1From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 8 June 1821 (Adams Papers)
Though the theory of Government is a nice and dangerous Study as I have found by experience; Yet I am glad to find that the lectures you have attended have drawn your Attention to it—Without Some knowledge it, you will be always in confusion, blown about by every Wind. It is a melancholly pursuit, because it is humiliating to human Nature. Selfishness prevails over benevolence; Knavery over...
2Joseph Marx and Mr. Brown to Thomas Jefferson, [8 June 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Marx unites with Mr Brown in presenting their Respects to Mr Jefferson , their attendance at Court being required this morning, and their anxiety to return so soon as dismissed, will prevent their accepting Mr Jefferson ’s Invitation of which they will be happy to avail themselves at some future Period, RC ( DLC: TJ Papers , 217:38830–1); in Marx ’s hand; partially dated at foot of text;...
3From Bishop Chevereuse to John Quincy Adams, 8 June 1821 (Adams Papers)
Bishop Chevreuse regrets that it will not be in his power to wait upon Mr. and Mrs. Adams, on Monday next, as he will be out of town by previous engagement. MHi : Adams Papers.
4Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 8 June 1821, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
I have two calls in Bedford so pressing that they do not permit my getting more flour down before I make deliver the orders, the one to Jonathan Bishop for 136.48 D the other to Joel Yancey for 135.D. but as they will go circuitously by Bedford , before th ey get to you, you will recieve a boat load which will start the day after tomorrow. another load will go on the return of the boat. that...
5Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 8 June 1821, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
Your two favors of May 22. and 31. came together on the 4 th inst and our first mail for Lynchburg starts on the 10 th . by that therefore you will recieve two orders on Capt Peyton , the one in favor of Bishop for 136.48 D the other of yourself for 135.D. which Jefferson tells me is the sum due for the horses. I had mentioned to