1To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance D r Gunnell, formerly of Virginia, but now a resident of this place—He is respectable alike, for his moral worth and professional acquirements—He visits the University: and feeling for you the same profound regard which is common to the rest of Mankind he is anxious to have the honor of paying you his respects—Hence I have taken the liberty of...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Norborne Nicholas, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you. by my friend Mr. Robert G. Scott, a member of the Privy council, (and the son in law of the late Bishop Madesin) who will be on his way, to, a return from Staunton, and is desirous to visit the University, and also to pay his respects to you. M r Scott is a gentleman of talents & correct political principles, and I shall consider any civilities extended, to him...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
An abscess, occasioned by the rays of the Sun powerfully heating my Saddle, has prevented me from visiting Monticello for the last few days, and I fear it is not sufficiently firm to admit of my venturing up today. I shall however, recommend you to take at bedtime as you are deprived of your pills and the symptoms are exacerbated, 50 drops of Laudanum in order that I may distinctly notice...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Gurdon S. Mumford, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You will observe that I Date my Letter from Nassau Street, truly Republican ground, where we concerted the leading measures in the memorable years 1799 & 1800 which led after a hard fought battle, and many a mighty contest with our Political opponents to their final prostration; and we gain’d the ascendancy in this State, and thereby produced an influence on the minds of the People in this &...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
( Private ) I fear you will think me your greatest & most constant pest in your old age, It grieves me that it should so happen, as you are certainly the very last person on earth I desire to be troublesome to, & what I mention now, is only by way of suggestion, for you to act upon or not, as you may feel inclined— Finding my excellent old friend Major Gibbon gradually declining daily, tho’...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Greenhow, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to you on a subject which I am sure will give you pleasure—A gentleman has requested me to procure for him an account of the qualifications necessary for a young man about to enter the university as 4 gentlemen are desirous of sending their sons as students—If you will be so kind as to send me this information I will make the best use of it in my power—Perhaps you have already...