4381John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 4 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I was sorry to hear that you had not succeeded in getting up the Fish alive—but be assured, Sir, I have had pleasure in doing my part towards repairing the failure— The Chub now sent are of a smaller size and I think are more likely to bear the transportation than the former parcel—I have thought it best to detain the Messenger, that he may set out very early in the morning. This will ensure...
4382Margaret Page to Thomas Jefferson, 22 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming on the pure and generous friendship! with which you so many years distinguish’d my lamented Husband ! I take the liberty to introduce to you our only surviving Son ( John Page ) whose delicate State of health requires that he should take a Journey to the Springs; and having to pass thro’ your Neighbourhood—Reverence, Gratitude, and Affection! excite his anxious Wishes to behold You!...
4383de Bure Frères to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons reçu en Son temps la Lettre que vous nous avez fait L’honneur de nous ecrire, datée du 6 de juin . Nous avons été bien flattés d’apprendre que les Livres que M Warden nous avoit demandés L’année derniere etoient pour vous, et plus encore, Monsieur de savoir que vous en aviez été Content. Nous esperons que vous ne le serez pas moins de ceux de cette année, Nous avons mis le Meme soin...
4384To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 28 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d yesterday evening yours of the 24 th inst: inclosing a paper drawn up with a view to the question of “Roads & Canals,” and to the course of proceeding must expedient for the Legislature of Virg a now in session. In my retired position it is difficult to scan the precise tendency of measures addressed to the opinions & feelings of the States & of their Representatives; these being...
4385Timothy Pickering to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
You will recollect that Gibbon , in his history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire, treats of the Christian Religion; and that he assigns five secondary causes of its prevalence, & final victory over the established religions of the earth. Among these, one was “ the miraculous powers ascribed to the primitive church .” It seems plain that Gibbon considered the miracles ascribed to...
4386Answer of President and Directors of Rivanna Company to Thomas Jefferson’s Bill of Complaint, 7 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The Answer of the President & Directors of the Rivanna Company to the Bill of Complaint exhibited in this honble Court against them by Thomas Jefferson These Respondents saving to themselves now & hereafter all manner of exceptions to the various matters & things set forth in the Plaintiff’s Bill of Complaint for Answer thereto, or to so much thereof as they are advised is necessary for them...
4387Benjamin Waterhouse to Thomas Jefferson, 14 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I read your letter of the 19 th July with pleasure, and though at first disappointed, I cannot wonder at your reluctance to its publication seeing, as I find by your letter, that our brethren in the South are yet slumbering from the opiates of past ages. As times change how some sort of men change with them! Less than 20 years ago, those who governed this our University quarrelled with me, &...
4388From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
On the rect. of yours of Aug. 8. I turned my thoughts to its request on the subject of a Theological Catalogue for the Library of the University: and not being aware that so early an answer was wished, as I now find was the case, I had proceeded very leisurely in noting such Authors as seemed proper for the Collection. Supposing also, that altho’ Theology was not to be taught in the...
4389Enclosure: Circular Soliciting Information to Improve Education in Kentucky, 13 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
W e take the liberty of addressing you on one of the most important interests of society, the cause of E ducation . The Legislature of Kentucky , at their last session, made liberal appropriations of money for the benefit of Schools, Academies, Colleges and the University . We were appointed a Committee to collect information and to arrange a plan for carrying into effect, in the best manner...
4390George Divers’s Answer to Interrogatories in Jefferson v. Rivanna Company, [ca. 23 July 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Interrogatories in Tho s Jefferson ’s bill with the answers of Geo. Divers one of the Directors of the Rivanna company thereto. 1 st whether the Rivanna river , in it’s passage thro’ the base of the S.W. ridge of mountains, that is to say, from the Secretary’s ford to the foot of the
4391Bill for Purchase of Butter, [by 22 April 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
Gross — Tare — Nett 16 8 8 l bs @ 1/6. MS ( ViU: TJP-RFP ); written in an unidentified hand on a small scrap; undated; endorsed by TJ: “ Walker sent 2.D. by Gill Apr. 22. 19.”
4392To James Madison from Hezekiah Niles, [1 November] 1817 (Madison Papers)
National Education. Respectfully Addressed to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, Past Presidents of the United States. It is not a common occasion, venerable fathers of the republic, that could induce me to prefix your names to a public address. In my estimation, there is something in it that may make me liable to be considered indiscreet, if not impertinent, by some who will not take the...
4393Enclosure: Address by “Franklin” to Western Citizens, [ca. 28 January 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
you all remember when Jefferson purchas Lousiana , the Hue in Cry the yankey federalist rais d against it, for giving such a enormous Sum as fifteen Million Doll s for it, Scouting the Idea, it being so large wild a Teritory enlarging our bounds, so as to endanger a Dissolution of the Union, And that the y were Copying after Mother Britton , runing the Nation in debt so as to Create a Enormous...
4394Virginia Council of State’s Appointment of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 29 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The Governor called the attention of the board to the subject of appointing Visitors for the University of Virginia in Conformity with the provisions of an act of assembly passed the 25 January 1819 —Whereupon, the following persons were duly appointed Visitor—to wit: Thomas Jefferson — James Madison — Chapman Johnson — Jos. C. Cabell
4395Enclosure: Wiley & Halsted’s Circular Soliciting Books for Seamen, [ca. 22 July 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
A Gentleman who has done as much as you have in the cause of humanity , need only be informed that an exertion is making to better the condition of Seamen; to effect which purpose , it is intended to furnish each Ship on going to Sea , with 10 to 25 volumes of History , Voyages , Travels
4396Enclosure: Statement of the Mineralogical Committee of the New-York Historical Society, 11 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
T he Mineralogical Committee of the New-York Historical Society, having by their order prepared an apartment for the purpose of receiving and displaying a collection of the minerals and fossils of the United States , beg leave to communicate to the public the arrangements that have been made, and the further claims of the Society to the patronage of the friends of science. The progress of the...
4397Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Notes on Contract with William J. Coffee, [ca. 8 July 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Extract from the agreement entered into betwe e n the Proctor of the University of V a & W. J. Coffee for the composition ornaments for the Entablatures of the drawing rooms &c at the U.V a Viz Ionic with modid modilions
4398William H. Hening’s Prospectus for a Vaccine Dispensary, 24 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
CIRCULAR. VACCINATION. PROPOSALS BY DR. WM. H. HENING , OF RICHMOND , to establish by subscription, A VACCINE INSTITUTION, for the benefit of the people of virginia . The necessity of preserving a constant supply of the pure Vaccine infection, is deemed of such high importance, that in almost every part of Europe , Vaccine institutions have been created and protected by almost every...
4399John Organ’s Survey Notes on Poplar Forest Boundary Lines, 27 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A Copy of Courses and distances Run the 27 th of November 1817 for Thomas Jefferson Esqr Begining at Th Tomahack Creek , and Runing S 24° E 19 poles to Thompson s Corner red oak. thence along Thompson lines S 16° E 205 poles to his Corner on a bra n ch,
4400James Dinsmore’s Report on Tin to Central College Board of Visitors, 10 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Haveing been requested by the visitors of the Central College to Examine and report on the Eligibility of Tin as a Covering for Houses as Introduced in Staunton —I beg leave to inform them that I have repaired to that place. was Introduced to the owners of the two Principal Houses Coverd with Tin— m r Smith , and m r Cowan and also to m r Brook the workman who put it on—they all acted with...
4401Enclosure: Circular Letter from Daniel Pettibone, 20 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I H ave taken the liberty of enclosing you the within pamphlet, describing the rise and progress of a very important discovery; viz. the Welding of Cast Steel to Iron, or to other Steel, for edge tools, &c. My object sir, is the renewal of a Patent , granted in March, 1806, and hope that you will have time to look over the first part of the pamphlet, before the subject comes before you;...
4402Letter of Recommendation for David White from William S. Reid, John M. Gordon, George Cabell, and John Bullock, 3 March … (Jefferson Papers)
The subscribers having had considerable knowledge of the Bearer hereof, M r White , as a Plaisterer, cheerfully state, that he is, in our judgment, an excellent workman; remarkable for his diligence & fidelity in his profession, & moreover that he is well acquainted with stucco & ornamental plaistering—& cheerfully recommend him to those who may wish to employ him in his professional capacity W...
4403Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Cost Estimates for University of Virginia Building Construction, 1 October 1819 … (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the order of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia , requiring of the Proctor “an estimate of the whole cost of completing ten pavilions, with their appendages, the number deemed necessary for the proper accommodation of the whole number of Professors contemplated by the Legislature , five hotels, and dormitories in number depending on the number of Students who...
4404Enclosure: Translated Extract from Isaak Iselin, Uber die Geschichte der Menschheit, [ca. 9 June 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Isaak Iselin geschichte der menschheid menschheit vol. ii Lib. 7—HauptSt. 23 pag 217. the Christian Religion. During the period that the monstrous Edifice of Roman grandeur tottered under its own weight; when its Political body wasted itself, by its own internal corruption, arose in the most abandonned province, the Christian Religion. This Divine doctrine distinguished itself at it s first...
4405Theodosius Hansford to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 15 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Having determined to give, to the University of Virginia , some books of rare occurrence and ancient edition, I now send them to your care, with a Catalogue enclosed . They came to my possession in the following manner. My father , in the Revolutionary war, sent to Philadelphia , for some classical books for me, then a boy at school. The person, employed by him to procure them, when arrived at...
4406Joel Yancey’s Letter of Credit for Nace, 12 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer Nace , the property of M r Thomas Jefferson , is on his way to Monticello , with Beeves and Muttons for his Master, he will want some provision on the road for his Cattle should he be furnishd by any person, and given him, ( Nace ) a bill of it, they will certainly be paid, (if not sooner) by M r Jefferson when he makes his Visit to Poplar Forest
4407William McClain to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 9 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to make the Inquiry of you. To Know if there are any Marble Mantle Pieces wanted for your New colage , If so I believe I can furnish them on better terms than any other person, As I have had ninteen from Philadelphia For Sale at Norfolk , Six of which I have disposed of at this place to Co l Gratiot for Head quarters, with which he appears much pleased, The Thirteen remaining on...
4408Bill of Lading for Books shipped from Hamboro’ for the University of Virginia, 24 Mar. 1825, 24 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
[page 1] The University of Virginia D r to J. Bohn. 1825 (Books shipped from Hamboro’ in the Mazzinghi. Capt. Rob t West, March 24, care of Bernard Peyton Esq. Richmond) ⃟ U.V.C 10, 11 &12 Gruber über die Bestimmung des Menschen 2 vols 8 o } 5: 6 Spalding über die Bestimmung des Mensching 8 3 —
4409Edward Graham’s Survey of the Natural Bridge Tract, 7 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Nov r 7th 1817 Surveyed for Tho s Jefferson Esqr a tract of land including the Natural-bridge , purporting, by patent, to contain 157 acres; Begin g at 2 poplars united together at the ground and marked as corner trees on the S.E. side only, supposed to be the begin g corner called for in the patent, thence (the course called for in the patent) S 52½° E crossing two small fields, and, at 158...
4410Albemarle County Circuit Court Order in Jefferson v. John Hudson and Charles Hudson, [9 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Demandant } against upon a writ of Right John Hudson & Charles Hudson Tenants On motion of the Demandant by his attorney it is ordered by the Court that the Surveyor of this County, do go upon the land in controversy , survey the same, and return five fair plats thereof to this Court— MS ( Albemarle Co. Law Order Book [1809–21], 306); in Alexander Garrett