1To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 13 August 1821 (Adams Papers)
It is a gratification, that I have it in my power, to cause you Some pleasurable emotions—by the commu ni cations, that an increase of enjoyment has fallen to our Share—although Some what moderated by our Daughter’s indisposition, which however—we have much reason to hope, that is only a passing cloud which Soon Shall pass by. Mr and mrs Busti—in returning from Batavia renewed their visit to...
2John Griffiths to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 16 th of last April I took the liberty to write to you respecting the remains of a Welch colony in America . I am aware that it was presumption in me to trouble one of your rank in Society, but I hope and trust I have not given offence. As I have not had the good fortune to hear any news of my Letter, I must conclude either that it has not reached you, or that you have not deemed it...
3Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 13 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
You have seen announced in several of our papers an intention of the Polonese nation to erect a monument near Cracow to the memory of Gen l Koscuzko , and their wish that England and the US. by joining in contributions, might give a proof of the interest they take in his character; that for this purpose, they had addressed a letter to L d Holland in Engl d
4Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand under cover a paper from the collector of the customs , which it is necessary you shall be qualified too to before a magistrate & return— I have paid the Collector his charges on the Books, amounting to $24.42, which is at your debit. I hope to see you at your own House in a few days, & in the mean time remain, in haste, RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ M r Thomas...