4381John A. Dix’s Diary Account of his Monticello Visit, 19 February [1820], document 1 in a group of documents on John A. … (Jefferson Papers)
19 th Feb y —We set out, accompanied by M r Todd , & at sunset arrived at Monticello .— Mr. Jefferson received us with his characteristic courtesy & plainness of manner, & introduced us to his family, which consisted of Mrs. Randolph , lady of the present Governor of Virginia , & several of her daughters. Mrs. R. is a woman of great elegance, simplicity of manner, & refinement—
4382John A. Dix’s Memoir of his Monticello Visit, [after 19 February 1820], document 2 in a group of documents on John A. … (Jefferson Papers)
In the spring of —— I went with General Brown on an excursion into the interior of Virginia , the chief object of which was to pay a visit to Mr. Madison and Mr. Jefferson . Our first pause was at Montpelier , the residence of the former, in Orange County . It was under his administration that the general received the commission which laid the foundation of his military reputation, and I need...
4383James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 19 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I forward to you by this days mail a copy of the Journal of the Convention which formd the constitution of the U States . By the act of Congress providing for the distribution of them, one is allowd to you, & likewise to mr Madison & to mr Adams . The Intelligencer will communicate to you some account of the proceedings of Congress on the missouri question, & particularly of the late votes...
4384To John Adams from James Monroe, 20 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
I have the pleasure to forward to you by the mail of this day, a copy of the journal of the convention, which form’d the constitution of the U States. Congress having appropriated a copy for you, one for Mr. Jefferson, and another for Mr. Madison, I have chargd myself with the execution, of so much of the resolution, as relates to each of you. This instrument–having secur’d to us and to our...
4385From John Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 20 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
yours to the 6th. is received, Our Sons of Harvard took leave of us this Morning for Cambridge in good health and Spirits—they arrived here the 16th. somewhat fatigued but very well—Their Uncle is gone to Boston with them to fit them out for Cambridge— I have this Morning learnt the death of my Patriarchal friend William Ellery in his 94th. year—which is a greater age than human Nature can...
4386To James Madison from Edmond Kelly, [post–20] February 1821 (Madison Papers)
On the debate of the Misouri question in the last session Mr Barbour in Senate asserted that the restriction would drive that country into insurrection & that an Ignited spark might sever it from the Union. A poor white population is always opposed to Negroes—the slaveholders in Misouri do not exceed 3 out of 12 of the white people & the Idea of an attempt at Insurrection by one fourth slave...
4387From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 21 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
Was you ever acquainted with Dugald Stuart—before I left France I received a letter from Benjamin Vaughn Esqre. in London—Introducing, and recommending in strong terms two Gentlemen from Scotland, one by the name of Dugald Stuart and the other Lord———whose name and title I forget—as young Gentlemen of great talents and attainments sufficient to diminish our American prejudices against...
4388To John Adams from Robert J. Evans, 21 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
Your letter of the 14th. current is before me. Be pleased to accept my sincere thanks, for that and other favours of the kind, which were as unmerited on my part, as they are valuable and interesting in themselves. The real character of an action, is always ascertained by the character of the motive, which led to it. Notwithstanding therefore, you may regret the part you took in first...
4389John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 21 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Was you ever acquainted with Dugald Stuart —before I left France I received a letter from Benjamin Vaughn Esq re in London — Introducing , and recommending in strong terms two gentlemen from Scotland , one by the name of Dugald Stuart and the other Lord —— whose name and title I forget—as young gentlemen of great talents and attainments sufficient to diminish our American prejudices against...
4390Thomas Jefferson McLain to Thomas Jefferson, 21 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
By the advice of my democratic friends I make free to adress these few lines to you to let you know my situation & what my family and name is. my Father was a Laz B M c Lain son of the Old Patriot James M c Lain who assisted in Making our present constitution & c and at the time Our County was divided my father was appointed Prothonatary &c &c of the County and on account of his firm...