1131To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 22 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I return your letter to Gilmer as fairly copied. Will he understand that he is not to return without a Nat: Philosopher, tho’ bringing the other Professors named, and despairing of that one? There will however be time for final instructions on this point after hearing further from him. ViU .
1132To Thomas Jefferson from Youen Carden, 7 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
By the bearer hereof I have Recved twenty Dollars two Bank notes one farmers Bank of Virginia one the Bank of Virginia for which I am much oblige to you ilt Stephen W. Leevy MHi .
1133Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you to Bedford Virginia , and since to Montecello . The castings were shipped about Six weeks ago to by M r John Vaughan who undertook the commission and thought it expedient to wait for a fresh assortment from the Furnace. The Bill will be presented to me and forthwith paid. About three months ago I procured a seal for the University , of which I sent you an impression: I did not...
1134To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 29 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Rec d of M r Jefferson seventeen dollars 70 cents for a keg of Nails, Waggonage & a parcel Nails by M r Brooks 9½ ce Nails for M r Jefferson C t 1 Keg Nails 139–11– 15. –9 Keg 25
1135To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 1 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
This paper contains the speech of the King of France just in time for the Newyork Packet ship. from your ob t serv t MHi .
1136From Thomas Jefferson to John Patten Emmet, 8 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
By virtue of the authority vested by law in the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, they do, by this letter appoint you the said John Patten Emmet to be Professor of the school of Natural History in the said University, with all the authorities, privileges and emoluments to the said Professorship belonging. Witness Thomas Jefferson, Rector of the said University under his hand...
1137To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 14 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received from Key the gratifying intelligence, that he, Bonnycastle, and Dunglison, are all in norfolk. They will be here early Wednesday morning, and in Charlottesville I suppose, by the Saturday’s stage. I had fixed on wednesday last, for setting out to albemarle. we had four days continued rain (& it is now raining) which will delay me another week. MoSHi : Francis Walker Gilmer...
1138Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 13 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
a hand vice some German steel to be chosen by the bearer. RC ( ViHi : Preston Family Papers); dateline beneath signature; written on a small scrap; at foot of text: “M r James Leitch.” Not recorded in SJL .
1139From Thomas Jefferson to James Barbour, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My colleagues Visitors of the University now in Richmond have sent me the inclosed pamphlet as containing documents which may be useful to you in urging our claim on Congress. they join me also in pressing you to force it to a decision. we did not think it advisable to ask any thing from our legislre, and our Instn will be deeply distressed should we fail in obtaining from Congress the portion...
1140From Thomas Jefferson to Joshua Dodge, 25 November 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this letter is mr John Carr a midshipman on board the N. Carolina ship of war of the US now about to sail on service in the Mediterranean. he is the son of Col o Sam l Carr my nephew, neighbor & particular friend. should he have occasion to visit marseilles I will ask for him your kind attentions and good offices, of which his correct character will render him worthy, and the...