61Thomas M. Hall to Thomas Jefferson, 1 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I understand that the appointment of Professors in the Central University of Virginia is about to take place, and I take the liberty of offering myself as a candidate for the chair of Chemistry in that institution. Aware of the importance of this station, I have not neglected to collect such testimonials in relation to my qualifications as I hope will be satisfactory. I have to request that...
62To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Law, 4 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce two friends of M r Owen who are on their way to Harmony, Laudably zealous to make an experiment, which they sincerely believe will be beneficial as an example to mankind— Captain M c Donald & M r Whitehill presented yesterday a large model of the intended Square of buildings to M r Adams—the particulars of which they will explain—by them I send a pamphlet explaining the...
63Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 17 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
my letter to you respecting Williamsburgh was put in the post before I rec d yours . The Professorship which you do me the honour to propose is yet in the distance. I long to be settled somewhere, almost any where, provided I move to pecuniary advantage; for having the common motive of a family to provide for, I must act on that motive. I have written to Varro at Frankfort . When I am prepared...
64Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 18 September 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very sorry to hear of your weak state of health, but I hope to find you better by the comforts of home and rest. M. Correa ’s carriage has undergone repairs, and will not be fit for use till Sunday morning when we propose to set out. I suppose it will require seven days to bring us to Montecello . M rs Cooper declines being of the Party. I defer all further communication, till I have the...
65To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Shore, 22 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
My heart is delighted at the result of your application to the Legislature—Perpetual disgrace belongs to that portion of the Legislature, which voted in the opposition—Permit me respectfully to say that M r Jefferson could not ask any thing of the State, which would be refused; first, because he would not a sk that , which ought not to be granted—second, ture he might ask, he has a right to...
66To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 9 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
When I first was enabled to distinguish for myself between the views of federalism and Republicanism, since the year 99 I have been undeviatingly attached to the latter cause, and have on all occasions afforded its interests what aid I cou’d—In this whole time for myself I have never asked a favour of the people for the Government—After the commencement of the late war—many respectable...
67To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson of Monticello, to Th: Appleton of Leghorn—D r 1825 Dollars June To 10 corinthian capitels of 324/10 inches diminished diameter @ Doll rs 550 each. 5500. — To 2 half d o for pilasters @ 290. each 580. — T.J 6080. — 38 @ 61– Charges—
68Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 15 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By Col o Wood (the Surveyor) I received a letter from M r Randolph from Richmond dated 11 th Jan y — inclosing the halves of sundry Bank notes amounting to $470.— the other halves he says “are sent under cover to Jefferson through
69To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 5 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The Farmer Bank Charter extension Bill came back from the Senate today with an amendment authorizing the Members & officer of the Board of Public Works to loan 50.000$, the amt of the Bonus, for one year, to the Rector & Visitors of the University, upon assurance, to their satisfaction. that a like sum which is given to the U. would be paid by the U.S. for farther reimbursement of the War...
70To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 2 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor, Sir, to write you very fully, on the 17 th of October by Raggi and in which, I explain’d the impediments thrown in the way, by jealousy and other unworthy passions, to retard the completion of the capitals.—they would have been sent in December, as I then assur’d you, but owing to the most boisterous winter, experienc’d probably in 50 years the vessel which has now brought...
71Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 19 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Annexed you have a Copy of an order drawn on me for seventy Five Dollars by a certain George G Leiper on Thomas Leiper and son we have no such firm here— My son George Ge G. Leiper being here I handed to him the order who afirmed he never wrote it indeed I could have certified this myself—But how came your name to be on the back of the order from that circumstance I had got my consent to have...
72Thomas O’Connor to Thomas Jefferson, 11 June 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to solicit your support to the “Globe,” a monthly work of which I am the editor. Six numbers make a volume of 384 octavo pages, 4 numbers are published and the 5 th in the printers’ hands—The price is $3 each volume— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 17 June 1819 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( MHi ); address cover only; with PoC of TJ to David Higginbotham, 7 Nov. 1820 ,...
73Thomas Cramer to Thomas Jefferson, [by 1 April 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to communicate to you the above resolve of the Agricultural Society of the Valley , which has been lately formed of which your friend Judge Holmes is President . I feel very much gratifyed, that it has fallen to my lott, to be the organ of commuenication of the Society , to a man distinguished for his love of Agriculture as well as all the civic virtues which adorns human...
74Thomas Perkins to Thomas Jefferson, 23 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of forwarding to you for acceptance the 3 d of a sett of Exchange dated Leghorn November 11th 1817 @ 10 dsst for Six hundred and thirty five & 48 100 Dollars, drawn by Sig r Fancelli upon yourself in favour of Thomas Appleton Esq. and endorsed by him & myself, likewise, letter of advise received with same. Should the bill meet acceptance, I have to request of you to hold the...
75Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The unexpected departure of the Brig. Free Ocean Capt: Bartholomew , this day for Phil a together with many avocations for the Squadron of Com o Stewart now here, allows me only the time to say, that I have shipp’d on board the above mention’d vessel, two Cases cont’g 84 bottles of montepulciano wine, which exactly balances, what you term the “ atom ,” after paying mad me mazzei .— It is...
76Thomas B. Parker to Thomas Jefferson, 9 July 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter which I had the pleasure to recieve some time since gave me so much satisfaction as it also did the Author of the “Trial” &c and many of my friends and acquaintance that, at their earnest solicitations which I endeavored to evade thro fear of intruding on your retirement I make bold to ask your permission to give it publicity as it would in the opinions of all who have perused it...
77To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 27 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged by your kind letter, and I would willingly pursue your advice if I could, by publishing the sequel to the tract I sent you, and which I think conclusive of the question. But the publisher of the tract you have refused to put his name to it as printer, and refused to sell it. I dare not give away any copies; the whole impression is in my library. I have sent one copy to...
78Thomas Sewall to Thomas Jefferson, 30 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
When the accompanying letter, seeds & pamphlet of D r Mitchill , were handed me, I anticipated the pleasure of visiting you at your seat in Virginia , but on my arrival in this place, several circumstances occurred to prevent. I placed the package in the hands of a friend , with directions to have it sent by some careful conveyance to you. But on my return to Washington a few weeks since, I...
79To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 14 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
14 June 1825— Massimiliano Ravenna Sculptor Carrara D r To cash p’d him at different times agreeably to his drafts on me, & are in file; & agreeably to his receipt in full, of all demands, to this day for Capitels, Bases, Squares, of marble & a piedestal for m r Jefferson & c & for ballance of former acco ts for Capitels for m r Jefferson as ⅌ acco t in files } franc i Pls 49 82
80Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 8 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Vaughan cut the inclosed out of a Carolina Paper that came here yesterday. I suppose it must have been of date about the last of last month. I understand there have been no cases of sickness but among the irish who work on the Canal. I am with great respect RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 24 Sept. 1820 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: clipping, pasted at foot of text, from the...
81To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
If necessary & not otherwise M r Jefferson will aid the action of his bowels with injections for a few days—and if any thing like congestion is felt in the stomach or bowels—a thorough operation should be produced by rhubarb & prepared chalk or magnesium a tolerable active dose—to be proportioned according to his known habit—It will be best to avoid acids—as they will keep up longer than...
82To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
You must have heard, before this hour by Jefferson, of the final passage of the Bill giving the claim of Virginia upon the U.S. for pay & subsistence of troops &c. to amount of 50.000$, and interest untill received, to the University with authority to the P. & D r of Int. Improvt Fund to lend that sum to them, upon assurance of reimbursement from the indicated. My opinion is, that our...
83To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Earle, 28 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
From the whole tenour of thy life and expressed opinions, I without hesitation, presume thee to be an advocate of the doctrine of complete sovereignty in the people—the doctrine of their independence both of any contemporaries or any ancestors who would bind them to the observance of institutions of which they do not approve—the doctrine of their right to refuse acquescence in any contracts...
84To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Hatcher, 5 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Expecting that it is probable the University will go into opperation in the course of the present year and there, may be wanting a large quantity of Chairs for its use. I have therefore taken the Liberty of making proposeal, to furnish the Institution. proper and suitable assureances’es can be produced of my mechanical pretentions when required. I can furnish any Discription of Chairs, Rush...
85Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Colclaser , the Miller at Shadwell , who is equally concern’d with me in that business, has received an advantageous offer from M r Philip Payne to superintend a Mill which he has lately erected on the waters of Roanoke , and wishes to be inform’d immediately, if he will accept it.— In consequence thereof he applied to me yesterday to know my intentions respecting Shadwell Mill ; but as...
86To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Addis Emmet, 28 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of this letter will I trust be, in your eyes, an apology for the intrusion I am committing. The college in your neighbourhood, of which you are I understand the most efficient prop, has been pleased to designate my son Doctor John P. Emmet as the Professor of Chemistry &c, & he is now about to proceed to the college, & undertake the duties of his office. It is an object very near my...
87To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Leiper, 9 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your very obliging and Affectionate letter of the 22 d of July I duly received and I am at a loss for Language to express my gratitude for the interest you have taken in behalf of my son in Law and how I shall go about returning you my best thanks— I should wrote you an answer before this time but I was indeavouring to find out the cause how it was possible that the Mother and may add the...
88To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 18 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Foreseeing an approaching storm, I wrote to you, on the chance of being able to find shelter against its effects; but I have expressed myself in my letter to you not so clearly as I ought. I am fully of your opinion, that those who govern your University neither can or ought to give countenance to any rival establishment public or private in its neighbourhood. My views were these: It is...
89To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Jefferson Ward, 26 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Living among people who revere you as the author of the Declaration of American Independence, as the Father of Republicanism, the Friend & Advocate of liberty, & the President under whose administration the alien & sedition Laws were repealed, & the Liberty of the Press restored, and now in advanced life the Guardian of youth & Literature; these people have with pain & regret read the...
90To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas J. O’Flaherty, 20 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I was honoured with a letter from you in the Spring of the last year relative to the University. In it you were pleased to notice my “familiarity with the languages,” in which my letter to you was written. Your answer with a few letters enveloped in an Introduction from my friend M r Roane of King William County, I subsequently sent to M r Monroe; but have not received his answer. I am...