2321Thomas Jefferson to Hutchins G. Burton, Thomas Cooper, and Samuel Brown, 28 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The government of the U.S. at a very early period, when establishing it’s tariff on foreign importations, were very much guided in their selection of objects, by a desire to encourage manufactures within ourselves. Among other articles then selected were books, on the importation of which a duty of 15. per cent was imposed, which, by ordinary custom-house charges, amount to about 18 per cent,...
2322From Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 19 October 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Raggi called on me yesterday and explained to me the contents of the two boxes of marble arrived at Philadelphia to my address from mr Appleton. the one containing a truncated column 32. I. high, 16 I. diam the other contains the base of the column. I have recieved no bill of lading from mr Appleton, nor other invoice but his general account which therefore I now inclose you. it is the upper...
2323To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 1 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My plan was to leave the City to-day, so as to get to Monticello on saturday. But finding I cannot reach the point I desired in time to do so, I must now defer my departure till saturday or sunday, when I expect to set out on my return, and taking the monday’s stage from Fredericksburg, arrive at Monticello on tuesday. Should I not come myself, you may expect to receive a letter from me. But...
2324From James Madison to Richard Cutts, 14 October 1822 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 12th. came to hand this morning. I regret most sincerely, the circumstances which compel you to take the step you meditate, as the only resort under the pressure of your debts. I wish it were more in my power to aid you in your distress. Short crops, low prices, and other causes limit my present means, & suggest caution as to future engagements. I have determined nevertheless to...
2325From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 4 December 1826 (Adams Papers)
I received yesterday your Letter of the 18th. ulto. enclosing four more copies of Mr Whitney’s funeral Discourse, and all under a cover Post marked, Boston 29 . November—This Post-mark was almost as pleasing to me as your Letter itself because it assured me that my failure to receive from you a Letter of that date was not occasioned by inability proceeding from the state of your health—I am...
2326From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 1 December 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have received your letter of the 18th. November—your comparison of the horse race with the presidential race is happy. I believe that the partisans, of the cavalry are more zealous than those of the presidency. I rejoice that the discussion has begun so early. Characters will now be sifted, and the decision will show the national character” Know thyself ought to be the motto of this nation....
2327From James Barbour to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 24 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The regulations of this Department for the government of the Military Academy, at West Point, direct, that the Students of that institution shall be examined in all the branches of Sciences and instruction, through which they have passed, in the presence of a Board of Visitors, and such other Literary Gentlemen as shall be invited to attend. In conformity with which, I have the honor to invite...
2328To James Madison from Littleton Dennis Teackle, 21 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
I take the Liberty of transmitting herewith, the first annual report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, to the Legislature of this State. With Great respect, I am, Sir your Most Obedient Servant RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . First Annual Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, to the Legislature of Maryland, Made on the 31st December, 1827 (Annapolis, 1828; Shoemaker...
2329Thomas Jefferson’s Account with and Receipt from William J. Miller, 22 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
William Miller In A/c with T. Jefferson 1817 Jan y 1 st To Joel Yancey £1 – 0 – 3 〃 May. 10 th
2330Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, 30 July 1828 (Madison Papers)
Your kind favor with the accompanying papers, from which I have made several interesting extracts, was duly received. I have made enquiries concerning the individual in question, formerly a student here, of Drs Dunglison & Blaettermann & Mr Bonnycastle. He was not a pupil of the first named gentleman, but the Dr was acquainted with his character: "very stupid & had done himself no sort of...