4381To Thomas Jefferson from William Harris Jones, 22 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
W m Harris Jones presents his most respectful Compliments to M r Jefferson, & begs the favour, (if Mr J’s health will permit), of his viewing the fine paintings by Van Derlyn, which W. H. J. has brought up to Charlottesville As they have stood the test of criticism in Paris—as well as in most parts of the Union W. H. J. is sure M r J would be much gratified by the inspection—M r Van Derlyn...
4382To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 23 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The Students here, continued in open rebellion till this morning at 10 Clock, when after a very stormy meeting, the majority agreed, that they should all return to their duty. we had given notice, that to day we would suspend untill november next, every Student in College who refused. They have agreed to our calling up any witness whatever in case of an accusation against a student, and put...
4383To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bonnycastle, 24 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Having found it impossible to carry into effect the arrangements which you were good enough to make. I must request you to place the responsibility which results from having charge of the Instruments, upon some other person. The great difficulty of obtaining the necessary apparatus for my department, & the costly nature of many of the articles, have made me very solicitous to get proper plans...
4384To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 25 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have read with great satisfaction your letter of the 15 th and most heartily thank you for the cordiality of its spirit, the value of its details; for the liberal estimate you place upon my motives, and the fairness of your expressions, respecting my father. In attempting to do justice to you, and ascertain and communicate in his name, the truth, I am sure, if such things can reach here now,...
4385To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 27 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Feeling apprehensive that you may be putting yourself to inconvenience by an immediate visit upon the subject contained in your last note to me, I have taken the liberty of replying at once, still, however, hoping to see you not only upon this occasion, but upon all others when you may visit the University. I have been also induced to explain thus early, from a very unpleasant suspicion that...
4386To Thomas Jefferson from Wilis Oglesby, 27 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The freedom of this address to you if it needs any apology, will find it in the extent and depth of the Interest which its Subject matter involves—with respect to the distracted State of political offers in which the people of this State are involved at this time, The heate of enthusiasms the diversity of opinions, the ambitions and prejudice thereby created are of unparalleled Magnitude which...
4387To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Barraud Taylor, 28 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter with its enclosures reached Newfolk some days ago, while I was absent; or it would have been sooner answered. I shall not be able to give much information to M r. Miller, on the subject of his enquiries; but what I can give I will; and forward my letter to him, enclosed in yours. I take, as you may imagine, a very deep interest in the success of the University, not only as a...
4388To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Taylor, 30 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The ensuing Fourth of July being the Semi-centenial Anniversary of the Declaration of American Independence the Corporation of this City have resolved to celebrate it with encreased demonstrations of respect, and we are appointed a Committee to make the necessary Arrangments— While the coming day fills our minds with emotions of pride and gratitude, we are naturally led to contemplate those...
4389To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Morton, 31 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed Communication from a Committee of the Corporation of this City— MHi .
4390To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 5 June 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I forwarded to shadwell mills, a day or two since, a keg of Tongues & sounds, & a package of dumb Fish, for you, just rec d from M r Coolidge of Boston, which I hope will reach you safely— MHi .