1“James Otway Crump” to Thomas Jefferson, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with much reluctance that I take the liberty of addressing you, particularly upon such a subject.—To not keep you in suspense, I have, partly by indiscretion, & partly by unavoidable accidents, lost all my estate; & myself and Wife (the daughter of W m Clark , Powhatan ,) are reduced to hard labour to support ourselves and four children. I removed from the state of Alabama last Fall,...
2Samuel Garland to Thomas Jefferson, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg to remind you, of your and M r Yancy s little bond to Hawkin ’s admx in my hands for collection, if I am not mistaken you promised to send me a draft on Richmond , or the money so soon as the state of the river would inable you to ship flour—The person to whom this bond is now due is in want of the money— Bond 12 Oct 1820
3Thomas Jefferson to John T. Kirkland, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved on the 22 d inst. your Circular of the 1 st with a copy annexed of the Memorial of divers Colleges, Academies & Universities to Congress on the duties on imported books. the Visitors of our University had met on the 30 th Ult. and in conformity with what had past between mr Ticknor & myself, we had prepared a
4James H. McCulloch to Thomas Jefferson, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d a letter this morning from M r J Le Souff Vice Consul of the U’ States London , with the bill of lading for a box of books on your account, directed to my care. You will please to give me direction how to forward them. Though as the season is thickening a round us, I am much disposed if an opportunity offers to send them to Richmond , under a persuasion that they are for your own...
5Thomas Jefferson to James Pleasants, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I learn with real regret, from your favor of the 10 th the several circumstances which have deprived me of the pleasure of seeing, either here or at Poplar Forest , a relation whom I have long been taught to esteem, altho I have not the advantage of his personal acquaintance. I must find my consolation in the French adage that ‘ tout ce qui est differé n’est pas perdu ,’ assuring you that no...
6Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 26 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
While I take liberties with letters of a friend without consulting him, and without any other Sanction than the motive which governs me, I fear I force myself in and upon you, with a very offensive kind of intrusion: I hope the same pure motive, will secure to me your generosity and forgivness.— only see what you can do for our country at this Crisis! a favorable word from you would secure the...