December 11th. Went into Georgetown to see Mrs Otis, was not admitted Called on Mrs Smith and Mrs Frye both very well returned home to dinner Dr Forsythe from South America called in the evening, He too was soliciting a place to which a deaf ear was turned. 12th—Not well and could not go to church; the day cold and disagreeable Mary much better. Evening alone. 13th—Went out and paid visits and...
2From James Madison to James Monroe, 11 December 1819 (Madison Papers)
I thank you for the copy of your Message. The moderation it breathes towards Spain will be approved generally at present, & universally hereafter. The time is passed when this policy could be ascribed to any other than its true motive. The present standing of the U.S. will secure to it a just interpretation every where. It is very satisfactory to learn that the greatest powers in Europe are...
3Thomas Jefferson to Peter Laporte, 11 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
It was not possible for me to answer your letter of the 9 th till I could see mr Garrett , on whom I have called to-day. of the 500.D. advanced to you in May, a part was by my self, and a part by him on my promise to repay it, and you agreed we should recieve it of the first board paid in. under this agreement 375.D. are placed to your credit, and the remainder of 125.D. I am called on for now...
4Thomas Jefferson to Lyman Spalding, 11 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson is much indebted to D r Spalding for the pamphlet on the use of the Scutellaria lateriflora in cases of Hydrophobia. paying little attention generally to the newspaper nostrums, their notice of this subject had escaped him, and it is now only that it is first made known to him thro the kindness of D r Spalding . the cases stated seem indeed so numerous, particular, and...
5Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 11 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Dec. 11. 19. wrote to Joel Yancy by Henry going with 2. mules to bring John Hemings E t c. & tools. that J.H. must put away all remaining stuff, first making a list of it for me that I may know what will be wanting for next year. send preserved peaches by him request Hepburn to come, see our streams, site & buildings & give a bill of scantling. I will pay the time & expence of the journey.