5451To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 3 September 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
By the last mail I rec d your of the 29 th & send by this days mail, well packed, the articles you wrote for, which I hope will reach you safely, & prove beneficial as well as those already sent. no apology is necessary, I assure you, my dear sir, for calling on me to perform any kind of service for you, as it is a source of real happiness to me to have it in my power to be useful to you. I...
5452Thomas Jefferson to David Gelston, 13 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I am obliged to renew my annual tax on your goodness by asking the favor of your procuring a passage for the inclosed letters to their address. the commerce of New York , is so much more extensive than from any other port of the US. as to give it a great preference for the conveyance of foreign letters, and it is this circumstance which brings on you the present trouble for which I can offer...
5453To Thomas Jefferson from John Laval, 19 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Account is credited with $10= inclosed in your letter of the 11 th inst t , leaving a balance of $3.75 in your favor— I have disposed of several copies 8 vo of Laplace’s Systeme du monde , the only one I can procure, now, is a 4 to sewed, 456 pages; Paris 1813, for $6= I don’t send it for fear it might not meet your Approbation, as you order a copy 8 vo —if, for want of an 8 vo , this 4...
5454To Thomas Jefferson from John M. O’Connor, 4 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
On examining some Lists I perceive that a copy of the work sent herewith—a Translation of “A Treatise on the Science of War and Fortification”, was not sent to you at the time of its first publication, as was my intention. To repair this omission, which was in part produced by my absence abroad for several years, I have the honour now to forward a Copy to your address; and to request your...
5455To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 22 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It gives me much pleasure to inform you that I have this moment received a letter from M r Wagner United States Auditor, informing me that the Secretary of War had issued an acquisition in favor of the Treasurer of this Coun y for Fifty thousand Dollars on account of Interest upon Loans on Monies actually expended by the State of Virginia for the benefit of the United States during the late...
5456William Wirt to Thomas Jefferson, 23 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
A young gentleman of S t Mary’s county , in the state of Maryland , M r William Edelin , being about to become a student in the college at Charlottesville , I have been requested to give him a letter of introduction which will make his reception in your county respectable and his situation, as a stranger, more comfortable. I have not the pleasure of a personal acquaintance with M r Edelin ;...
5457Thomas Jefferson’s Estimate of Funds and Expenditures for Central College, [by 30 December 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
D C Albemarle Glebe lands. 3,195 .86 Subscriptions 27,610 . Fluvanna . 2,590 Nelson 2,052 Lynchburg 900 Richmond 820 Williamsbg
5458Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 14 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
As I know that you feel considerable interest on every subject relating to the University of Virginia , I take the earliest opportunity of informing you that I have this morning received from the Treasurer of the United States a draft for Thirty thousand Dollars on the Branch of the Bank of the United States in this place;—which has been put to the credit of the President & Directors of the...
5459To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 27 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We are about to commence the brick work of the Stables, the situation for thre eastern range pointed out by you is rather unfavorable in consequence of the ground falling two ways, (to the east & south) about fifty or sixty yards from the place designated by you and on the same side of the eastern st r eet there is a beautiful situation for them, if agreeable to you, I will place them there—If...
5460Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 9 December [1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Dec. 9. answ d that we had no authority to borrow until the annuity payable Jan. 1. is exhausted: but that that may be rec d punctually on that day FC ( CSmH: JF ); abstract in TJ’s hand beneath endorsement of RC of Brockenbrough to TJ, 9 Dec. 1821 ; partially dated. Not recorded in SJL .
5461Thomas Jefferson to Peter Jefferson Archer, 10 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Feb. 8. was long on the road & found me suffering under an attack of Rheumatism, which has but now left me at sufficient ease to attend to letters which have been recieved. these occasional infirmities, with the lethargising advance of years, render me dayly daily less and less qualified to pursue any continued object; and I have no doubt therefore that you have younger friends,...
5462Thomas Jefferson to James E. Heath, 15 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you an order from the President & Directors of the Literary fund for the sum of 29,100 D. for the use of the Rector and visitors of the University of Virginia , for which I have to request you to issue two warrants of the tenor described in the endorsement on the order, and I pray you to accept the assurance of my great esteem & respect. PoC ( ViU: TJP ); on verso of reused address...
5463Thomas Jefferson to Lemuel Shaw, 20 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to mr Shaw for the report of the committee of the legislature of Massachusets which he has been so kind as to send him on the Maryland proposition to appropriate lands for the purposes of education. the Committee has certainly made a very strong argument against a measure which promised at first to be carried by acclamation. he begs leave to assure mr Shaw of...
5464Thomas Jefferson to Christopher Ellery, 3 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Feb. 22. gave me great pleasure as it assured me you were in life and health, but greater still as it told me I could render you a service. I have not hesitated to address a letter to the president bearing witness to your merits in the times of trial as well as to those of all times: altho’ suffering health has obliged me to cease from letter-writing in a great degree, and a...
5465Thomas Jefferson to Hutchins G. Burton, 23 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The repeated trouble you have been so kind as to take in having me furnished with some of the Scupernon wine makes it a duty to inform you that the 2 d cask was rec d which went to sea, came safely and about half full, and but perfectly pure & unadulterated which I considered as a favor redeem g the necessity which had arisen
5466Frederick A. Mayo to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I hereby take the liberty of forwarding my Acount and I should be verry thankfull of receving a answer to the letter of Octover last , of which your honour made mention in your last letter ; RC ( MHi ); on a sheet folded to form four pages, with letter on p. 1, endorsement on p. 2, enclosure on p. 3, and address on p. 4; addressed: “The Hon: Tho: Jefferson Mounticello ”; franked; postmarked...
5467John Hemmings to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
i am veary sorrowey to inform you that the flat roof over the hall Lakes veary bad wensday 22 th we had a raine for 24 ourers Cleard off on thursday at son sun rise and naver stop driping untill 10 oClock in the day the havyis leake is in the senter Center and Coms out right at the face of the trimm ng Sir remember that the bothom of the guttur joists
5468Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 31 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return home last night I recieved your favor of the 29 th In t incloseing the draft of a report intended to be made by the Visitors of the Central college to the Governor —and altho much gratified at an opportunity of seeing the report, yet I regret extreemly that my absence from home, should have occasioned a moments delay, in forwarding the same to the Governor ; I now return you the...
5469Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 4 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Having got my endorsem e nt for mr Nicholas arranged with the bank of the US. all to the recording of the deed , which I have promised them to have done, I inclose it to you for this purpose; and wishing to be punctual with them I will pray you to get it done immediately by the clerk and send me his certificate that I may forward it to them. they have given 2. 3. & 4. years for the payment of...
5470Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 15 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
My visit to Bedford has been delayed by a serious accident to my mill . the workman on whom I relied, went on a journey, then returned and died, so that I have had to attend to it day by day myself. it will be finished and agoing tomorrow, and we shall set out for the Forest the next morning (Friday) the waggon starts this morning with a Harpsichord and some necessaries & baggage and will...
5471Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, [23 February 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
D r Wallis of Fauquier with whom I think you are acquainted seems desirous as his years advan c e to associate with his medical pursuits or perhaps substitute for them some employment which might relieve or lessen their labors. in what character of business his choice or opportunity might lead him to engage I do not know; but his talents & informn admit qualify him for a large range and his...
5472Robert Lovett to Thomas Jefferson, 12 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I was employed by D r Cooper of this City to engrave the enclosed seal, with directions that when finished I should forward to you an impression,—Any improvement or alteration you may suggest I will execute with pleasure D r Cooper also requested me to mention the price , it will be $16, which he will pay if the seal meets you r approbation very respectfully RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as...
5473Enclosure: Call for Meeting of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 13 February 1819, enclosure no. 2 in James P. … (Jefferson Papers)
Pursuant to the act of the General Assembly passed the 25 th day of January 1819 entitled an Act establishing an University , which authorises the Executive to fix on a day for the meeting of the Visitors —It is advised, That the Visitors appointed for the University , shall assemble on the last Monday in March next at the said University
5474Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Thweatt, 16 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
your favor of the 2 d was recieved yesterday. I am much indebted to you for your attention to our turn-pike road, which was an electioneering maneuver of the scoundrel Yancey . the day the bill was postponed in spite of him he had the base hypocrisy to write to me and insinuate he had had it postponed. he attended our last court with a view of feeling the pulse of the people, but so many of...
5475Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you my report of the general state and condition of the University with my estimates of what will be required to complete the buildings and a statement of the am t drafts since 1 st oct: 1820 to the present time—I hope this will meet your views. I have not had time to make out more than one copy of the report if another should be wanting will make it after the meeting of the visitors...
5476Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favor’d yesterday with your esteem d letter by Mail , & this morning with the Box of Wine spoken of for Col o Allston by Mr. Johnson ’s Boat which shall be shipped tomorrow in a Vessel bound to Charleston direct, & he furnished with the bill of Lading by mail immediately. I have procured, & send by Mr. Johnson one hundred & fifty pounds Cotton Yarn N o
5477John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June [1817] (Jefferson Papers)
We are here, at the foot of your Mountain , but for the Want of horses—or Carriage dare not Approach Monticello — the fatigue of the Journey—I wish—to tarry here this Even g — RC ( ViU: TJP-ER ); partially dated; dateline beneath signature; addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; endorsed by TJ as received 5 June 1817 and so recorded in SJL .
5478From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1821 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your favour of the 12 inst. Hope springs eternal. Eight Millions of Jews hope for a Messiah more powerful & glorious than Moses, David, or Solomon who is to make them as powerful as he pleases. Some hundreds of millions of Musslemen expect another Prophet more powerful than Mahomet who is to spread Islamism over the whole earth—Hundreds of millions of Christians expect and hope...
5479Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Wilson, 12 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter of Jan. 1. from mr Joshua Dodge our Consu l at Marseilles he informs me that sometime before that date he had shipped for me some wines and other articles on board the brig Union of Marblehead . he does not say that she was bound to Marblehead or to what port. but as she has been long out and I have heard nothing of her I have hoped you would do me the kindness to inform me whether...
5480Thomas Jefferson to James Eastburn & Company, 25 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved your favor of the 12 th informing me that bills of the Richmond banks will always answer for remittances, which indeed will always be a great facility, it being a rare thing in our inland situation to see a bill of the US. bank . I therefore now inclose you a 5.D. note of the Virg a bank of Richmond to make up the amount of the books forwarded and salute you with respect...
5481Fontaine Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately imported from England a small quantity of Talevera Wheat, which was procured by a particular Friend of my Brothers from the Farm of Sir Watkins Williams Wynne of Wynnstay, Wales , who is estimated to be one of the most celebrated aggriculturists in that Country, and as you, at least , have the reputation of being a zealous promoter of that Science, in this , I have taken the...
5482To Thomas Jefferson from William F. Gray, 24 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq r To W m F Gray Dr 1819. Sept 9. To Balance due by acct. Ren d $36.50 1820 Jany 15. 〃 N o 63 Edinburgh Review 1.25
5483James T. Austin to Thomas Jefferson, 20 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The kindness with which you have noticed some former communications, induces me to submit the enclosed remarks to the disposal of your leisure— I need not say that when a practising Lawyer finds it necessary to offer an opinion at variance with the interests of high officers in his profession he lays himself liable to some recrimination— I trust the opinions here advanced are not such as are...
5484To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 1 February 1825 (Madison Papers)
I concur with you in the favorable opinion of mr. Barber; and altho’ I should prefer Preston, as rather of a more academical cast, yet I could readily give a first vote to Barber. His reputn. in Congress would be of service. In most public seminaries a text-book is prescribed to the several schools as the Norma docendi in them; and this is frequently done by the Trustees. I should not propose...
5485From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1819 (Adams Papers)
I am greatly obliged to you for your Letter of the 9th. It has entirely convinced me that the Mecklengburg Resolutions are a fiction, when I first read them in the Essex Register, I was struct with astonishment— It appeared to me utterly incredible that they should be genuine; but there were so many circumstances calculated to impose on the public; that I thought it my duty to take measures...
5486Edwin Stark to Thomas Jefferson, 17 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I did myself the pleasure to address you a few days since on the subject of your wine from Charleston I was then under the impression they were missing but I have this morning had the satisfaction to learn from our Collector that the two boxes in question was put on board of the sloop Antelope Capt Laurence for Richmond on the 22 d Feb y , to be deliverd to your friends Mess rs
5487Robert Mills to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Rich d Ware who hands you this letter is a respectable Master Carpenter from Philadelphia who is on his way to Charlottsville to offer proposals towards executing or undertaking part of the Carpentry of the University buildings proposed to be built at or near Charlottsville — permit me to recommend him to the attentions of the Proctor, Nelson Barksdale Esq r thro’ you—
5488Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 6 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter from mr Wood recieved a few days ago, I learned with great regret that he was obliged to suspend his school for four months (till the last of September) in order to compleat the public survey he had undertaken. regret being unavailing, the question is how Francis may best employ those 4. months. I observe he has made no progress in Arithmetic, and think therefore he could not do...
5489Gales & Seaton to Thomas Jefferson, 26 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Hereto adjoined is a copy of a Circular we have addressed to each Member of both Houses of Congress . We consider the work therein suggested important to the public; and feel otherwise little anxiety as to the result. We consider it but respectful to advise you of our views, since, if the work is undertaken, we shall resort with conf i dence to your advice and direction, as to the authorities...
5490Thomas Jefferson to James Riley, 31 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The correspondence which mr Simpson mentions having commenced with me in Feb. 1793. while Secretary of state must have closed at the end of the same year, when I retired from that office. of it’s particulars I have no recollection: but they are certainly to be found in the office of state. from 1801 . to Mar. 1809 . the conduct of mr Simpson , as Consul at Marocco , was of course under my...
5491To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Rush, 23 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Blaetterman called upon me a few days ago, to make some inquiries relative to the University. I told him that I believed its operations had been suspended for a while, through some unfortunate causes, but that I was under a like belief that its prospects were again as good or better than ever. He asked me if I thought he might write to you on the subject, and if I would forward his letter,...
5492Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 25 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The sale of my tob o in Richmond has been so miserable (averaging but 5.D) out of which the transportation is yet to be deducted that I do not think what remains on hand (if not already sent) ought to be sent there; and that you had better get what you can for it at Lynchburg where it’s intrinsic character is better known. the proceeds may be paid to mr White in part of his last year’s wages....
5493Thomas Jefferson to John M. Perry, 21 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
When I gave the order for the last of the loan-money I understood it would discharge every thing we owe, & actually demandable, and mr Brockenbrough did not say that what you request was of that character. still I would not have hesitated to authorise an advance if there were any monies left of the former funds. but the annuity of this year is meant by the Visitors for a particular application...
5494Fernagus De Gelone to Thomas Jefferson, [13 July 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
I wish you a good health, and I expect that You have been well Since I had the honour to receive your last letter . Please to excuse me for my bad writing: I cut my right thumb through, in gardening. A Book of which You will find the title inside, arrived lately from England , I mean five or six days ago. I looked at it. There is but one copy in boards, fine paper, Celestial planisphere,...
5495To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Cabell’s last letter to me, of Feb. 11. says that if the Professors do not arrive before the assembly rises, they (the Visitors there) shall disperse and a regular call will be necessary; but if they arrive, he and mr. Loyall will come up, from that place, by way of New Canton, and probably in Friday’s stage. Should the former be the case, I should propose, if you approve of it, that as...
5496To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Walsh, 27 July 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Patterson, President of the A. P. S. communicated to me, a few days ago, a letter from you to him touching the communication of literary & scientific intelligence to M. Julien at Paris. The subject was referred to me as Corres: Sec: of the Society and your recommendation alone would be sufficient to obtain the most regular attention to it on my part. I think it well to mention to you that,...
5497Thomas Jefferson to Quinette de Rochemont, 18 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return to this place after an absence of some weeks I found the letter of Feb. 11. with which you favored me by mr Holly . his visit (about the latter end of April) happened unluckily to be during that absence. I am infinitely indebted to you for the two pamphlets of Constant & Scheffer , which, with those you formerly sent me, have given me a more satisfactory view of the state and...
5498To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 15 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d yours of the 8th:, and agreeable to your request, have remitted Jonathan Thompson, collector of New York, a Bank check for $34.87 Dolls:,—$21.97 Dolls: of which is at your debit, & $12.90 Dollars at that of A S. Brockenbrough, on ℀ the University.—The Wine & Books both reached me yesterday, & were immediately forwarded on, by a careful Waggoner, to Charlottesville, care M r...
5499Bernard Glenn to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to address you, on a subject, Relit i ve to the war, worn, Officers and Soldiers of Virginia of Virginia of the Revolutionary war, on State establishment, and Solicite what information you may think proper to give me, on the leading and preceeding errors, which occasion’d the Officers & Soldiers of Virginia on State establishment from Locateing their military Land warrants, and...
5500To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 27 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith return you M r Coffey’s work on the state Prison of New York, with my best thanks for the use of it. I will take the liberty to retain Roscoe’s work a little longer as I have been so much engaged in my brother’s affairs of late as to have been unable to read it. I am sorry to inform you that I am unable to find the Oxford & Cambridge Guides any where about my House, & that I know...