certain Monies belonging to to Said county to promote Said establishment did not pass through our house I Saw the petition was in your hand writing & Something like a project also which Made me ansious to have a hearing as I espected Notwithstanding your advanced age If...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 21 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing for your perusal the prospectus of a Newspaper about to be printed here by M r Crawford a gentleman well recommended; I have lately enclosed one to the President, and have received for answer “to which as I approve it, you will subscribe my name” will you be so good as to write me if the paper may be sent to you. you’ll please to accept assurances of my great...
14Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 22 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I perform a duty gratefull to my feelings in communicating to you our Military Movements or opperations operations since our arrival at this place. we were organized into two Reg ts on ins t and altho’ more officers were called out, under the requisition from the State, than what are necessary under the requisition Adopted by the U.S. which gave disquietude to the supernumeraries, yet like...
15Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 19 October 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have seen M r Yunt , I have agreed with him to bring You 12 bushels of Clean Clover seed. but the price is 8 Dollars p r bushel. he is also to bring 5 bushels for Cap t Sam l Carr , be pleased to ask Col o Randolph , to send him Word
16Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
we are yet in Session & I am truly tired of debating I have waited thus long before I have acted on the Contemplated turnpike from Rockfish Gap to Lewis’s ferry the people of Charlottesville have directed me to fix a Deposit at Lewis’s ferry for them as a place lower down would Subject them to additional expence we have talked of turnpiking to each each ford but as the An Road to Secretaries...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 7 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I was lately at New York in New York State. & was then requested to take Some Patent hoes, & present to The farmers, & Planters of V a I Rec d 1 Doz for the Agricultural Society of V a with a request, that You, & Col o T. M. Randolph Should have one each. a letter has been put in the P. O. here for You from The Patenter, (M r Hines) the hoes are of the Trowell kind they are light & usefull—I...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 4 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I expect ’ere this you have seen the unfortunate Dispute between - M r Crawford Editor of the V a Times, & his foreman W m Ramsay. having written to you about the Comencement of said paper. I feel bound to say that every word of M r Crawfords statement relative to the Contract is truth & I believe the balance is. I Cannot Recommend Ramsay to your notice & sincerely hope you will support...
19Charles Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 31 October 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
the bearer M r Yundt is the man with whom I have agreed for the Clover seed I wish Col o Randolph to take 5 bushels for Cap t Sam l Carr he is a respectable Citizen & has Came along himself to see You & Your Curiosities & will not impose himself I am Yours sincerely RC (
20To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you our young friend M r George B Bibb, of Alabama, the only son of Doctor William B. Bibb deceased late governor of Alabama, M r Bibb is on a visit to our university, and wishes to call & pay his respects both to you & M r Maddison. with high Considerations of respect & regard y r mo obt MHi .