1From James Madison to Ethan Allen Brown, 15 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Governour Brown with many thanks for the “Report” accompanying his Note of Jany. 26. It is a very able paper, on a subject well meriting the consideration and discussion, to which the views taken of it by the Committee are calculated to lead. RC ( ViU : Madison Papers, Special Collections); draft ( DLC ). RC docketed by Brown.
2From James Madison to William Harris Crawford, 15 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
Mr Hackley heretofore in the Consular service of the U.S. in Spain, is desirous of an appt. in E. Florida, which it seems to be understood, is soon to come within their jurisdiction. My personal acquaintance with Mr. H. is very limited. I can say with truth & with pleasure, nevertheless, that I have been led by it to a very favorable opinion not only of his agreeable manners but of his general...
3From James Madison to Richard S. Hackley, 15 February 1821 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of your letter just recd. I have dropped a few lines on the subject of it to the Secy. of the Treasy: which are enclosed. With friendly respects Draft ( DLC ). Written below the draft of JM to William Harris Crawford, 15 Feb. 1821 . Hackley to JM, 9 Feb. 1821 .
4Thomas Jefferson to Henry Baldwin, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to mr Baldwin for the able report on the Tariff he has been so kind as to send him. questions on Political economy are certainly among the most complicated of any within the scope of the human mind. that the public should have differed therefore so much on that which is the subject of this report, is not to be wondered at. it will end, it is to be hoped in a...
5Thomas Jefferson to James Breckinridge, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I learn with deep affliction that nothing is likely to be done for our University this year. so near as it is to the shore that one shove more would land it there, I had hoped that would be given; and that we should open with the next year an institution on which the fortunes of our country depend more than may meet the gem general eye. the reflections that the boys of this age are to be the...
6Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I address this day to Gen l Breckenridge a letter as you desired ; to be shewn if it is thought expedient within the circle of discretion. I doubt much myself whether it’s exhibition to members independant in their purposes, & jealous of that independance may not do more harm than good. on this I put myself into the hands of my friends. I am sure you will see the propriety of letting no copy...
7Isaac A. Coles to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you enclosed a specimen of Wild Hemp which I find in great abundance on many parts of my Land—We have collected a sufficient quantity of it for all our purposes, and find that it makes a much stronger rope than the Hemp of Virginia —the stem is generally of the size of ones finger, and from 5 to 10 feet in height—it is a perennial Plant delights in low, moist, rich land, and yields...
8Joseph Dougherty to Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Burwell s case is hopeless—no change Since I wrote you last . RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Feb. 1821 and so recorded in SJL .
9Thomas Jefferson to George Alexander Otis, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just now recieved your favor of Jan. 30. and confirm, by my belief, mr Jay ’s criticism on the passages quoted from Botta . I can answer for it’s truth from this state Southwardly, and Northwardly, I believe, to New York , wh for which state mr Jay is himself a competent witness. what, Eastward of that, might be the dispositions towards England before the commencement of hostilities I...
10Thomas Jefferson to Henry Wheaton, 15 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, Sir, for the very able Discourse you have been so kind as to send me on international law. I concur much in it’s doctrines, and very particularly in it’s estimate of the Lacedaemonian character. how such a tribe of savages ever acquired the admiration of the world has always been beyond my comprehension. I can view them but on a level with our American Indians, and I see in Logan...