401Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been apprehensive that I could not undertake the work you propose. The Curtailments of Bank, and the general severity of the times, almost forbid the idea of vesting money in any fund, the returns from which are not instantaneous. I am disposed, however, to believe that M. Tracy ’s Treatise will sell —and I have very little doubt of it if you will give it the Sanction of your name, and...
402Joseph Fox to Thomas Jefferson, 25 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your kind favour of Feb y 1816. —and thank you for your attention and subscription—since—the subscription goes on extremely well in every direction of the country—But true it is—I find the expence is somewhat above my present means of resource— the work is retarded for the want of nine reams of paper, otherways my arangements are attained to my satisfaction—Having it through, would...
403Thomas Jefferson’s Account with James Leitch, 25 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Charlottesville march 25 1816 Thos. Jefferson Bot of Ja s Leitch 16½ y ds Linnen Shirting d 9/6 } $25–33 8 Skanes thread 3 d –33 E E
404Richard Peters to Thomas Jefferson, 25 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I was gratified by the Receipt of your polite Letter of the 6 th instant which only came to hand a few Days ago. Amidst the Storms which have long agitated our Country, & rendered our Citizens more hostile to each other, when political opinions were adverse, than public Enemies; Recollections of old Attachments are doubly pleasant. I have preserved a Tranquillity on such Subjects which has...
405Francis Adrian Van der Kemp to Thomas Jefferson, 24 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The manÿ condescending proofs, which I received from your politeness, imbue me with the confidence to Sollicit another favour from your kindness. I know too well, I can have no claims, but that, which originates in your indulgence—and in your ardent wish to promote the indagation of truth. About three years past I Spend a few days with my old respected friend at Quincÿ , whom you, perhaps,...
406Emmor Kimber to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
At a very great expense, and by the industry and labour of several years, I have at length produced a large and elegant Map of the United States —The draftsman employed to effect this was Samuel Lewis , and the engravers William and Samuel Harrison —A few copies of the first attempts at finishing them, have been deposited in the publick offices at Washington , and which I hope thou hast seen—...
407Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
With the most anxious desire to serve my country I fear my ability will not be commensurate with my wishes. The last assembly , had as little mercy in the labour they assigned me, as they showed discernment in the selection of an agent. There are some of the duties I have to perform, that, I feel myself entirely incompetent to and shou’d be quite in despair, but for the hope of obtaining your...
408William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 22 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I expected long before now to have returned the fine painting of Stewart & the Drawing of West that you were so obliging as to send to me and for which I am very much obliged, but I have been disappointed in getting the Head modelled, which I wished to have got done by an Italian artist who promised to do it, but has since expressed a wish to do after the original: his name is Valaperta . He...
409John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On receipt of your Esteemed favr 14 th received 19 th Even g I had yesterday the Honor of presenting the inclosed $100 Bank of Richmond to the Amiable Miss Randolph . to whom I beg’d permission to be Considered, as her Banker for the Accomodation of her Supplies while in washington , and having exchanged said note, into small change, I shall dispose of it, a the Curr t ex—from 6 a 7 ⅌Ct...
410Thomas Jefferson’s Account with George Cabell, [ca. 21 March 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
Tho s Jefferson Esqr 1816 To Geo Cabell D r March 4. To Cash ⅌ J Hallcombe for 60 lbs Bacon @ 20 C ts $12 2 Bushels Corn 2. 50 To Carriage 7 Hh
411Christopher Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The arrival of James this moment with the box to sow clover seed affords me much pleasure mingled with a little regret for fear this act of your kind attention may have given you too much trouble It has come in excellent time as we are deeply engaged in the Clover and Plaister System having laid in twenty five bushels of the seed of the former and three Ton of the latter about one half of...
412Gideon Fitz to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to lay before you a copy of my letter lately transmitted to the President of the United States, with a copy of its enclosure, on a subject which has greatly interested my feelings, and which I fear may have injured my reputation. I hope it may not be thought amiss that I should feel desirous of affording you, to whose kindness I am indebted for my present promotion in life, a brief...
413Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of Confirming you my last Respects of the 15 th Ult o by the Brig Pilot of Philad a Alex er Dixon Master, beared of one Case Cont ing 50 Bottles White hermitage wine & one Box Maccaroni to be Consigned to the Collector of the District of that City,
414Ellen W. Randolph (Coolidge) to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 14 th reached me yesterday and I hasten to return you thanks for this new proof of your affection. the remittance made to M r Barnes will indeed add considerably to my moyens de jouissance , & I need not tell you how gratefull I am for your kindness. I have no idea that my wants will exceed the 100.D. but if they should I will apply as you have directed. If I have not...
415LeRoy, Bayard & McEvers to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Our friends Mess. N. & J. & R Van Staphorst of Amsterdam have requested us to wait upon you with the enclosed account and to receive from you the amount thereof $6249:60 together with interest from the first day of the present year untill discharge. May we therefore make free to ask in what manner it will be agreeable to you to Settle this matter So that we may meet your wishes as far as lays...
416Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with N. & J. & R. van Staphorst, 31 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
The Hon ble Tho s Jefferson Esq e Debet. to N & J. & R. van Staphorst 1797 March 26 To your Bond in our favour $ 1000.— 〃 Ditto 〃1000.— November 25
417Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th: Inst. came safe to hand and its contents noted—I lost no time after its rec t in waiting on M r Mordecai of whom you speak and found he had no Plaister of Parris on hand, those gentleman who have it aprehend a rise in the Article and hold theirs now at a much higher price than you seem to expect—it was not offer d to me either at Rockets or in Town at less than 12 and...
418Frank Carr to Thomas Jefferson, [received 18 March 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
I was called on this Evening to set a broken leg of your man Moses . He is at Farley’s. It would be painful, & would derange what has been done, to move him. He will be taken care of & attended to where he is— The accident happened in a trial of strength in a wrestle with one of his fellows: RC ( ViU: TJP-CC ); undated; addressed (ink stained): “Thomas Jefferson Esq e Monticello By ”; endorsed...
419Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 18 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I received this morning your favor inclosing a note for $2000 . I have had your seven hhd s Tobacco inspected, and am sorry to inform you, they turn out wretchedly three were refused and four passed, but not without hesitation—I set them up to the highest bidder—the refused brought $15. 1 passed $16 and 3—$16 55 /. as p r Statement at foot—This article is on the decline— As to flour I know not...
420James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that you take no slight interest in the ensuing Presidential election, and that it would be agreeable to you to learn, on whom that distinguished appointment is likely to devolve, I have seized the earliest moment to communicate to you the result of a meeting of the Republicans, this moment adjourned—The ballot was as follows Monroe —65. Crawford —54— For V. P— Tompkins 85— Snyder...
421Benjamin J. Campbell to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have understood that you were in want of a number of looms of the most approved construction; Wherefore I take the liberty to inform you that I am now about obtain in g a paten t for one, not before in use; the outlines of which you will permit me to describe 1 st It Superceeds the necessity of warping in the web, for it takes the warp from spools, or bobbins, deposited in the rear of the...
422Thomas Jefferson’s Account with James Leitch, 16 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Bot of James Leitch 2 y d Mixed Cloth $8 } 16– ¼ 〃 Drab Cloth 〃1–25 – 31 9 Skanes Silk 9 d 1–
423John Wood to Thomas Jefferson, 16 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of soliciting your interest with the Executive in my favour, for the purpose of being appointed to survey the exterior boundaries of the Commonwealth according to the 7 th section of the act passed by the last Legislature , which orders the Executive to employ a Surveyor or Surveyors upon this business to ensure greater accuracy in the contemplated Map of Virginia . The many...
424William Annesley to Thomas Jefferson, [received 15 March 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
At the suggestion of M r H. G. Spafford I enclose the drawings of a new System in boat and Ship building . It is 6 years since I conceiv’d the plan. I have built 2 Vessels on it, one has been running this 3 years from whi c h these few facts are stated. I purpose going to Washington to lay it before the commissioners of the Navy. On the Arguments reasoning & Facts which Sir I take the Liberty...
425George Ticknor to Thomas Jefferson, 15 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already in my letters from London , and in the letters I have written you from here Oct. 14. Oct. 30. and Novem. 25. told you of so many changes in my plans, that, if I were not sure that you will appreciate my reasons, I should be almost ashamed to write you now to tell you of another. The truth, however is, that I find Göttingen so entirely suited to my purposes—the opportunities and...
426William F. Gray to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I this day forward to you, by the Mail Cart, a small bundle of Books , sent to my care by M r Milligan of George Town . Wishing them safe to hand RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Tho s Jefferson Esq. Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 15 Mar. 1816 and so recorded in SJL . For the small bundle of books
427Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 8 th Ins t in which you make no mention of the receipt of my letter of the 14 th Ult o . I presume however that it reached you, and that you are aware of the dull and depressed state of our flour market, it is now if possible worse and altho the millers still ask 8½$, I have offer’d 100 bls: ground at your mill at 7½$ without meeting with a purchaser, in...
428John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have parted with T y Notes proceeds 73.63 rem d to N York — 54.24 recd from M Short 34.34 Balle in your fav 53.73 $ 107.97 $ 107.97
429Thomas M. Randolph & Company to Thomas Jefferson, 12 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed you will receive a statement of all the Flour deliver’d to you, by comparing it with the accounts furnish’d you, we believe you will find it correct— The mistake made with respect to 67 barrels sent down in May last, and which are still in Mess rs Warwicks Lumber house, shall be arranged to your satisfaction so soon as either of us go to Richmond which will be in few days—We are with...
430Enclosure: Account of Flour Shipped by Thomas M. Randolph & Company, [ca. 12 March 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
flour sent by Col o T. M. Randolph & T. E. Randolph to mr Gibson on account of Th:J. Barrels 1814. Oct. 30. 24. by T. E. Randolph ’s boat. 1815. Jan.
431John Tayloe Lomax to Thomas Jefferson, 11 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been induced to believe that my father s family have an interest in some lots in Richmond & Manchester well worth investigation—In the progress of my enquiry I ascertain that from an a/c. which I presume is in M r Wayles ’s hand writing—that in the year 1768—he sold my grandfather— Lunsford Lomax —6 Tickets in Bird s’ lottery for £30— In the record of a suit in the Chancery Court of...
432Isaac A. Coles to Thomas Jefferson, 9 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to return you my best thanks for the Paper Mulberry; which you were kind enough to send me. They have proven more acceptable to my friends than to my self, M rs Randolph having been good enough to let me have a dozen or fifteen, which my servant brought me during your last visit to Bedford — My Brother M r Walter Coles sends eight Lemon Peaches, which will prove a great treasure if...
433Christopher Hudson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the mulberry lims by your Boy & in turn send the Peach lims & kernals promised you. I also send a few lims of a very valuable Plumb which is well worth cultivating. may you long live & enjoy every comfort of this life is the RC ( MHi ); addressed: “Tho s Jefferson Esq re Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 8 Mar. 1816 and so recorded in SJL .
434Receipt from John F. Watson to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Received March 8. 1816 from Thomas Jefferson Esq re ⅌ mail Thirteen dollars being full pay fr the 4 th to 8 vol s inclusive of the Edin g Reviews forwarded to him, and exceeding my debt 50 cts —which I am to have allowed to him out of any subsequent Vol s which he may receive from me or from E Earle MS (
435George Watterston to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
So far from considering your requests troublesome, I feel no little gratification in having it in my power to comply with them. I wish you to beleive that I esteem & respect you too much to regard any little service I can render the man, who has been so instrumental in ameleorating the condition of mankind & contributing to the happiness of his country, as troublesome or unpleasant— P.S. I...
436Mary B. Briggs to Thomas Jefferson, 7 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Although personally unacquainted,—I have, from my infancy, been taught to love and revere Thomas Jefferson !—those sentiments were early implanted in my mind by, my father , who ever felt for him the most high respect and affectionate esteem—and now—when I hear, from that beloved & excellent father , of the renewed instances of the generous goodness, we have admired—and when every grateful...
437Anonymous to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 6 March 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
The hope of giving you some information that my experience and pursuits in life enable me to furnish; and that in your posession may be usefull to the nation, has prompted me to an act of indecorum, in addressing you, without either acquaintance, or business to authorise it. I have read your letter of the 9 th January last to Benjamin Austin Esquire ; and am much pleased with your explanation...
438Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I received the balance $136 75 from M r Gibson and on due examination find it all correct— on my return from Monticello I wrote to Gen l Duane requesting him to send the translation and original of Tracy ,s manuscript to M r R C Weightman of Washington and I would pay
439James Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Being anxious to add, to my new establishment , whatever, is rare or desirable of the fruit, shrub, or tree kind; and knowing with a like inclination, you have had an ample opportunity to gratify it, I have taken the liberty to request of you, any little thing you can spare, without inconvenience, adapted to the garden, or pleasure grounds— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Mar. 1816...
440From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1816 (Adams Papers)
I cannot be Serious.! I am about to write you, the most frivolous letter you ever read. Would you go back to your Cradle and live over again your 70 years? I believe you would return me a New England Answer, by asking me another question “Would you live your 80 years over again”? If I am prepared to give you an explicit answer, the question involves So many considerations of Metaphysicks and...
441John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot be Serious! I am about to write You, the most frivolous letter, you ever read. Would you go back to your Cradle and live over again your 70 years? I believe you would return me a New England Answer, by asking me another question “Would you live your 80 Years over again”? If I am prepared to give you an explicit Answer, the question involves So many considerations of Metaphysicks and...
442Josiah Meigs to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend, Doctor Daniel Drake of Cincinnati, Ohio , has requested me to transmit to you a Copy of his work, entitled “ Picture of Cincinnati ”—I presume it will gratify you, as an elegant and valuable work— The Author is a native of New Jersey , from which state his Father, after having served in the Revolutionary War, emigrated to Kentucky —he has acquired a valuable fund of Literature &...
443Joseph Miller to Thomas Jefferson, 29 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
yours of the 17 I Rec d yesterday I Rec d with Pleasure— M r Murry has Sent me a Copey of the Law M r Hayes has Taken me in but Not So Much as I thought of it will be from 1600 1700 Doll rs the Deeds of Every thing I have Got Safe but he had the Goodness to offer the houses for Saile Privitely for Cash the Week before he Left he Baught a very fine Sch r
444John Adlum to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive your favour of the 16 th U lt untill yesterday. I now reside in the neighbourhood of this Town, and have lived here near two years, I heard by accident of your letter being in the Post office of Havre degrace , and wrote to the Post master for it, it was very neglectful of him not to forward it to me, as he knew I resided in this vicinity, As I suppose the person to whom I...
445James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I was much gratified to find that you approved the ground taken with the Spanish minister , respecting the sp h colonies & in our affairs with Spain generally. the minister left this shortly after the correspondence for Phil a , on account of the ill health of his family, not in disgust as has been represented. He has since arrival there written me another letter, adhering to his former...
446Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have at length procured from the Editor of the Enquirer & now return your original Letter to M r Carr . Its publication, in my opinion, was well timed, and has had produced a happy effect on the measures of the assembly . We have appropriated all our U. States’ debt, except $600,000, to the purposes of education , and have required the President & Directors of the Literary Fund , to report...
447John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter for Aspinwall was forwarded from New York via Gibraltar —I could get no Bill here— My friend Robert Dickey procured a Bill of 50$ which has gone by two opp s —It might be well to forward Duplicates of your letter to Aspinwall —Cost of remitting to New York to pay the 50$ & postages 54 24 100 — I rec
448Joel Yancey to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favour of the 20 h by Billy I reeceivd early in the day on thursday last and immediately I rode to Lynchburg to engage a Boat to carry down your To bo . I could get none, they were mostly down, and what few was empty were engaged, however I made an engagement with Doct r Cabell to take it in his Boats so soon as they return, which they ought to do by the last of next week, I think you may...
449John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed fav r 7 h recd 21 st Relieved me from the Vague Rumour, which indeed, I paid little regard to— the Stock—intended for these treasury notes, are the funded 7 ⅌Cents. which I shall attend to—with reference to a Bill on London the Most extravagant exchanges in paper, both to the Northw d and S o w d has so deranged, the exchanges on Europe , that the Shipping Mercht s
450Robert Ould to Thomas Jefferson, 23 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to offer you for perusal an Epitome of Lancasters system of Education Symptoms of a desire to promote general instruction seem to pervade a considerable number of individuals in the United States , but they are at a loss for a plan to direct their energies Nothing more than a Teacher of the above establishment I have ventured to address hop you hoping that you will examine the...