1From Thomas Jefferson to Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 19 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his congratulations to mrs Paradise on her safe return to her native country after an absence of so great a portion of her life. if habits formed to the comforts & accommodations of a country so much more advanced in the arts than this, are not too firmly established, he has little doubt she will enjoy more security & tranquility here, where her fortune will place her at...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 6 April 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with yours of Mar. 31. Mine to yourself and Dr. Bancroft will already have answered so much of it as relates to Mr. Paradise. The idea suggested of his going with me to America, was intended chiefly as a threat against the refusing creditor. It could only have been carried into execution in the case of that creditor’s continuing obstinate. The propositions he has since made were...
3To Thomas Jefferson from John and Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 10 October 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Bergamo, 10 Oct. 1788. Is grateful for TJ’s favors to himself and his family; their trip was “prosperous” and they found their “friends in perfect health and completely happy.” Awaits the arrival of William Short. Was “under a necessity of using Mr. Grand’s letter to the banker at Lyons,” and is thus accountable on demand to TJ for thirty Louis d’or. [ Beneath Paradise’s signature, in the hand...
4From Thomas Jefferson to Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 29 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been honoured, my dear Madam, with your letter of the 5th. instant, and embrace the first opportunity which has offered by a private hand of sending to Mr. Paradise letters for Virginia. I shall be happy to hear he is gone there, because I believe he will be happier there than in England. It is a country where a rational and studious man may follow his inclinations with less...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 27 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
This day I arrived at Norfolk in the Ship Planta Capt. Bush. I take the liberty to write to Your Excellency to acquaint you I am Come home to live the remaining Years of My Life in the Bosom of My Native Country and Friends. I should not have Staid a Month After the Death of Mr Paradise but one Illness after another prevented Me. With the Blessing of God I am Now in good health and with My...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 26 May 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
All the Books at Pinellis Sale went extremely high; you have four only out of all your catalogue. I am Sorry you Could not have had them all. Had I been unincumbered, Your Excellency should have had them. It is now Six weeks Since I heard from Mr. Paradise. I have written twice to him since his last Letter of April the 8th.—I am desirous to be informed by your Excellency if he is well, and the...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 15 August 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honour to receive your Excellency’s kind and friendly letter of the 29th. of May, for which I return you a thousand thanks. The present situation of our affairs is truly distressing, as a debt of such an enormous size is not easily discharged. The Ship we expected arrived a few weeks ago, and brought only 44 Hogshd. of tobacco. I say only 44 as it is not enough to pay the creditors...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 30 June 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
As I am happy to find You have not quitted Europe yet, give Me leave to return you a Thousand thanks for all the Great acts of Generosity, Humanity, and Goodness, you have been pleased to shew Me. God Bless you and your amiable family, and prosper Your Excellency in a happy Voyage to our Dear Country, and that on your Arrival there, you May be Crowned with the Gratitude which so Much goodness...
9From Thomas Jefferson to Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 11 September 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Being much engaged, it was not possible for me to answer your favor of to-day in the moment of receiving it. Mr. Paradise has agreed to give you an order for the whole dividend, except Count Zenobio’s part. As to this, he does not seem to have a right to dispose of it, because Count Zenobio lent on an engagement to receive his interest from that fund, and though he has not called for it, he...
10To Thomas Jefferson from Lucy Ludwell Paradise, 5 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope before you shall have received this letter, your Excellency will be safe arrived, and found your amiable daughter in perfect health, to whom, I beg you will make all our Compliments. Your very kind letter I received on the morning of your Excellency’s departure, for which, I return you a thousand thanks, as it gave me great comfort, and brought me the pleasing assurance of your...