1141To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 11 January 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed essays were written for the Enquirer in which they appeared—The partiality of a few here, who read them, determined to give them a more permanent shape—The object cannot fail to have obtained your approbation—What has been the writers success it is for others to decide—He is anxious to submit them to your perusal— CSmH : Jefferson File.
1142From Thomas Jefferson to Achille Murot, 26 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Murot and acknoleging the reciept of his favor of Sep: 29. informs him that he has never heard of any English translation of the Works of Filangieri. he prays him to accept his respectful salutations and best wishes CSmH .
1143To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Waterhouse, 30 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Waterhouse having long had “ a concern of mind “ to visit the shrine of S t James and S t Thomas, is come this far on his pilgrimage; and wishes only to know if this be the proper time to pay his devotions? DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1144From Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 10 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 4 th covering a specimen of wheat, for which be pleased to accept my thanks. withdrawn by age from all agricultural attentions, I have made the most advantageous disposition of it by consigning it to the agricultural society of my county who will give it a fair trial. I am gratified with this occasion of adding to my thanks the assurances of my continued...
1145To Thomas Jefferson from David M. Randolph, 8 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I am prevented from arriving at Charlottesville to-day, by an aw k ward circumstance . I shall go on foot as far as M r Boyd’s to-day, and hope you will find it convenient to send for me there, to-morrow evening, by seven Oclock—when I shall have the pleasure to wait on you— MHi .
1146From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Coolidge, 22 June 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Feb. 27. came to hand in due time; that of the 15 th inst. was recieved yesterday. I have this day directed our Proctor to have 250.D. immediately remitted to yourself for mr Willard, to hold 250.D. more ready to be called for at his convenience, & to count on paying the whole balance at the final conclusion. whenever therefore mr Willard’s convenience may make it acceptable to...
1147To Thomas Jefferson from John J. Moorman, 29 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Wishing to purchase a small tract of Land in the vicinity of the Natural Bridge and being informed that you wish to dispose of your “bridge tract” I have taken the liberty of addressing you on the subjects. If you are disposed to sell it, I would thank you to drop me a few lines informing me of your price, the payments you would require, the number of acres in the tract & c & c CtY .
1148From Thomas Jefferson to George Stevenson, 25 June 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had no information from Dodge & Oxnard but of the time of shipping the wine, the vessel and port. the papers the collector was so kind as to send, never came to my hand, but as he ascertained the duty &c. I have this day desired Col o Peyton to remit him 18 D. and I will give you the further trouble of requesting him to ship the wines to Peyton’s address who will pay all charges. I...
1149Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 26 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
V. W. southall starts to Richmond in the morning, and, if it will accommodate, should be happy to exchange money with M r Jefferson for a draught including previous advances & any farther sum M r J. may Require. RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ M r Jefferson .
1150Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The Rev d Rob t Tisdale who bears this letter has been introduced to me by letter from Doc r James Minor & Major Watson of Louisa —who both concur in recommending him as a man of worth and unblemished character— he applied to me last year, for relief, under an inveterate disease of the stomach & c —for which after remedies used I advised him to travel through a limestone Country—The Gentlemen...
1151To Thomas Jefferson from Palmira Johnson, 21 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I am well aware that the request I am about to make, is a singular one—but yet, it is such, as a daughter might make of a Father; then, why not of the sole existing Parent of my Country? It is for a small lock of your hair—a precious relique, when you will no longer bless this earth; but in the examples of your past Life— If, my excellent sir, it should be your pleasure to gratify me, please...
1152From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 20 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I received yesterday your’s of the 16 th and by the mail which goes tomorro. morn g I have written on the subject with all my heart and soul, and have said that I would desire you in the moment of the occurrence to address a letter of informn directly to himself that no time may be lost by it’s passing thro’ me. do not wait for documents, only say that they shall follow: they will be desired...
1153From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, ca. 22 October 1823 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ To Thomas Jefferson. Letter not found. Ca. 22 October 1823. Referred to in Jefferson to JM , 24 Oct. 1823 , and listed in Jefferson’s Epistolary Record as being received on 23 Oct. 1823 ( DLC : Jefferson Papers).
1154Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Cooper, 10 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Our letters have been very unfortunate in the length of their passage. mine of Sep. 1. appears to have been 17. days getting to you. your’s of the 17 th & 19 th were 20. days coming to me; the ordinary time of the mail from Philadelphia being 5. or 6. days only. your’s of the 30 th came to hand the 9 th inst. the two former ( 17 th &
1155To Thomas Jefferson from Alfred W. Elwes, 22 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Benson has had the politeness to say that he would be the bearer of a book (which is entitled the Potomac Muse) to you. I therefore avail myself of this opportunity as a safe one; and I indulge the hope that the perusal of the trifles alluded to may afford you some gratification. Be pleased, Sir, to accept the work as a token of the great respect which the author and myself bear for one of...
1156To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 25 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d yours of the 21 st The refusal of the Offer to M r Wirt. inviting as it was. does not suprize me. It is very gratifying to learn that M r Lomax takes so well with everybody, I hope his success will make some amends. for the delay in filling the Chair which is to receive him. I have made a beginning with Capt. Peyton as the consignee of my business at Richmond, as recommended in...
1157To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter, was in date of the 28 th of July, by the Brig Pedlar for N. York, and in reply to your’s of the 18 th of may.—In the course of the next month, I hope will be compleated, all the marble-works you then order’d, as will, likewise, the bases, though Raggi, from the fracture of the clavicale, has been, and is still, of little use.—The capitels progress fully to my satisfaction, and...
1158To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bonnycastle, 8 September 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am not aware whether this will be considered a sufficient acknowledgment of my perfect agreement with the terms above mentioned: if not I shall be happy to subscribe any document of the kind that may meet your approbation— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1159Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Lease of Tufton and Lego to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, [after 1 January 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
Memms of an agreement between Tho s Jefferson & Tho s J. Randolph for the lease of the Tufton & Lego plantations of the sd Th: Jefferson with all the negroes, stock and utensils upon them. The lease is to continue five years. the negroes are to be maintained, clothed and their taxes and levies paid by the lessee,
1160To Thomas Jefferson from Martin Van Buren, 25 April 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend Mr Ashley—a representative from N York with three of his colleagues Mess rs Johnson & are induced by the respect they bear for your character and principles to visit Monticello and I take the liberty of introducing them to your politeness & hospitality. NNPM .
1161Thomas Magruder to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I am well aware, Sir, of the Apology a Stranger Should make for intruding upon your time for a moment; and I offer the Subject of this Communication as that Apology. It is Simply to enquire of you, the fountain head, as we all Conceive, in this lower Country, when, in your Opinion, the university now erecting under your auspices, will go into Operation with any degree of Certainty—the probable...
1162Enclosure: Stephen Cathalan’s Invoice of Items Shipped to Thomas Jefferson, 26 October 1818, enclosure no. 2 in Stephen … (Jefferson Papers)
Invoice of Sundries Shipped by Step Cathalan Esq r by order & for account & risk of Th s Jefferson Esq r at Monticello ( Virg a ) on board the brig Planter of Petersburg , D
1163Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Cooper, 1 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
You will recollect that I formerly troubled you on the subject of a proper course to be established in a College of general science . such an establishment in my neighborhood (near Charlottesville ), then in contemplation only, has lately advanced so favorably as to get into a course of execution. the single county in which it is located has contributed 30,000.D. and we expect the rest of the...
1164Thomas Jefferson: List of Taxable property in Albemarle County, 1 Feb. 1823, 1 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
a list of taxable property in Albemarle county Feb. 1. 1823, for which the subscriber is responsible ? 2597. acres of land ? 56. slaves above 12. years of age 1. Landau horses and mules. MHi .
1165From Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 31 March 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The proceedings on my lottery are too far advanced to admit the practicability of any change whatever to be made on it. I have put the whole business in to the hands of my grandson who is now on his way to Baltimore and the Northern cities, and has already disposed of tickets probably in Richmond and on the road. I have meddled so little with it that I have not even asked from him any...
1166To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Constable, 24 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
If there is any tie by which nature has a claim on man I should be under the strogest obligations to you if you would come here in time for the first Court here as I am confin,d within the walls of a prison and expect the Council of Gen l Taylor. M r Tazewell. & Wirt. also M r Southall & Barbour for me your presence would have great weight. I have been in Business, Unfortunate
1167To Thomas Jefferson from Mann A. Page, 16 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
It being my wish to return to the University the next session—and my circumstances being allmost too limited to allow my doing so without some assistance independent of my friends. I have determined to become an applicant for the place of Librarian to our University—a residence at the University as a student at the last session—has impressed upon me the many advantages resulting to me—from a...
1168To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Eston Randolph, 18 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I had some days since, a brief verbal communication with you on the subject of your letter of the 10 th inst:—yet, as the noise of the Mill may have occasion’d an imperfect understanding of it, I deem it proper to offer my sentiments more fully, especially as there are some passages in your letter which I consider incorrect—with respect to repairs done to the Mill during the last...
1169To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 27 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In august ult. I wrote you a long letter from Lexington Kentucky informing of the complete triumph of the people there, over the partizens of an irresponsible Judiciary—Great exertions were making among the federalists and their connivants , to carry an electoral ticket for Jackson in opposition to the Clay ticket. It was not difficult, however, to discover, that Adams wou’d be prefered. I do...
1170From Thomas Jefferson to John Hartwell Cocke, 28 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Can you come and breakfast with us tomorrow morning? I have the papers ready for your inspection, but they require explanation. you can then consider them at your leisure and get them corrected on consultation with mr Garrett. I could ride to Charlottesville, but it is always followed with inconvenience and injury, or I should not ask the indulgence. respectful and friendly salutations. ViU .