2351Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Sawing Instructions for James Martin, [ca. 10 November 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
Bill for Capt Martin 10. joists 8. by 10.I. 24.f. long clear of bad knots windshakes & cracks. heart of poplar. 10. d o 4 by 10.I. 24.f. long. heart of poplar clear of bad knots. 5. pieces 6.I. square 16.f. long. heart of poplar. 500.f. sheeting plank. poplar. PoC ( MHi
2352From John Adams to Henry Colman, 11 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of the 2d is among the dearest of my Consolations. The whole World Sympathises with me. All Animosities and Party feelings are forgotten. It is impossible that Relations, Friends, Neighbours or the Public could have been more kind. An Example to the World has dissapeared but cannot be forgotten. I can Say no more. Your Friend MWA : Paine Family Papers.
2353Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 11 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I take up my pen merely to answer the kind anxiety you are so good as to express in yours of the 17 th Oct. respecting my health. I am recovering steadily but have not yet got out of doors; but I think within a very few days I shall be able to get on my horse, to me the most sovereign of all Doctors. Affectionately Adieu. PoC ( MHi ); on verso of reused address cover of John H. Hall to TJ, 15...
2354Thomas Jefferson to Andrew Kean, 11 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ strangers personally, we are not so in character, and on this ground I take the liberty of addressing you on a subject interesting to both. with great confidence in the aids of medecine as far as experience has approved it’s processes, I have in absolute abhorrence the fanciful and ephemeral theories under which dashing practitioners are so wantonly sporting with human life. our country...
2355Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 11 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of Oct. 23. is recieved, and I trust you have silenced the Critic on your Decln of Indepdce, as I am sure you must have satisfied every sound judge. painters as well as poets have their licence. without this the talent of imagination would be banished from the art, taste and judgment in composition would be of no value, and the mechanical copyist of matter of fact would be on a footing...
2356Obituary Notice for Abigail Smith Adams, 12 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
In the death of Mrs. ADAMS, her friends and society lament no ordinary loss. The grave has closed over the mortal remains of one, whose character combined with as much practical wisdom and substantial virtue as have ever been possessed by any individual. Society is not adorned with a purer example; virtue had not a firmer prop; religion cannot number among its friends a more rational,...
2357From Thomas Boylston Adams to Ebenezer Francis Thayer, 12 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
I have received a few more returns from the war Department, of Certificates for pension. Among others, one for old Mr Amos Thayer and one for Mr Solomon Thayer; I saw Dr Wild—one of your Selectmen on Tuesday and informed him as to Mr: Amos Thayer. He promised to call and take the Certificate, and when he does, I wish to know what compensation I shall demand for your services, in taking his...
2358To James Madison from Edmond Kelly, [ca. 12 November] 1818 (Madison Papers)
I hope you are perswaded that my letters to you were dictated by a profound respect for your character patriotism & virtues and that any further appology for this or my former letters is unnecessary. I perceive the Courier Chides Genl Jackson severely for a doughty […] rather (if understood) for a doughtfull conduct—but supposing the capture of the spanish forts intended to Irritate & provoke...
2359Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 12 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The first of the two notes you were so good as to endorse for me will come round by the time I get to Richmond . I enclose two others which you will be pleased to endorse. RC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Nov. 1818 from North Milton and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures not found.
2360Francois Redon (for Lewis D. Belair) to Thomas Jefferson, 12 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Par Ordre de M r Lewis D Belair a Philadelphia j’ai l’honneur de vous marquer les Prix des Livres Suivant 1. Pline le jeune Lat. franc s 3. 12 o $ 2. 87 ½ 1. Dictionnaire de Bibliotheque /:que M r Belair ne possede que Sous le titre
2361To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 13 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
The public papers, my dear friend, announce the fatal event of which your letter of Oct. 20. had given me ominous foreboding. tried myself, in the school of affliction, by the loss of every form of connection which can rive the human heart, I know well, and feel what you have lost, what you have suffered, are suffering, and have yet to endure. the same trials have taught me that, for ills so...
2362Obituary Notice for Abigail Smith Adams in New England Galaxy and Masonic Magazine, 13 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
The late wife of the Ex–President Adams was a woman, whose talents and virtues will place her on the list of those, who have benefited their generation and honoured their country. She was the daughter of a New–England Clergyman, settled within a few miles of Boston—a man respectable in his holy office, and who educated his children in the best manner of the times; an unquestionable proof of...
2363Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 13 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The public papers, my dear friend, announce the fatal event of which your letter of Oct. 20. had given me ominous foreboding. tried myself, in the school of affliction, by the loss of every form of connection which can rive the human heart, I know well, and feel what you have lost, what you have suffered, are suffering, and have yet to endure. the same trials have taught me that, for ills so...
2364Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 13 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 3 d postmark’d Charlottesville the 7 th was not received until the 9 th which was so far unfortunate as I had the day before sold the 14 bar s condemn’d flour to Sterling J: Crump at $6— the proceeds however shall be held subject to the order of T: E: Randolph & Colclaser —I shall attend to your instructions, relative to the distinction you wish observed in the several...
2365To John Adams from Henry Colman, 14 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
I regret very much that the enclosed is not more worthy of your acceptance by being more worthy of its lamented Subject. I hope you will not be displeased with it; but accept it as a small expression of my sincere veneration for the departed and my unfeigned Sympathy in your deep afflictions— I am, my Dear Sir, / with the highest respect / yr obliged & obed sert P.S. It appeared here with some...
2366From John Adams to John Lowell, 15 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
In the distresses and confusions of my family I saw not your address from yourself till yesterday I had read it on its first publication. It is full of information instructive to the Farmers of this Country elegantly written and perfectly adapted to the occasion on which it was delivered. Accept the sincere of your obliged / humble Servant MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
2367From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 15 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
I cannot answer your two last Letters. Of Thomas Adams I know nothing; except that a Man of that name was one of the Counsell of Plymouth and named in the Charter, and Parson Prince Somewhere Says the most active Man in promoting the Translation of the Charter to New England. Our Friend D. A. Tyng, cannot Surely expect Miracles from his and your Friend PHi : John Adams Papers.
2368From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 15 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter of the first instant did not come to hand until last Monday, that of the 9th: enclosing Mr Whitney’s funeral sermon, upon the decease of our dear & ever-to-be lamented Mother, (for which I beg you to thank him in my name,) reached me yesterday, together with a letter from my son George. I am yet almost without any account of the particulars of her illness. A line from Hariet Welsh,...
2369To James Madison from Edward Wyer, 15 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
By the ship General Hand for Baltimore I have sent you a small box of the celebrated Brandenburg Wheat for seed. It is said by Agriculturists in this country that the above mentioned wheat, will very much improve by culture in the United States. The Box is directed to you care of the ⟨Na⟩vy Agent at Baltimore. If at any time I can be useful to you Sir, in the North of Europe, I hope you will...
2370Hannah to Thomas Jefferson, 15 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I write you a few lines to let you know that your house and furniture are all safe as I expect you would be glad to know I heard that you did not expect to come up this fall I was sorry to hear that you was so unwell you could not come it greive me many time but I hope as you have been so blessed in this that you considered it was god that done it and no other one we all ought to be thankful...
2371From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 16 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter of the first instant did not come to hand until last Monday—That of the 9h. enclosing Mr. Whitney’s Sermon upon the decease of our dear and ever to be lamented Mother, for which I beg you to thank him in my name, reached me yesterday, together with a Letter from my Son George—I am yet almost without any account of the particulars of her illness—A line from Harriet Welsh, received...
2372Thomas Jefferson to Lewis D. Belair, 16 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have safely recieved Planche ’s Dict y Cortès & the Log. of la Land , and your letter of the 6 th inst. is this moment recieved. I decide at once to take Ducange , Cabanis , Saluste
2373From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 17 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
I have received a Letter from my eldest Son, which informs me that in consequence of a difficulty which had taken place at College, the President at the request of my dear and honoured father had consented that he should retire to Quincy, till the fermentation, was over, where he should study something or other, till the class is re-organized. As my Son in the same Letter desires me to assure...
What have you been doing? where has your reason flown? while your poor Grandmother was yet warm in her grave; while your own mother whose all of happiness in this world depends upon the good conduct of her children was confined to her bed with a fever, what were you doing? following the foolish example of a set of wild and unruly young men whom you had not fortitude to condemn tho’ you must...
2375To John Jay from Charles G. Haines, 17 November 1818 (Jay Papers)
I do myself the pleasure, to send you my publication, concerning the Western and Northern Canals, in this State, written and published at the request of the New York Corresponding Association, for the promotion of Internal Improvements. In doing this, I cannot but congratulate a Statesman, so distinguished and venerable as yourself, among the Fathers of our Republic, that you have lived to see...
2376From James Madison to John Stevens, 17 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have received your letter of the 7th instant with the papers communicated along with it. I am so much ⟨a⟩ friend to every improvement […] cheaper transportation ⟨that⟩ I have been always ⟨inclined?⟩ to think favorably ⟨of⟩ the railroad as […] better adapted to many situations at least, than the common turnpikes or canals. But I do not find myself sufficiently acquainted with its comparative...
2377William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 17 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
In the long course of our acquaintance, & of my friendship & veneration for you, I do not recollect ever to have recieved a letter from you which has so much excited my sensibility, & at the same time given me so much pleasure as yours of the 10 th inst. —It is such a mark of your friendly recollection under such painful circumstances, & at the same time relieves me from so much sollicitude on...
2378From John Adams to William John Coffee, 18 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
The distress of my family must be my apology for neglecting your two letters till this time. The information in your last, is as afflictive to me, as it is new. An uninterrupted personal friendship with Mr Jefferson, notwithstanding all political conjunctions and oppositions for forty three years has endeared him to me; and your account of his danger is a great addition to my other, almost...
2379From John Quincy Adams to Henry Coolman, 18 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
Will Mr Coleman do Mr and Mrs Adams the favour of coming and dining with them, this day at five O’Clock—of if engaged this day, to-morrow? NNGL .
2380From Harriet Welsh to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 18 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
Your letters dear Mrs Adams have been very much neglected apparently by me—but my confidence in your knowledge of the cause of it has prevented any uneasiness on my part on this account—My mind & heart have formed constant occupation for the last month at Quincy & it—is yet difficult for me to fall into the train of the common & ordinary occurences of life— I too have met with a loss—which...
2381To James Madison from James B. Reynolds, 18 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
Among the most noble exertions of my soul was the occasion which allowed me the honour of your acquaintance. It Cost me much Since. Put down, my feelings Wounded, and my prospects worse than when I first started. But with your permission I may Still make it a source of pleasure and delight in conversing with you at this distance. The late purchase from the Chickasaw nation has Opened a grand...
2382Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 18 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here on 11 th inst on my way to Monticello , and on 12 th was visited by a most unexpected and mortifying relapse, which, tho in part removed, still hangs lingering about me, has thrown me into a weak & delicate state of body, and threatens to deprive me altogether of the satisfaction & advantage of seeing you before the meeting of the Assembly . I yield the idea of a personal...
2383James Dinsmore to Thomas Jefferson, 18 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
from the best Calculation m r Perry & my Self Can make we find that a Square of Hart Pine Shingling, all expences Included, viz. timber, getting, Hauling Putting on, Nails & c Cannot at Present be done for less than ten Dollars— with Respect RC ( ViU: TJP ); written on a small scrap; dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ M r Jefferson .”
2384Thomas Jefferson’s Bill to Establish a University, [between 19 November and 14 December 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
A Bill for the establishment of an University. Be it declared by the General assembly of Virginia that the conveyance of the lands and other property appur t aining to the Central college in the county of Albemarle which has been executed by the Proctor thereof under authority of the subscribers and founders , to the President and Directors of the literary fund , is hereby accepted, for...
2385William Craig to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty in writing to you on a perticular Subject tho my acquaintance with your Honor is but Small, that being at a time when there was so many present you have no Recollection of me; I was Entroduced to you in the City of washington by John Randolph when you were in the office of vice president of the United States and Sir Soon after that period I Came out to the western Country...
2386From John Adams to Joseph Milligan, 20 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
The repeated kindness expressed in your letter of 30th. Oct’br, and the beautiful present of your book on Gardening, demand the thanks of an entire stranger. The volume for our Agricultural Society shall be presented as you desire Agriculture and Horticulture are become fashianable in the from Nova Scotia and Canada to the Mississippi, and I am mistaken in the character of my Countrymen, if...
2387Thomas Jefferson to Linn Banks and Edward Watts, 20 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The Commissioners appointed under the act of the last General assembly for appropriating a part of the revenue of the literary fund, and for other purposes, met according to law, at the Rockfish gap , on the 1 st day of August last , and having continued their session by adjournments until the 4 th day of that month , agreed to a Report , which being signed in Duplicates, individually and...
2388Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 20 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I very much lament the cause which has deprived us of the pleasure of seeing mrs Cabell and yourself at Monticello on your way to Richmond . I now commit to your care a letter to be delivered to the Speaker of the Senate , which contains the Report of the Commissioners who met at Rockfish gap . having been written in great haste, and by several hands, dividing the work in order to expedite...
2389Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 20 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent two complete copies of political Economy to you by post and I will on the 21 st send you ten copies in boards to the care William F Gray in Fredericksburg I will anounce the work in the Intelligencer on the first day of December , I propose to send a young man to Norfolk Petersburg & Richmond
2390Daniel Pettibone to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 20 November 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to call to your Recollection to the small hand axe that I presented to your excellency in the year 1807—as a specimen of a new & useful improvement I had made on edge-tools—sir—you was pleesd to observ that it was your opinion that the improvement I had made was worth (to the public) all the Gut Gu -gauze Patents that had been granted since the formation of the Patent Law )...
2391Enclosure: 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;...
2392From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 22 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
Since writing my last, I have received your Letters of the 10th. and 15th. with the papers enclosed in them. The obituary notice of our dear and excellent Mother, which I mentioned to you as having been published in the Baltimore Newspapers was as I had supposed, written by Mr Colman—You have doubtless seen it. A short notice has also appeared in the Alexandria Gazette, written by Judge...
2393Thomas Jefferson to Mathew Carey, 22 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The reverend mr Weems called on me a few days ago on the subject of your letter of Oct. 6. and recieved the same answer which I had given to yourself in mine of the 25 th in the course of our conversation however I mentioned to him that there was indeed a history of England which, could we get it reprinted, I would risk the presumption of inviting the attention of readers to it, meaning...
2394To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 23 November 1818 (Adams Papers)
I have duly received your Letter of the 10th. instant, and take great consolation in learning from yourself, as I had already, and have since again heard from others, that your characteristic fortitude has firmly stood the test of that greatest of bereavements, with which it has pleased heaven that you should now be afflicted Mr Colman of Hingham was here a few days, and upon my shewing him...
2395From James Madison to James Monroe, 23 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
I thank you for the “Message” put under cover to me. The topics which it embraces are well presented to public attention. None of the Documents have reached us. Those relating to S. America, are I find objects of much curiosity. The inference you draw from them, leaves no doubt however as to their general complexion. I can not learn the precise state of Mr. Jefferson’s convalescence. I fear it...
2396To James Madison from James Monroe, 23 November 1818 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed from Mr Rush, which you will return at your leisure, gives the latest intelligence from England, except what is containd in a statment from Mr Maury, of the gradual augmentation of our shipping, beyond that of G. B., in the trade between this country & G. B. I send you a copy of the documents relating to our affrs. with Spain, from a distant date to the last session inclusive....
2397Thomas Jefferson to Lewis D. Belair, 23 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved from M r Redory the information asked as to the rest of the books named in my letters of Oct. 27. & 31. and I request you to lay by for me the Pliny Fr. & Lat. the Dictionnaire Bibliographe, and Denis d’Halicarnasse . I presume I may expect in a very few days answers to the enquiries of my letter of Nov. 16.
2398Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, 23 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The hand of age, my dear friend, has been pressing heavily on me for the few last years, and has rendered me unequal to the punctualities of correspondence. my health too is lately very much broke n down by an illness of three months from which I am but now on the recovery. if therefore I am slack in acknoleging the reciept of your much valued letters, your goodness will ascribe it to it’s...
2399James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 23 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you a copy of the documents relating to negotiations with Spain , from a very distant day, to the end of the last Session, which will be interesting to you, tho’ not new, having had the direction of them, in the stage, which formd the outline of what has since followd. Our attitude with the allied powers, in regard to S o Am: , is as favorable, as it well can be, mr Rush & mr Gallatin...
2400Franklin G. Smith to Thomas Jefferson, 23 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
A long life devoted to the advancement of his country’s welfare induces his countrymen to beleive that Mr. Jefferson is not indifferent to any thing connected with it. It is in this confidence that a young man of 20 years takes the liberty of laying before Him a design for the improvement of the Printing Press. If to Mr. Jefferson the plan appears useless he will conclude so by His silence;...