531To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 28 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
on my arrival here, I found two letters and a bill of lading from Gowan and Marx, concerning the books you have already received. His letter does not apprise me, whether the two shipments of books he mentions, completes the order. a copy of a letter from Bohn to Marx, mentions also, a small box of books consisting of additions, omissions &c. to that part of the order to be executed in London....
532To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel K. Minor, 27 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
From a letter recently received, from a young gentleman now in Richmond, Mr Holbrook, I learn that I have been greatly mistaken, as to your intentions, relative to my occupying the station of “ Serjent ” at the University; & perhaps, am, thereby, subjected to censure for not having written to you the second time—. You will, probably recollect that I observed, when I first conversed with you...
533To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 26 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 13 th received yesterday, on my return from Lynchburg, imposes on me a very unpleasant duty— I have been acquainted with judge Dade, for ten or fifteen years, and for a part of that time very intimately—We have been actors on the same theatre, and have been together. under circumstances, which have produced a strong, and I hope durable friendship between us—Not to concur,...
534To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this place yesterday, on my return from Lancaster and have to-day had an interview with M r Loyall, in the course of which he shewed me the copy which he had received of your circular of the 13th ins t relative to the nomination of Judge Dade as Professor of law in the University. Considering it unnecessary to defer writing till my return home some two or three weeks hence, and...
535To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have heard with the deepe s t regret of your present, or late indisposition, & agreeable to your request, have this day deposited in the post office ½ lb Gum Arabic, to your address, which I hope will reach you safely—Hoping soon to hear of your entire restoration, remain MHi .
536To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you our young friend M r George B Bibb, of Alabama, the only son of Doctor William B. Bibb deceased late governor of Alabama, M r Bibb is on a visit to our university, and wishes to call & pay his respects both to you & M r Maddison. with high Considerations of respect & regard y r mo obt MHi .
537To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 24 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
When I wrote to you last about the claim of Mr. Bonnycastle, I had not the least conception of the light in which he viewed the case, nor of the necessity of some speedy decision on it. I supposed there could be no occasion for you to act until the forfeiture was claimed, or I should certainly have taken a more immediate interest in his behalf. The letter I wrote contained my recollection of...
538To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Francis W. Gilmer Esq r in acct with the University of V a 1825 Feb 25 To this sum paid you per Alex: Garrett } $10.200.02 per his report as agent for the U. V a C r $ By cash advanced to D r Dunglison—in Eng cury 222.22 〃
539To Thomas Jefferson from John A. G. Davis, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
About the 1 st of March last, in a conversation with you on the subject of the appointment of a Law Professor, you were pleased to speak in a very flattering manner of the qualifications of my friend M r Dabney C. Terrell of Kentucky, for that place. Since that time in the course of a familiar correspondence, I mentioned to him the high compliment thereby bestowed on him. Within a few days I...
540To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Delony, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
For the purpose of information, (concerning the late Indian Treaty and the disturbences which has taken place among them since its ratification) I address these lines—In the first place we find that only a part of the Indians chiefs have signed the treaty say one third, the ballance is now much enraged and says they will not give up their lands, they have murdered Gen l M c Intosh Chief of the...
541To Thomas Jefferson from George Loyall, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret that, in consequence of the serious indisposition of a member of my family, which took me from home for a few days, I did not receive your letter of the 13 Inst: till yesterday. It is unquestionably, in a very high degree, important that our law chair should be filled without delay, and as the two gentlemen to whom the appointment has been tendered have declined, I very cheerfully...
542To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Sigourney, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r C. Sigourney has the honour of enclosing to M r Jefferson a letter of introduction from M r Hillhouse of Connecticut.—It is with extreme regret he heard, a few days since in Washington, the intelligence of the illness of M r J., which he trusts will yield to the cares of his medical attendents, & the anxious wishes of his numerous friends.—M r S. contemplates remaining a few days in this...
543To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 21 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The rapid & prosperous advances made in this Country under a form of Government so different from those of Europe, has of late induced Travellers to visit us with Philosophic Views, to examine effects, ascertain causes & to know those individuals which remain, who were the master workmen in the excetion of the Political Edifice & giving it the solid foundation that it has been shewn to...
544To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Brent, 20 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Book on “Public Education”, enclosed, has just been received here, under a Cover addressed to the Secretary; and I take great Pleasure in forwarding it, agreeably to the presumed wish of the Unknown Author and Donor, to Monticello, for you. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
545From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I did not receive yours of the 12th. in time to be answered by the last mail. My thoughts, as heretofore intimated, had been turned to Judge Dade for the Law Chair; and with the recommendatory opinions which you enumerate, I cannot hesitate to concur in the offer of it as proposed. I concur also in the issuing of a Commission on the written sanction of the Visitors without the formality of a...
546To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bonnycastle, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The only apology which I can plead, for troubling you with private business, at a moment when you appear suffering under indisposition, is the delay that M r Gilmer’s illness has already occasioned, respecting the payment of my Bond. I have had a conference with that gentleman this morning, which, I am sorry to say, has not terminated to my satisfaction: and as M r Gilmer seems little disposed...
547To Thomas Jefferson from James Breckenridge, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just had the pleasure of receiving your circular of the 13 th ins t respecting the appointment of Judge Dade as the Law Professor of the University. I know the Judge very well & think him eminently qualified for the station & really will be rejoiced to hear of his acceptance. I hope that our Colleagues will approve the choice & that you will be enabled to issue his commission furnish on...
548To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Stephen Duponceau, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Count Charles Vidûn, of Turin, who will have the honor of delivering you this Letter is one of the few Noblemen of Europe, who extending their views beyond the Circle in which they live, wish to become experimentally acquainted with human Nature under all its diversified aspects. He has already travelled over the greatest part of Europe & Asia, & has I believe even penetrated into Africa. He...
549To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive yours of the 12 th in time to be answered by the last mail. My thoughts, as heretofore intimated, had been turned to Judge Dade for the Law Chair; and with the recommendatory opinions which you enumerate, I cannot hesitate to concur in the offer of it as proposed. I concur also in the issuing of a Commission on the written sanctions of the Visitors without the formality of a...
550To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 18 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you a newspaper paragraph of mine, which I have published with a view to do good. The proceedings of the State of Georgia strike me with horror. My facts, are from a friend & neighbour (Gen l Wade Hampton) who has just arrived from New Orleans through the Creek nation. I cannot doubt your agreeing with my views of this melancholy subject. I have sent copies to heads of Departments at...
551To Thomas Jefferson from M.M. Maslin, 17 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that you take a deep interest in the affairs of the University of Virginia, I beg leave to offer for sale to that Institution thro’ you of some very valuable mathematical Instruments made by Lenoir at Paris for the French Company Established at Guyandotte in Virginia under Col. C. W. J. Jerome, which Company having failed, these articles have been taken under a deed of Trust—They are...
552To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing how constantly you must be fatigued with unavoidable correspondents, I feel a reluctance at adding to your fatigue—while at Washington the last winter I had the pleasure of hearing from you frequently and was rejoiced at hearing of the good share of health you enjoyed . Mr s Dearborn and myself are highly gratified with the prospect of having your charming Grand Daughter in our...
553To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Duty requiring my absence in attendance upon the Convention of our Church for a few days, my school must necessarily be suspended mean while.—The time lost will be supplied during the usual vacation.— Benj n has just finish’d the cube Root, & I propose confining him during the remainder of the Session to the revision of his whole course & further improvement in French.—During my absence, if he...
554To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 14 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am under a thousand obligations to you, my Dear Sir, for the considerate aid of Wormley—since I got so much hurt by a fall from my gigg two summers ago I am timid with an untried horse—my present one started with considerable restiveness, insomuch that we cou’d not clear the Green mountain untill to day—and I have been compelled reluctantly to detain wormly from his post all night—my horse...
555To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 13 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It is against my inclination that I trouble you & only when the conduct of my charge shall oblige me that I will— In the last arrangement of the library. I gave for reason of the disorder of the books The absence or carelessness of the young men in replacing them on the shelves—you read me the clause, “nor shall (a student) be allowed to take any book from the shelves, nor remain in the room...
556To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 12 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having now entered upon experimental chemistry for the instruction of my class, I feel the strongest conviction that I may with propriety address you upon the necessity of making further provision for me. I do not speak for the present year but for the next; and am even desirous of devoting the best part of my House for class purposes. I speak feelingly when I say that even a small furnace,...
557To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have considered attentively, My Dear Sir, the hystory of your sufferings consequent upon your present indisposition, and deem it most advisable to make you a written memorandum of my views in relation to its nature and treatment—Dysuria, which is the proper denomination of your case, may proceed from various diseased states of any part of the urinary canal or cist—much obscurity hangs over...
558To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
If necessary & not otherwise M r Jefferson will aid the action of his bowels with injections for a few days—and if any thing like congestion is felt in the stomach or bowels—a thorough operation should be produced by rhubarb & prepared chalk or magnesium a tolerable active dose—to be proportioned according to his known habit—It will be best to avoid acids—as they will keep up longer than...
559To Thomas Jefferson from William Cocke, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to you my worthy friend Major Henry S Johnston he is the son in law of Our Old and Mutual freind Governor Leak he can inform you how much I have a right to be thankfull for the Injoyment of all the good health I have had for many years past it is now about fifty years Since we were engaged together in the support and defence of the liberties of Our Country you are...
560To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received from Mr Minor, a note urging me to call on you to day. Had my health permitted, I should have been with you weeks ago, but I can neither bear the fatigue of so long a ride, nor of continued conversation, and should be every way a troublesome & unprofitable guest to you. I hope in a week, to be able to see you. But my present health, & the long continuance of my sickness, render...
561To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Tin ordered in yours of the 6th:, now just to hand, is off to Lynchburg, & the Cask of Wine shall go by the first Waggon, to J & Raphael Charlottesville—The price of Tin has advanced to $ 14 p r Box, the last I bo’t for you was at $ 11, I believe.—I have had it marked for “Francis Eppes”, & consigned it to Mr. Archibald Robertson Lynchburg. MHi .
562To Thomas Jefferson from George Ticknor, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Samuel H. Walley, who signs the instrument of May seventh, as security to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, in conjunction with William Hilliard, Bookseller, is well known to us as a Merchant of this city and we deem his security for fifteen thousand dollars as therein set forth, to be good & sufficient. CSmH .
563To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Abbot Cummings, 9 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have prepared & send by mr. Cooledge, a Bond for the fulfilment of the contract made on the 8 th of April last. M r C. I presume will satisfy you respecting the sufficiency of the security. I would take the liberty of suggesting the expediency of making the deposit of the money, either at the branch bank in Boston, or the parent Bank in Philadelphia, as the U.S. Bills payable in Richmond are...
564To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I greatly regret it was not in my power, to comply with your wishes, that your chimney-mantles might be Sent, by a different vessel, from that which carries the bases & the paving squares; but there was no other vessel in port, at the time.—I have mention’d to M r Thompson, the Collector, those cases which are for your private account, and they are so mark’d, that there can arise no...
565To Thomas Jefferson from William Hilliard, 7 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all Men by these Presents, That I William Hilliard of Cambridge in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bookseller as principal and Samuel H Walley of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esq r Merchant as surety are holden and stand firmly bound and obliged unto Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the County of Albemarle and state of...
566To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 7 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I was lately at New York in New York State. & was then requested to take Some Patent hoes, & present to The farmers, & Planters of V a I Rec d 1 Doz for the Agricultural Society of V a with a request, that You, & Col o T. M. Randolph Should have one each. a letter has been put in the P. O. here for You from The Patenter, (M r Hines) the hoes are of the Trowell kind they are light & usefull—I...
567To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 6 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of April 15th reached me on yesterday at this place. It had gone on to Warminster when I last had the pleasure of seeing you at Monticello, and was forwarded thence by the mail to Norfolk. I cannot perceive any good ground of objection to the purchase of M r Perry’s land, in the manner you propose. On the contrary, I give to the measure my most hearty approbation. I am very...
568To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
my last letter to you, was sent by the Brig Sultana for Boston, and in date of 13 th of april. the present letter, will go by the ship Caroline, Capt n Farmer for new-York: on board of which, I have shipp’d, and to the care of Jon a Thompson, Collector of the port, 37 cases of marble-works. N o 1. to 19 inclusive, mark’d T. J. contain, 1400 squares for paving, agreeably to directions.—12...
569To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson esq, private account with Thomas Appleton.—D r 1825 May To 8 chimney mantles of various colours & qualities of marble cont d in 6 cases from N o 32 @ 37 inclusive Dollars mark’d TJ/M Cost 180. Charges To 6 cases for the above @ £7 each. £42. To custom house duties @ £2 12.
570To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Thomas Jefferson esq. in account current with Thomas Appleton C r 1823. 1825 To am t of the within account of } Dollars. 1233.25 April By bal ce due you as by account render’d at this date Dollar. 189.75
571To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel A. Townes, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I being very desirous of becomeing a member of Central College & not being able to ascertain what is requisite to enter the different classes and also what, board, tuition &c will cost, have taken the liberty to write to you, to request you to inform me, If sir you will be so very condescending as to comply with my request you will confer a peculiar favor, one, which will ever be remembered...
572To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 3 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by the President of the Bank of Virginia to inform you that it affords him much pleasure to have it in his power to furnish you with Bills of Exchange on England &c for the whole amount or any portion of the Fifty Thousand Dollars due from the President & Directors of the Literary Fund to the Rector & Visitors of the University With affectionate esteem MHi .
573To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 3 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 29 ulto: is now before me—when the articles from D r Green how of New York are rec d I will forward them, by a careful Boat, to Milton or shadwell mills, if possible, I will pay his dft: for the same, when presented, as you direct—the remittance from Mr. Brockenbrough, of $100 Dolls:, as mentioned in yours, was not made by last mail, but it no doubt will be, in due time— MHi .
574To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 2 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you about ten Days since that I had receivd the sum of Fifty thousand Dollars from the Treasurer of the United states on account of advances made by this state for the use of the Gen: Government during the late War; and that whenever the Pr: & Dir s of the Literary Fund should direct that Sum to be paid to your draft I would give a check therefor on the Bank of Virginia, (with a claim)...
575To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr, 30 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret extremely, that absence, has prevented my earlier reply to your letters of 3 d & 16 th instant. On the last of March, our Court, adjourned for a month; & determining to take advantage of this vacation, for a short tour of health; I left home on 3 d Apl, for Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, & West Point; from which trip, I have but, this day returned. I cannot express to...
576To Thomas Jefferson from James Hillhouse, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your Acquaintance Charles Sigourney Esq r of Hartford Connecticut, and his Lady, who are among the most respectable of our Citizens; not in the least doubting that the Acquaintance will be highly gratifying to you—They are my particular friends, and you may be assured that any Attention or civility you may shew them, will be esteemed a favor done me— MHi .
577To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It occurs to me that it may be desirable to the directors of the V a University to acquire the germ at least of a mineralogical collection, and I therefore take leave to mention to you that an acquaintance of mine in this city M r Ed— Myer is in possession of many specimens which are said to be rare and valuable. Among them are a number too which display to the least scientific observer, the...
578To Thomas Jefferson from John Neal, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The author of the manuscript, which I sent you sometime ago, appears very anxious to know, the result of my communication. I write you a line, therefore, now, praying you to say whether you have received it; and what prospect there may be, in the university for him, or his colleagues. There is a now a prospect of his return to the continent. If you should not have written, before you recieve...
579To Thomas Jefferson from James Pleasants, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Literary Fund board has this day directed the 2 d Auditors to issue a warrant in favor of the Rector & Visitors of the University for the fifty thousand dollars lately received from the United States, which he will accordingly do wherever their draft for the same appears When the warrant is issued the Treasurer will pay the amount by a check on the Bank of Virginia, upon which you may...
580To Thomas Jefferson from William Arthur, 28 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Deem me not imprudent nor give me the name of a daring intruder when I a Stranger & one too who is by far your inferior am so bold as to address one of your character & importance but that is all that induces me to write you at present & to request one thing of you which is of vast importance to me & your denial or granting of my request is to decide either my advancement in life or my remain...