1To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr Terrell, 2 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Very soon after the death of my friend, the late M r Gilmer, M r Davis made known to me your wish that I should fill the vacancy thereby occasioned in the law department of the University of Virginia; and four days ago a letter from him informed me of the choice made by the Visitors at their late meeting. I hasten to avail myself of the first interval of ease which an acute, tho’ I hope...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr Terrell, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
After much hesitation it is with extreme reluctance that I at length determine to trouble you with the differences which unfortunately distract this State; nor should I now do so, had not your name been industriously, efficiently, and, as I think, most improperly used to procure the passage of an act in our last legislature, which many of the best and wisest men amongst us, believe subversive...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr Terrell, 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Sonnet to M r Jefferson written in 1822 Immortal man! not only of thine own The best and greatest, but of every age; Thou whose meridian strength was prompt to wage For liberty the war against a throne! When thy gigantic mind had plac’d thee lone And high, thou didst controul the wildest rage Of rival factions—scorning to assuage; To thee all Nature’s mysteries are known: Oh! how shall we of...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr Terrell, 25 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I received but yesterday your letter of the 28 th of Aug. with the inclosed papers, supposing you must feel anxious from the length of time they have been on the road, I hasten to inform you of their safe arrival. I hope Sir, it is needless to say that it affords me the greatest satisfaction to have it in my power to be in anywise useful to you; and I am truly flattered that you confidence of...