1To James Madison from Albert Picket and Others, 10 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
We address you on a subject of vital importance; we mean the subject of Female education, which has been, hitherto, much neglected, & yet, seems not to have received that attention which it deserves. It has not been conducted on a scale, in our opinion, commensurate to its importance. If it be worthy of national concern, to educate young men well, in all that pertains to their morals &...
2Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 10 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
On my late return from Bedford I found here your favor of Aug. 23. in my lre to you of June 12. 19. I inclosed one to mr Politika which I requested you to read before delivery for your informn. it was too long for me to copy. the fact it explained was that the trust committed to me by Gen l Kosciuzko’s will would take a much longer time to execute than I had to live: that moreover the claim...
3Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 10 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return after an absence of some weeks from home, I find here your favor of Aug. 27. and learn from it, with great regret, the difficulties of your present situation. I can say with truth, and justice therefore requires me to say, that I considered your administration of our affairs, while Consul on the Barbary coast , as one of the most rigorous integrity; and that too in a situation...
4Frederick W. Hatch to Thomas Jefferson, [received 10 September 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Dr Horwitz & myself will do ourselves the pleasure to wait on you tomorrow.— I send you by Lewis another Vol. of the 70—in which you will find more of the Art. wh you want, & to which you are very welcome.— The boys are good boys, & I feel attach’d to them, but the arrangement you propose, will conduce not only to their satisfaction but to their greater improvement—especially as I am situated...
5Craven Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
On the othar Side is a statement of Our Accompts leaveing a ballancee ballance of Six hundred & Seven Dollars 86 Cts exclusive of the Corn Accompt which I hope You will find Correct. shou d there be Any mistake pliase make the Correction. Your Draft On Thomas E. Randolph at sight will answar as I presume he will Draft On B. Peyton for the Amt who I no will, with pleasure pay eathar Yours or...
6Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Craven Peyton, [ca. 10 September 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson esq. To C. Peyton 1817. Feby. 7. To loan $1500 To 4044 l b Foddar at 6/– 40 – 50 Cts. 1540 . 50 Cts Interest to Octr 26. 1820—
7Thomas Jefferson to Craven Peyton, 10 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not seen mr T. E. Randolph but the moment I can see him, I will endeavor to get him to furnish me at least what will pay your balance. within a few days therefore I shall be able to write more definitely. I shall be glad to send for my sister Marks as soon as I know her readiness to return. affectionately yours RC ( Don Wartella, Woodstock, N.Y., 2018 ); addressed: “ Craven Peyton esq....
8A. & J. W. Picket to Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
We address you on a Subject of vital importance; we mean the Subject of Female Education , which in our opinion has not received that attention which its intrinsic value merits.—To benefit, & place it on a more permanent basis, as far as our capabilities will allow, we intend to apply to the Legislature of mary land , at its next session, for means to erect a Female College . The importance of...