1Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 1 November 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My inclination to visit Philadelphia with Mr Correa which has been strengthened by every days acquaintance with h im has finally determined me to do so; and I must beg of you the favor which you were so kind as to promise, in giving me a letter to Doctr. Wistar . I am sensible, of the obligation which such a recommendation as yours will imp ose upon me of deserving it, & will promise my...
2Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 13 November 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you from Richmond , soliciting a compliance with the promise which you were so kind as to make of a letter to D r Wistar . The apprehension that my letter may not have reache d you, and the desire of making my visit to Philadelphia as pleasing, and as instructive as possible induce me to renew my applicatio n To which permit me to add, that nothing will give me more pleasure, than...
3Thomas Jefferson to Francis W. Gilmer, 23 November 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Nov. 13. from Washington was brought by our last mail. that said to have been written before is not recieved. I now inclose you a letter to D r Wistar . after your feast of science in Philadelphia I am happy to learn we shall still have attractions worthy of drawing & retaining you here, permanently as it is hoped. the position is a good one, whatever line of life you propose to...
4Francis W. Gilmer’s Description of Thomas Jefferson and Monticello, [ca. February 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
… For first of our state and second only to Washington of our nation is a venerable Patriot & statesman, whose evening ray still gilds the summit of our mountains. His greatness has not the dazzling luster of military glory and we must pause & consider it with calmness & attention. In his person he is above the ordinary height, with large bones & prominent muscles. His face bears an expression...
5Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
During the sickness which has confined me to my room a great part of the winter, and from which I am still but slowly convalescent, I have occasionally turned my mind to the Florida question which the late demand of the Chevalier Onis has revived. When in Philadelphia last winter, I obtained from his secretary Mr. Heredia , the whole strength of their cause, which I found so weak, that I...
6Thomas Jefferson to Francis W. Gilmer, 28 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry it is not in my power to furnish you any documents on the subject of the Louisiana boundary. all these went with my library. soon after the acquisition of that country, I investigated it’s history & boundaries minutely, made out a Chronological series of it’s historical events, and formed a memoir establishing it’s boundaries from Perdido to the Rio Bravo . these were sent to our...
7Thomas Jefferson to Francis W. Gilmer, 7 June 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved , a few days ago, from mr Dupont , the inclosed MS. with permission to read it, and a request, when read, to forward it to you, in expectation that you would translate it. it is well worthy of publication for the instruction of our citizens, being profound, sound, and short. our legislators are not sufficiently apprised of the rightful limits of their powers: that their true office...
8Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed until now the acknowledgement of your favour of June 7 th inclosing the ‘ traité du droit naturel ’ par Mr. Quesnay , from Mr. DuPont ; under the expectation that you would not return from Bedford ’till about this time. I can but feel myself flattered by your very polite invitation to meet our ‘ admirable friend the Abbé,’ as Mr. DuPont , calls him, at Monticello
9Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 27 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I owe many apologies both to you and to Mr Dupont for having delayed until now the translation of the treatise of Mr. Quesnay . I have however almost ever since I received it, been engaged in the courts: having recently commenced the practice of the profession, I have found the forms of judicial proceedings require much of my attention, I have too, to make my way thro’ a thick rank of counsel...
10Thomas Jefferson to Francis W. Gilmer, 17 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford after an absence of seven weeks I find here your favor of Nov. 27. I have perused with care and satisfaction your translation of Quesnay ’s treatise on Natural right, and find not a word to alter. the sense thro the whole seems so consistent, that without having the original to collate with it, I have no doubt it has been truly preserved. the blank in the 5 th page,...