71John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 7 August 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
On 24 July , I procured from M r Girard his Dfts on Lafitte & C o on your acco t to my order viz 2353. 20/ f s endorsed by me to Thomas Appleton a 5
72John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
My young friend M Lardner Vanuxem accompanis accompanies M Cooper , & will also be mentioned to you by M Correa —It would seem a work of supererrogation to add my recommendati o n to theirs— But having for a Series of years been
73John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your favor of 6 Jany & have recievd Otis ’ translation of Botta Vol. 1. 2—The 3 d has been published this day & I Shall no doubt soon recieve it from you—I shall Seize the first opportunity of Send ing it to Botta —I informed M r Otis who is much pleased with the Circumstance & has adressed a letter to the author which will accompany the Books I shall also write at same time—
74John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By the French Consul I sent down to Washington the 3. Vol— Botta ’s Translation—he assures me that the conveyance will be a good one & that as he knows M r Botta intimately he will do it with pleasure RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “ Th s Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received 6 Mar. 1821 and so recorded in SJL
75John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 14 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have learnt with pleasure that the Establishment of West Point is to possess a full length portrait of yourself executed by M Sully I have always esteemed this Institution as a most important one to the permanent Strength of this Country— The objection to & the expence of, a large Army will always reduce the regular armed force of this Country, So as to make it a
76John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Great pains has been taken in our City of late Years, to induce some of our Young men of good Education & promising Talents, to go to Europe after havg finished their Studies here; to qualify themselves in the higher Branches, to bring home an accession of knowledge, & to impart it to their Country in the Station of Professors—Situation too often filled, from the Interest of personal friends,...
77John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Two days since I rec d a letter from Joshua Dodge under date 17 Nov. 1820 advising that he had received the 1060 F. & passed same to your credit & given you advice thereof . I am in hopes that his letter will come safe to hand, & give you all the information you want— I regret that your Legislature does not seize on the opportunity afforded them of having the advantage of your advice &...
78John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 19 April only reached me this day at, same time with a remittance of 300$ from M r Bernard Peyton — I have Sent to M r Girard to request the Dfts & when procured & forwarded—you shall be advised thereof I remain sincerly Yours RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “ Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received 7 June 1821 and so recorded in
79John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 11 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I begin to send by Mail Warden s Etats Unis—to my surprise I found this day that they had not been Sent—which I had directed to be done on their arrival Vol. 1. 2 go this Day. RC ( MHi ); written on a half sheet; at head of text: “ Thomas Jefferson Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received 19 Aug. 1821 and so recorded in SJL .
80John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor was rec d & I have procured from M r Girard 960 Franks on Paris which I have remittd to M Dodge — But during some serious indisposition of one of our family— your letter for M Dodge is mislaid — I regret the circumstance & request that you will immediately Send me another