501To Thomas Jefferson from John Quincy Adams, 20 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the Liberty of enclosing to you a printed Copy of a Message to the House of Representatives of the United-States, and of sundry Documents annexed to it, setting forth the motives and the objects of the intended Mission to Panama. While availing myself with pleasure of the opportunity thus afforded me of presenting you once more my personal respects, I take that of inviting a...
502John Quincy Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 24 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
An Italian Sculptor, of great merit, in his profession, named Cardelli , now here, and who has been for sometime working at the Capitol , is earnestly desirous of taking a Bust of you, and I have undertaken to solicit for him your permission that he should go to Monticello for that purpose—As it is with a view of taking Casts from it, one of which I wish to possess I am not entirely without an...
503To Thomas Jefferson from John Quincy Adams, 6 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have forwarded to you a Copy of the Additional Census of Alabama, in virtue of an Act of Congress of the 7th of March last; the receipt of which you will be pleased to acknowledge. A Copy has also been sent for the University of Virginia. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
504John Quincy Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 24 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this Letter, M r Cardelli , is a Sculptor by profession, a Republican by principle, and a Roman by birth—He is ambitious of the honour of taking your life bust from the life, and I believe him to be by his talent worthy of it—Thinking with one of his illustrious countrymen of a former age “ non intercedendum imaginibus, quae marmore aut aere finguntur ,” I wish him success to his...
505John Quincy Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 5 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In compliance with the above Resolutions I have forwarded to you for the use of Virginia University College , the Documents mentioned in said Resolutions. Broadside ( ViU: TJP ); with additions in a clerk’s hand as noted below, signed by Adams ; subjoined to enclosure ; notations by TJ at foot of text relating to his 5 Sept. 1822 reply to Adams : “State papers of 1818. 8. v. Secret journals...
506To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 29 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg to be permitted the liberty of congratulating thee on the late happy event which placed thee at the head of the federal Goverment, & gave thy Country a chief Majestrate, whose republican virtues, & political wisdom, cannot fail of consolidating her Liberty, & securing her happiness, not only for the present generation, but for ages yet remote!—May the great ruler of the universe who...
507To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 30 January 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the pleasure of seeing thee last year at Washington , I promised to send thee a copy of Rufs: King’s Lettr. to my friend Henry Jackson granting him permission to come to America, & on going to Carlisle, I accordingly applied to my said frd. for a Copy, who replied that he wd. shortly go on to Washington & hand thee the original!—He did go there soon after, but his diffidence got the...
508To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 28 December 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Since I had the pleasure of seeing thee at Washington City, I have visitted my friend Henry Jackson , & spent a week with him at Carlisle, in this state;—I strongly recommended him to make choice of the Federal City as a place of residence, rather than the place he now lives at, where his family are not happy; & pointed out to him Scott’s House wch. thou mention’d to me:—he has agree’d to go &...
509To Thomas Jefferson from William Adamson, 1 October 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Franz Diederichs Esqr. having occasion to visit the seat of the general government, & wishing to Pay his respects to the President of the United States, has requested my Lett. of introduction to thee, which I the more readily yield to, from his being of correct republican principles—This Gentleman is a native of Germany, & has adopted this Country as his home, from a love for it’s...
510To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Adams, 26 December 1794 (Jefferson Papers)
I Received your Favor of the 18th. of this month and note the Contents. Upon Examining the Records, I find I was mistaken in the Information, I gave Mr. Skipworth in Respect to Mr. Shorts Judgment. Indeed at any Rate, I think the prospect I mentioned is so distant and uncertain, that I believe there is very little hope of obtaining any thing from that Quarter, I shall therefore decline it on...
511To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Adams, 11 December [1799] (Jefferson Papers)
I am very loth to trespass upon your precious time; but shall be happy with your leave to introduce to your notice the young Gentleman who takes the charge of this letter. It is his own request. He descended from that illustrious man Governor Winthrop the leader of our first rennoned ancestors; leaving what was called in those days a handsome fortune that he might plant the seeds of religion...
512To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Adams, 24 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter of the 29th. of March came duly to my hand. I sincerely congratulate our Country on the arrival of the day of Glory, which has called you to the first office in the administration of our federal Government. Your warm feelings of friendship must certainly have carried you to a higher tone of expression, than my utmost merrits will bear: If I have at any time been avoided, or frowned...
513To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Adams, 18 November 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctr: Eustis will be so kind as to deliver you this Letter.—I am perswaded, you will find him a man of a candid and fair Mind and liberal sentiments.— I congratulate you on the return of Peace. The War both in America and Europe was designed by Tyrant Kings to exterminate those rights and liberties which the Gracious Creator has granted to Man, and to sink the happiness resulting therefrom in...
514To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Adams, 31 January 1800 (Jefferson Papers)
I have very lately written to you recommending a Young Gentleman by the name of Winthrop. I pray you not to apprehend that I design to trouble you with frequent Letters: your time will not admit of it.—But, when I meet with a Youth of good natural, and acquired abilities—of an accurate knowledge of the World, and a firm attachment to the elective representative System of Government; I cannot...
515To Thomas Jefferson from A. Addis, 1 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Young Men of the City and County of Philadelphia of Democratic Principles have instructed me to forward on to you the enclosed address; it has met with their united approbation—it is hoped it will meet with yours— I am Dear Sir, with Sentiments of the brightest respect Your Hble Servt. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
516To Thomas Jefferson from A. Addis, 1 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The young Men of the City and County of Philadelphia of Democratic principles are desirous of availing themselves of the present moment to testify their confidence in you and their affection for their Country—In common with their senior fellow Citizens they have heard of your intention to retire from public duties, when your present period of service shall have expired—It cannot be that the...
517To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Addison, 7 October 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand that by contract the mail from the eastward ought to come to this post office on the mornings of Tuesday and Friday. It in fact comes in the evenings before between six and seven o’clock. There is a convenience in this as the mail can thus be forwarded in due time to Washington Pa. and return here to the eastward with more ease. There would also be a convenience to men of business...
518To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 24 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
permettés moi de vous Remercier de La lettre pleine d’obligeance et d’amitié que vous avez daigné m’ecrire par M. Monroe. je ne saurois vous exprimer avec quel plaisir je l’ai lu avec quel plaisir je la relis encore, avec quel soin je la conserve. c’est pour moi un Thrésor dont je ne pourrois me séparer. vous devez être convaincu combien je regrette que les destins n’aient pas reglé ma...
519To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 24 June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Lorsque j’ai appris que les suffrages de vos concitoyens vous avoient appellé à la premiere magistrature des etats unis, j’ai applaudi à leur sagesse, je les ai felicité de leur choix. Certes, le peuple américain ne pouvoit confier à des mains plus habiles que les votres les rênes de l’administration; à un magistrat plus intègre que vous, le soin de faire respecter les loix; à un négociateur...
520To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 9 September 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
J’esperois avoir L’honneur de vous Remettre moi-même La lettre que vous trouverés ci-jointe, et dont le professeur Pictet de genêve m’avoit Chargé avant Son départ de paris. Mais les affaires dont je Suis accablé ne me laissent pas de Relache, et Semblent s’accroitre pour m’enlever le Seul bonheur dont je fusse jaloux, celui d’offrir mes hommages au premier philosophe du nouveau monde. J’ose...
521To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 3 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ose esperer que vous recevrez avec bonté l’exemplaire que j’ai l’honneur de vous adresser d’un traité elementaire de chimie que j’ai redigé par ordre du gouvernement. je desire bien sincerement que cet ouvrage puisse obtenir Votre Suffrage, et Surtout que l’hommage que je me plais à vous en faire Soit à vos yeux une preuve de l’attachement, et du Respect que je vous ai voué et que conserver...
522To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 4 May 1797 (Jefferson Papers)
Agrées, mes remerciements pour Les choses obligeantes que renfermoit Le Billet que vous m’aves envoyé Lors de votre départ de cette ville. Si ma Carriere a été Semée, D’espines, Si en Remplissant Les volontés de mon gouvernement j’ai excité contre moi L’esprit de parti, Si je n’ai Rencontré que des desagréments dans un foule de circonstances, j’ai Esperé d’emporter avec moi L’estime des hommes...
523To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 27 July 1798 (Jefferson Papers)
Si Les intrigues du Cabinet de st james ont Reussi en amérique, Si Elles ont contribué à faire prendre un gouvernement américain des mesures à la fois hostiles contre La france, et destructives de la liberté aux Etats unis, elles n’ont point été ici couronnées de Succès. Le directoire a vu bien evidemment que L’angleterre Seule avoit interet à diviser deux peuples faits pour être unis, et il a...
524To Thomas Jefferson from Pierre Auguste Adet, 6 March 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
un homme extremement recommandable sous tous les rapports, qui m’a donné des preuves du plus vif attachement, et pour qui j’ai une amitié bien sincere, le docteur deveze a èté assez heureux pour se rendre utile à Votre pays lors de la terrible épidemie qui ravager philadelphie en 1793. par ses soins assidus, et ses lumieres, il est parvenu a arracher à la mort beaucoup de victimes, et il a...
525To Thomas Jefferson from Matthew Adgate, 9 July 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
A fellow Citizen, unknown to you, and bearing a Solitary name, in the Republic of Letters, having drawn, an Epitome of the Creator, in his three fold being:—also, man his Creature, in his likeness, to his Creator:—attempting thirein a discription of the Soul:—together with the scriptures of Truth, as the word of God, unfolding man to himself, in placing the Soul, in its Goverment over the Body...
526John Adlum to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
your favour of the 7 th of October came duly to hand, and I would have answered it sooner to let you know that I would send you the cuttings desired, but I wished, with the answer to send you a bottle of wine made a few days before, the receipt of your letter. After it was done fermenting I racked it off and I thought it rather tart, and having read in the memoirs of the Philad a Agriculture...
527John Adlum to Thomas Jefferson, 5 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I went last week to see the Baltimore cattle show, with a view to get the members of the Agricultural Society of Maryland to recommend the cultivation of the vine, and the making of wine— I had previously sent four kinds of wine to the President of the society , and which was drank at the Societies dinner, and generally spoke favourably of— Particularly the kind made from a grape called the...
528John Adlum to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive your favour of the 16 th U lt untill yesterday. I now reside in the neighbourhood of this Town, and have lived here near two years, I heard by accident of your letter being in the Post office of Havre degrace , and wrote to the Post master for it, it was very neglectful of him not to forward it to me, as he knew I resided in this vicinity, As I suppose the person to whom I...
529John Adlum to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
With this days mail I send you a number of cuttings of the vines from which I made the wine I had the honor of sending you by M r Christie . I also enclose a bottle of the wine, made last season There is one particularity peculiarity in those vines different from any I am acquainted with, They will not bear pruning in the same manner that foreign vines do. When I had them first cultivated, my...
530John Adlum to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
About the middle of last month I send sent on to you a number of the cuttings, of the Grape Vines you requested. As I have not heard, that you have received them, I am fearful they may have been lost on the way. If so? and you will send me word: I will forward on to you a smaller number of cuttings, and see that they are put in the mail, so that there can be no question of their getting safe...
531To Thomas Jefferson from John Adlum, 14 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for your acceptance through the Post office a bottle of wine made last September, from a grape I call Tokay, A German Priest who saw the grapes ripe said they were the true Tokay, such as he had seen growing in Hungary, I have no doubt but that these grapes are like them, but I have a strong suspicion that they are native—I found them at Clarksburg in Montgomery County at a M rs...
532To Thomas Jefferson from John Adlum, 24 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you some days since a bottle of domestic wine that I call Tokay—I now send you a bottle of what I call Burgundy. neither of these wines have had any brandy in them,—I will after I have bottled it send you a bottle of my Champaign, made of the miller Burgundy grape, which will have to be kept perhaps two months before you drink it, when, I expect it will be brisk and sparkle—I have but...
533To Thomas Jefferson from A. J. Adriance, 12 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Once More do I crave your Indulgence Let not a fellow Mortal Suffer, one Who tho’ unfortunate Has Power & Abilities Sufficient for Man During Life; Suffer me to be Employed in any Capacity. Now, I must Lead a Life Heretofore Unknown to me altho’ I have been unfortunate I may yet be of Service, It’s true; one Gone , may be Little balance in the Scale. Yet, the God whom I serve will protect me,...
534From “A Friend to the Constitution”, 6 December 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
This Comes from A Stranger but A Friend You Must that there is a plot formed to Murder you— before the Next Election A band of hardy fellows have Joind to do it they Are to have ten thousand Dollars if they Succeed in the Attempt they Are to Carry dagger and pistols I have been invited to Join them but would Rather Suffer Death I Advise you to take Care and be cautious how you Walk About As...
535From “A Frien to Jefferson,” before 25 September 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Information wanted to the following queries. First. has Gabrail Lilley given mr. Jefferson credt. for corn and poark which he suppyd. John perry with in 1801. and in 1803. 30 Gallons peach Brandy for self taken from the . . . cellar. Do. Puench. 5 gallons. Do. 15 bottles. of wine. exlusive of two dys drunk.= ǁ at the mountain on wine. the winter of 1803. 25 hogs fattend waying from 150 to 200...
536To Thomas Jefferson from R. Riker, 28 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The Corporation of the City of New York have caused Medals to be struck, to commemorate the completion of the Erie Canal which unites the great Western Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean. The Corporation, influenced by a deep and profound respect for those memorable and patriotic Citizens, who affixed their names to the Declaration of Independence, and pledged in its support “their lives, their...
537To Thomas Jefferson from John Agnew, 15 February 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In the only country upon earth where man enjoys his birthright the inalienable gift heaven: a right to think and act as a moral agent, it becomes solemnly his duty to watch with unremitting jealousy the conduct of those to whose safeguard he entrusts this high prerogative: and to approve or condemn as they merit his approbation or his censure. But this all-important duty he ought to exercise...
538John Coles to Thomas Jefferson, [received 7 December 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
As Treasurer of the Agricultural Society of Albemarle , it has become my duty to forward to each member a statement of his account with the Society . You perceive by the one above that you are indebted to the Society fifteen dollars, which if remitted by mail to H art’s S tore , A lbemarle , will be very certain to come safely to hand, or if it miscarries will be at the risk of the Society
539Thomas Jefferson’s Constitution for Proposed Agricultural Society of Albemarle, [ca. 1 February 1811] (Jefferson Papers)
Several persons, farmers & planters of the county of Albemarle , having, during their visits and occasional meetings together, in conversations on the subjects of their Agricultural pursuits, recieved considerable benefits from an intercommunication of their plans & processes in husbandry, they have imagined that these benefits might be usefully extended, by enlarging the field of...
540Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Membership Diploma in the Agricultural Society of Bavaria, 13 February 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( MHi ); printed diploma (inscribed by lithographer Johann Michael Schramm : “in Stein von J. Schram”), with TJ’s surname, decoration surrounding it, and date filled in by hand, signed by L. Graf von Arco as president and countersigned by Baron Karl von Moll as secretary. The illustration on TJ’s membership diploma is a drawing of Charles Guillaume’s wheel plow.
541Thomas Cramer to Thomas Jefferson, [by 1 April 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to communicate to you the above resolve of the Agricultural Society of the Valley , which has been lately formed of which your friend Judge Holmes is President . I feel very much gratifyed, that it has fallen to my lott, to be the organ of commuenication of the Society , to a man distinguished for his love of Agriculture as well as all the civic virtues which adorns human...
542To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Aitken, 22 May 1793 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed piece for the Philosophical Transactions, ordered to be printed end of Vol. 3—It has been unfortunately gnawed by mice. As you are acquainted with the performance —perhaps you will do me the kindness to Supply Some defects in the reading—I cannot, with propriety make it out as it now stands. I am Sir Your Most Obedt. & humble Servant NB I will Send for it to morrow. RC ( DLC ); at...
543To Thomas Jefferson from “A Kentucky-Citizen,” [before 26] June 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Kentucky, [ before 26 ] June 1801. TJ must know of the enthusiasm with which the western country greeted his election. Citizens of Kentucky acted “as if their salvation depended on it” and held a “great civic-feast” in Lexington to mark the inauguration—”the largest, perhaps ever known upon the continent.” Printers are publishing the inaugural address on satin, “& the whole of the large siz’d...
544Thomas Jefferson’s Estimate and Plans for Albemarle Academy/Central College, [ca. 18 November 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
The walls of the Pavilion are 116.f. running measure. Cellar 2. bricks thick, 10 f. high. 24. bricks to a square foot. 24 × 10 × 116 amount to 27,840. bricks 27 84 0 Upper walls 23. f. high, 1½ brick thick. 18. bricks to a square foot. 18 × 23 × 116 48,024 say 53360 the chimney 4,752 4752 6. pilasters 1 134. 1134
545Albemarle County Circuit Court Order in Jefferson v. John Hudson and Charles Hudson, [9 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Demandant } against upon a writ of Right John Hudson & Charles Hudson Tenants On motion of the Demandant by his attorney it is ordered by the Court that the Surveyor of this County, do go upon the land in controversy , survey the same, and return five fair plats thereof to this Court— MS ( Albemarle Co. Law Order Book [1809–21], 306); in Alexander Garrett
546Albemarle County Circuit Court Order in Jefferson v. John Hudson and Charles Hudson and Christopher Hudson v. John … (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Plt } upon a writ of Right against John Hudson & Charles Hudson Def ts and
547Albemarle County Court Decision in Jefferson v. Michie, 4 November 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson } Comp t vs Upon a bill in chancery to perpetuate testamoney David Michie Deft This cause came on to be heard this fourth day of November 1813 On the bill answer, plea set down for argument and exhibits, and the arguments of council being heard & mature consideration had thereon, It is adjudged ordered and decreed by the court that the defendants plea be overruled, and that...
548Albemarle County Court Order in Jefferson v. Gilmore, 4 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Plaintiff against } Upon an Attachment Joseph Gilmer Defendant The Plaintiff having obtained an attachment against the Defendant for the sum of Ten pounds and the Sheriff haveing returned the attachment executed on one negro girl Cornelia of the estate of the said Defendant ; the Defendant
549To Thomas Jefferson from Johann Abraham Albers, 16 November 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
By this I have the Honour to send Your Excellency the third Volume of my American Annals, and as a proof of my profound respect, have taken the liberty of dedicating it to You. At same time allow me to assure You of the sincere esteem, which the German Nation feels for the United States of America, and that the publication of my Annals, whose principal aim is the extension of one part of their...
550To Thomas Jefferson from John Ch. Alberti, 8 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope, will pardon a stranger, that takes the liberty of writing to you for information; I do not know, in this Country, to address myself to any one, that is more willing to assist a foreigner, than your Excellency. I did study medicine and surgery in the Imperial Academy of the City of Vienna: being examined, received my diploma, signed by Joseph Gabrielli chief professor and director of...