15241Thomas Jefferson’s Calculations of Latitude of Willis’s Mountain, 8-9 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Willis’s mountain . Long. W. from Greenwich . 78°–49′–31″ observations with Borda ’s circle. Dec. 8. 1816 Dec. 9. 1816. ° ′ ″ 1816. Dec. 8. ½ observed alt. ⊙ 29–49–30
15242Fitzwhylsonn & Potter to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of October 11 was received in due course of Post , and that of the 3 d Current , yesterday. We have made repeated applications, at the Stage Office, for the package, mentioned in the former, which we have constantly expected, by the Stage, but it has never arrived, nor is it in our power to gain any information respecting it. As soon as it is received, the bing binding shall be...
15243John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the Analysis of Dupuis with my thanks for the loan of it. It is but a faint Miniature of the original. I have read that original in twelve Volumes, besides a 13 th of plates . I have been a Lover and a Reader of Romances all my Life. From Don Quixotte and Gill Blas to the Scottish Chiefs and an hundred others. For the last year or two I have devoted myself to this kind of Study: and...
15244George Flower’s Account of a Visit to Monticello, 12–16 [December 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
Thursday 12 Dec. 1816 — Morning Showery —Rode to Monticello 14 miles. Met M r Jefferson — Miss Randolphs & M rs Randolph .— Friday 13— Morn’
15245Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 12 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford yesterday, I found here a letter from mr Elisha Ticknor of Boston informing me he had on the 16 th of Nov. shipped a small package of books recieved for me from Europe on board the brig Polly , Cap t Snow , to your address, the cost of which were 45. D 25 C as he has been kind enough to advance this money for me some time ago, I must request the favor of you to remit...
15246Thomas Jefferson to Elisha Ticknor, 12 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned yesterday to this place after an absence of two months, and find here your three favors of Oct. 22. Nov. 1. and 16. this will explain, and apologise, I hope for the delay of the answer. the alternative you are so kind as to offer of paying the amount of the books in Boston , instead of remitting it to Europe , is a great accomodation, as my situation in the interior of the country,...
15247Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Dougherty, 13 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return here two days ago after an absence of two months in Bedford , I found here your letter of Nov. 25. the cyder which I used to procure from Norfolk was obtained thro’ the channel of Col o Newton member of Congress from that district. he always purchased and shipped it for me. the difficulty I experienced was in getting it brought without being watered by the sailors. I have no doubt...
15248Robert Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 13 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
A considerable time ago, you made some enquiries relative to a good clock & watch-maker , who, you suggested, might advantageously settle in your neighbourhood. Neither then, nor since, till the other day, could I hear of one that I could recommend, who was willing to make the trial. From the enclosed letter , you will be able to judge whether the persons therein Recommended by m r Hassler ,...
15249Enclosure: Ferdinand R. Hassler to Robert Patterson, 2 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
M rs Hassler told me You had mentioned her last Summer that it was desired a good Watchmaker would establish himself in the neighbourhood of President Jefferson . She made then the offer to a new arived Swiss who declined. In Elisabethtown is a Swiss gentleman, with whom I got ack acquainted in London on his passage here, where he was made prisoner of war with all his family, being taken on...
15250Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
It was in vain that till now I flattered myself with the illusion of having the honour of Coming in Person to pay you my respects, my circumstances, or my fate, have prevented me from enjoying such an advantage, and what it is worst is that through the same reasons I shall be deprived yet a while. Menwhile permit me Sir to acquaint you that though I have soon after received your order,...
15251Thomas Jefferson to Nicolas G. Dufief, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have occasion for the execution of a little commission which will be somewhat troublesome, but your experienced kindness encourages me to ask it of you. it is to get me an English bible, whose printed page shall be as nearly as you can find one, of the size of the paper inclosed, and whose type shall be of such size as that the number of pages shall correspond with the numbers expressed on...
15252Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Thweatt and Jerman Baker, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a petition before the legislature for establishing a turnpike road from Rockfish gap through Charlottesville to Moore’s ford on the Rivanna , in which I am much interested, and as I have outlived all my Legislative acquaintances, I must request the favor of yourself and mr Baker (to whom this letter is meant to be equally addressed) to pay some attention to it. but I ask you to do in...
15253Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey and Thomas W. Maury, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford after an absence of 7. weeks I find here your favor of Nov. 24. for which I thank you & for the information it contains. during my absence I expect a petition to the assembly from mr Sampson , Col o T. M. Randolph , Jefferson Randolph and my self was sent to yourself and mr Maury (whom I pray to consider this letter as addressed to him as well as to yourself) on the...
15254Abigail Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My good Husband has call’d upon me for Some Letters, written to me by my Son , when he was last in paris , in 1815 in which he gives me a particular account of the Family of Count de Tracy and of the circumstances which introduced him to their acquaintance. Beleiving that it will give you pleasure to become acquainted with this happy Domestic circle , I readily embrace this opportunity of...
15255Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 15 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return here from Bedford after an absence of 7. weeks I find here your favor of the 2 d inst. covering a letter from Buckley & Abbot which I now return. in your P.S. you request 1. the original Certificates of the 12,500.D. 6. p.c. US . stock, 2. two powers for you to recieve the interest of the stock at the Treasury and dividends at the bank of Columbia .
15256Enclosure: Power of Attorney from Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes for United States Stock Interest, 15 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in Albemarle , by virtue of the powers to me given by Thaddeus Kosciuzko , late a General in the armies of the United States , do hereby constitute and appoint John Barnes of George town in the district of Columbia lawful attorney under my self, of the said Thaddeus with full powers to recieve for the sd Thaddeus and in his...
15257Enclosure: Power of Attorney from Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes for Bank of Columbia Dividends, 15 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all men by these presents that I Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in Albemarle county of the state of Virginia , by virtue of the powers to me given by Thaddeus Kosciuzko late a General in the army of the United States , do hereby constitute and appoin t John Barnes of Georgetown in the district of Columbia lawful attorney under my self of the sd Thaddeus
15258Horatio G. Spafford to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The Essay which thou wast kind enough to wish to See in print, is commenced in this No., & I anxiously hope the spirit & plan of it may meet thy approbation; & that I may be favored with the assurance. It is venturing a good deal, but not more, in my opinion, than the circumstances of the times demand. For the good of our Country, it is neccessary that the Men of the South express their...
15259John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 16 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letter dear Sir of Nov. 15 from Poplar Forrest was Sent to me from the Post Office the next day after I had Sent “ The Analysis ” with my Thanks to you. “3. Vol s of Idiology!” Pray explain to me this Neological Title! What does it mean? When Bonaparte used it, I was delig h ted with it, upon the Common Principle of delight in every Thing We cannot understand. Does it mean Idiotism? The...
15260Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 16 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
D’après la lettre que vous me fites l’honneur de m’adresser le 9 Juin dernier , vous donnâtes ordre à Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson de Richmond de me faire passer trente-un dollars, montant de quelques livres que je vous avais envoyés. N’ayant point reçu cette petite somme, j’ai cru de mon devoir de vous en prévenir afin de détruire l’impression où vous êtes qu’elle a été payée. Je profite de...
15261William D. Meriwether to Thomas Jefferson, 16 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Understanding that you have returned from Bedford and being desirous to receive the rents due to M r Hornsby and M r Wood the representatives of the three younger legatees of Bennet Henderson D d I request the favour of you to appoint a time and place wher the business can be done that will be mutually convenient to us baoth and if necesssary to appoint an umpire to deside any matter of...
15262Thomas Jefferson to William D. Meriwether, 16 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford after an absence of 7. weeks I find here a great accumulation of letters and other business. as soon as I can dispatch the most pressing of these, I will take up the transactions with the representatives of mr Henderson and prepare a statement of the account for rents. this done I shall put the matter into the hands of my grandson to settle with you and to arbitrate...
15263Thomas Jefferson to Thomas H. Palmer, 16 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson , with his respectful salutations to mr Palmer , returns him the inclosed letter, which has not been called for as mr Palmer expected. PoC ( MHi ); on verso of reused address cover of Joseph Dougherty to TJ, 25 Nov. 1816 ; dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ. Enclosure: enclosure to Palmer to TJ, 23 Oct. 1816 .
15264Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph (1792–1848), 16 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this, mr George Flower , is an English gentleman farmer, on a tour thro’ the US. to look for a settlement fo r his family and friends. he wishes to see examples of the best farming as adapted to the circumstances of our country. on this ground I take the liberty of asking him to call on you, as he will see those examples in your own, and the neighboring farm of mr Wickham . in...
15265Thomas Jefferson to Richard Rush, 16 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return after an absence of 7. weeks, I find here your favor of Nov. 13. and have examined the file of D r Rushes letters to me, of which I send you the whole except two or three. these were merely medical on the subject of a visceral complaint which attacked me when I first went to live at Washington . the letters of advice which he wrote me as a friend & physician on that subject, I...
15266Thomas T. Barr to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 17 December 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
On the 16 th day of September 1816 — Thomas Jefferson esq. of Monticello , Virginia was elected an Honorary member of the Kentucky Agricultural Society . The Society invites his co-operation and assistance in the advancement of their designs. Tho: T. Barr . sec’y. RC (
15267Thomas Jefferson to Francis W. Gilmer, 17 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford after an absence of seven weeks I find here your favor of Nov. 27. I have perused with care and satisfaction your translation of Quesnay ’s treatise on Natural right, and find not a word to alter. the sense thro the whole seems so consistent, that without having the original to collate with it, I have no doubt it has been truly preserved. the blank in the 5 th page,...
15268Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, 19 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you Cap n Hall a British officer of engaging manners, enlightened understanding & liberality of sentiment—He is travelling for amusement, & duly estimates the growing prosperity of this Country under a good Constitution. That you may long enjoy otium cum dignitate , with the pleasing consciousness of having planned & aided to give success to this experimental...
15269Thomas Jefferson to Horatio G. Spafford, 20 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford , after an absence of 7. weeks, I find here your favor of Nov. 23. with your magazine for Dec. 1815. for which be pleased to accept my thanks. you request permission to publish extracts from my letter of Mar. 17. 1814. on the anticivism of our professional crafts. on this subject I must observe that I have not now the buoyant spirits of youth which enabled me formerly...
15270Elizabeth Trist to Thomas Jefferson, 20 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
My ever esteem’d friend I return you many thanks for your favor from Bedford , be assured it gives me great pleasure that your opinion with coinsides with all I have consulted on the subject s and be assured that it is very interesting to me, as it will give me an opportunity of seeing them every summer, the very Idea has renovated my health and sperits. Francis Gilmer mention’d to his Brother...