301Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A.G. had an interview with M r Perry on yesterday in which M r P. disclaimed all intentions of insisting upon any conditions being annexed to his conveyance of the land to the Central College , M r P. is to meet AG. in town to day,
302Thomas Jefferson to William Johnson, 10 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved from the hands of mr Madison your favor of Mar. 4. and it’s elegant accompaniment the tortoise shell walking staff, for which, as in duty bound, I render many thanks. however singular it’s merit, from the ingenious process by which the staff is formed, the claim of the head is more singular and important, as part of the tree which yielded cover to the incipient counsels which have...
303Thomas Jefferson to Josephus B. Stuart, 10 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Apr. 25 th is duly recieved. I am very sensible of the partiality with which you are so good as to review the course I have held in public life; and I have also to be thankful to my fellow citizens for a like indulgence generally shewn to my endeavors to be useful to them. they give quite as much credit as is merited to the difficulties supposed to attend the public...
304George Washington Jeffreys to Thomas Jefferson, 11 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Having read an account of the Tunis-Broad-tail mountain sheep in the 2 vol Memoirs Phil a Society, I was much pleased with the many good qualities of this breed, and am therefore induced to get into the stock of them— Judge Peters observes page (211) that he obtained the original stock from Colo. Pickering then secretary of state, to whom they were sent by William Eeaton Esqr when Consul of...
305Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the Canal Locks and Manufacturing Mill at Shadwell, 11 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Measures taken at the locks & large mill, by myself May 11. 17. the water was running 4 ½ I. deep over the waste. surface of water in canal above that in upper chamber 8 ¼ I 0–8 ½ depth of water in upper chamber, from it’s surface to it’s floor 6 f. 6 I. 6–6 middle d o d
306From John Adams to Leslie Combs, 12 May 1817 (Adams Papers)
I have received “the history of the late war in the western country by Mr Robert B McAffe” and “the philosophy of human nature by Mr Joseph Buchanan; both of the growth, production, & manufacture of Kentucky.” I rejoice to see literature following the steps of patriotism & heroism, in a region, which since my memory, was a simple wilderness, inhabited only by the children of nature I have...
307John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to hand you the several inclosiers—viz Gen l Kosciusko ’s 6 th Nov r Baring Brothers & C o to Buckley & Abbatt 31 st Dec r together with
308Daniel Lescallier to Thomas Jefferson, 12 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ I can hardly flatter myself of your remembering my having had the honour to be received by you, in the year 1803, when returning from Guadeloupe , I have taken the liberty to write to you this letter, in order to present and introduce to you, one of our very interesting exiled citizens M r Le Baron Quinette de Rochemont , who entertains a very great desire, in visiting Virginia , and...
309Thomas Jefferson to Fernagus De Gelone, 13 May [1817] (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday the Euclid I had requested, and in the leaf of a catalogue accompanying it, I observe ‘le Theatre d’Aristophane par Poinsinet. 4. v. 8 vo .’ I presume from the generality of the title that it contains the whole of his works, and in that case I would be glad if you will send it to me. I wish this may get to your hands in time to come with the Cormon & Vitruve asked for in a...
310Thomas Jefferson to Fitzwhylsonn & Potter, 13 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Within a very few days a trusty boatman will go from Milton to Richmond , whom I will direct to call on you in the hope that the books I sent you for binding will be ready; as also the Edinburgh reviews. be pleased to send with them Oliver Evans ’s Mill-book M c Mahon ’s gardening the laws of the last session of our legislature (in boards) if ready or whenever they shall come out. Accept the...