1To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 26 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your circular, on the subject of the law professor has been received, and we have had a meeting to consider what ought to be done. The continued ill health of M r Gilmer is very much to be lamented, and we deeply deplore the prospect of his loss, in the University and his country— We are very sensible of the importance of filling the vacant chair, as soon as possible, but think that a meeting...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Chapman Johnson, 22 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the day before yesterday I committed a quid pro quo which just now occurs to me and must be corrected. I had before me the Riot act 1786. c. 142. and the Gaming act c. 147. §. 28 in the 1 st Rev. Code 536 and 590. in the designation I named the former instead of the latter. of the Riot act we already have the use. but it is the 28 th § of the Gaming act of which no use can be...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 10 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my duty to apologise to you and the visitors who will be with you on monday next, for n o attending their meeting—It is a subject of great regret and s ome mortification to me. Though my duties here, are pressing and important, I would have dispensed with them, if by attending your meeting, I could have hoped to fulfil the objects for which it was appointed —But under existing...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 10 August 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 4 th was received yesterday, and I hasten to answer it— I am glad, that we have it in our power to return to our first choice of a law professor—and very chearfully give my consent to the reappointment of M r Gilmer. You will probably find, that it will be agreeable to him, not to commence the duties of his office, for some months—His ill health since his return from Europe,...
5To 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,...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you, for your letter of the 15 th inclosing a copy of the rules for the government of the University—I am glad to hear that they are approved, and I hope they will be found useful—My leisure has not been sufficient to examine them with attention—but most of them, at first view, appear to me judicious— The proposition to purchase Perrys land, I would advocate with much interest,...
7To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 12 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your letter of the 9 th in which you propose to make absolute, the provisional instruction to our agent, for employment of the anatomical professor—I am very sensible of the advantages which the present occasion offers, for the engagement of this professor, and I am very desirous to have him in place, without unnecessary delay—But I fear it is not safe to venture in the expense...
8Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 29 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very sorry that it is not in my power to be with you, at the meeting of the visitors , on monday next; I am unexpectedly spancelled , in a criminal prosecution here, from which I cannot be released— M r Cabell , however, who does me the favor to carry you this letter, will be able to give you more information than I should, as to the proceedings of the legislature and the temper of the...
9Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed was omitted in my letter of yesterday . frdly salutns. perhaps some other paper was inadvertly put in it’s place. if so be so good as to return it by mail. RC ( ViU: TJP ); dateline above postscript, which was added separately; addressed: “ Joseph C. Cabell esquire or in his absence Chapman Johnson esquire both of the Senate of Virginia now in Richmond ”; franked; postmarked
10Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 29–30 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia by special call on Thursday the 29 th of November 1821. at the University , two members only attending, towit Thomas Jefferson and Chapman Johnson , they adjourned to the next day. November 30. present Thomas Jefferson ,
11University of Virginia Board of Visitors Report to Literary Fund President and Directors, 30 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
To the President & Directors of the Literary fund . In obedience to the act of the General assembly of Virginia , requiring that the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia should make report annually to the President and Directors of the Literary fund (to be laid before the legislature at their next succeeding session) embracing a full account of the disbursements, the funds on...
12Petition of University of Virginia Board of Visitors to United States Congress, 30 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled. The Petition of the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia on behalf of those for whom they are in the office of preparing the means of instruction, as well as of others seeking it elsewhere, Respectfully representeth That the Commonwealth of Virginia has thought proper lately to...
13Thomas Jefferson to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 30 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Brockenbrough has been closely engaged, since our last meeting in settling the cost of the buildings finished at the University , that we might obtain a more correct view of the state of our funds, and see whether a competency will remain for the Library. he has settled for 6. Pavilions, 1. Hotel, and 35. Dormitories, and will proceed with the rest; so that I hope, by our next meeting, the...
14Thomas Jefferson’s View of the Expenses and Funds of the University of Virginia, [ca. 28 September 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
A view of the whole expences & of the Funds of the University Actual cost estimated d o Averages D D D Pavilions. N o 3. & 7. undertaken in 1817.18. 19,149. 81 9,574. 90 N
15Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your circular of the 15 th inst: approved by Gen l Cocke , and enclosing a summon s for an extra meeting of the visitors — I entirely approve the reasons assigned for deferring the regular meeting of the board , and holding the extra session, shortly before the commencement of the next General assembly ;—and have therefore signed the summons, which I now return enclosed—
16Thomas Jefferson and John H. Cocke to James Breckinridge, Joseph C. Cabell, Chapman Johnson, James Madison, and Robert … (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the resolution of the visitors of the university at their last session, the Proctor has been constantly employed in ‘ascertaining the state of accounts under contracts already made, and the expence of compleating the buildings begun and contemplated’: and we have consequently suspended, according to instructions, ‘the entering into any contracts for the Library until we see...
17Call for Meeting of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 15 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
We the subscribers visitors of the University of Virginia being of opinion that it will be to the interest of that institution to have an occasional meeting of the visitors by special call on the thursday preceding the next meeting of the General assembly do therefore appoint that day for such meeting, and request the attendance of the sd visitors accordingly. Witness our hands on the several...
18Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 2 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of Visitors of the University of Virginia at the sa said University on Monday the 2 d of April 1821. present Th: Jefferson Rector, James Breckenridge , Chapman Johnson & James Madison . A
19Call for Meeting of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 30 January–13 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
We the subscribers, visitors of the University of Virginia being of opinion that it will be to the interest of that institution to have an occasional meeting of the visitors , by special call, on the 1 st day of April next , do therefore appoint that day for such meeting, and request the attendance of the sd Visitors accordingly; personal notice being to be given to them respectively one week...
20Thomas Jefferson to Robert Taylor and Chapman Johnson, 16 May 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
We regretted much your absence at the late meeting of the board of Visitors , but did not doubt it was occasioned by uncontroulable circumstances. as the matters which came before us were of great importance to the institution , I think it a duty to inform you of them. You know the sanction of the legislature to our borrowing 60,000 D on the pledge of our annuity of 15,000.D. the Literary...
21Virginia Council of State’s Appointment of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 29 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The Governor called the attention of the board to the subject of appointing Visitors for the University of Virginia in Conformity with the provisions of an act of assembly passed the 25 January 1819 —Whereupon, the following persons were duly appointed Visitor—to wit: Thomas Jefferson — James Madison — Chapman Johnson — Jos. C. Cabell
22Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
You have seen by the new’s papers, and I suppose have been informed , by M r Cabell , that all we could do for the University , at the late session of the legislature , was to procure a law authorising the visitors to borrow any sum not exceeding sixty thousand dollars, at interest not exceeding 6 per cent, for the purpose of finishing the buildings— To effect this, the visitors are at liberty...
23Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 4 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia at the sd University on Monday the 4 th of September October 1819. present Thomas Jefferson , Robert Taylor , James Madison , Chapman Johnson
24University of Virginia Board of Visitors Report to Literary Fund President and Directors, 4 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
To the President & Directors of the Literary fund . In obedience to the act of the legislature of Virginia , intituled ‘an act establishing an University ’ & enjoining on the Rector & Visitors thereof ‘to make report annually to the President & Directors of the Literary fund (to be laid before the legislature at their next succeeding session) embracing a full account of the disbursements, the...
25Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 25 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In my last letter to you, I told you, that after our term of the chancery court was over, I would write to you in Bedford , and inform you what had been done, in your suit with the Rivanna company —On reflection afterwards, I thought it probable, that you were not desirous of receiving letters whilst at the Forest , and I concluded that I would return defer writing until your return to...
26Thomas Jefferson to James Breckinridge, Chapman Johnson, and Robert Taylor, 8 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Proposing within a few days to set out for Bedford , I think it a duty previously to state to you the progress and prospect of things at the University . you may perhaps remember that almost in the moment of our separation at the last meeting one of our colleagues proposed a change of a part of the plan of the grounds, so as to place the gardens of the Professors adjacent to the rear of their...
27Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry that I shall not be able to communicate the result of your trial with the Rivanna company , before you leave home for Bedford — The court has taken a recess for this week, and will not proceed with the docket till monday next—That will necessarily postpone the argument of your cause, till the middle, perhaps till the latter end, of the week— This delay, however, has the advantage of...
28Thomas Jefferson to Chapman Johnson, 4 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 1 st is recieved. the ruinous and compleatly rotten state of the locks at my mill is such that any thing of an extraordinary fresh will infallibly blow them up and sweep away the bank of the canal so as to unite it to the river to an extent which no one can previously determine. an immediate decision therefore is of the first importance and takes place of all other...
29Chapman Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 1 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favors of the 26. and 28 h instant, the former apprising me of the taking of m r Garrett s and the intention to take m r Coles ’s deposition—The latter enclosing m r Coles ’s deposition taken—
30Thomas Jefferson to Chapman Johnson and John H. Peyton, 28 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you mr Cole ’s deposition taken this morning at Milton , and closing, as I suppose, all further examination on either side. you will find that it solidly supports the statement in the bill as to the interpolated clause in the inquest of 1805. his answer to the question whether he did not think the dam an obstruction to the navigation? is perplexed, but meant to convey this idea,...