361William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I was very much gratified by hearing that the two Drawings arrived safe, and am highly obligated to M r & m rs Madison for their kind attention to them. I return my particular thanks for your kindness in lending them to me, and I am also under great obligation for your further favour in granting me permission to employ an Artist to take a Cast of that superb Bust, which I think one of the...
362Enclosure: William Thornton: Sketches for a Corinthian Pavilion, [ca. 27 May 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( ViU: TJP ); in Thornton’s hand; undated.
363From Abigail Smith Adams to Sarah Smith Adams, 28 May 1817 (Adams Papers)
When I received your Letter of the 8th, written upon a Sunday, for which you apologize, it brought to my mind a Letter I once read written upon a Sunday morning by the Revd dr Mayhew of Boston, to mr James otis, respecting Some secular affairs of importance. he began his Letter with these Words—“To a good man all time is holy, and none too holy, to do good.” I think you may have absolution...
364From James Madison to Francis Corbin, 28 May 1817 (Madison Papers)
I recd. duly your favor of the 29. Ult. The cask of wine has also come to hand. I thank you for it, with as much sincerity, as if the impression under which you converted a proposition on my part into a token of friendship on yours, had been strictly correct. As this was not the case I feel myself so much a debtor on the score of justice, and if it were the case should feel myself so much one...
365From James Madison to George M. Dallas, 28 May 1817 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of the 19th. inst. and can not withold my consent to any use of the correspondence between your father and myself, which without violating the reserve due to personal & confidential considerations, may do justice to his merits, or give additional value to the publication you have in view. On his side of the correspondence I have preserved I believe the whole of it, and...
366Aaron Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 28 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Allow me the pleasure of presenting you with the Enclosed Copy of my Oration on the Subject of the Savages— I Shall be extremely gratified to learn you rec d them & c RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; endorsed by TJ as received 11 June 1817 and so recorded in SJL . RC : left half of address cover only ( CSmH: JF-BA ), with PoC of
367Thomas Jefferson to Fitzwhylsonn & Potter, 28 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The books which you bound for me are safely recieved and I this day send another parcel by Col o Randolph , who will have delivered them to you probably before your receipt of this. the bindings already recieved are good, and particularly in the article I value of their solid pressure. varieties in the bindings is are also useful as well as pleasing to distinguish them on the shelf, and...
368Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 28 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favors of the 24 & 25 th Ins t with a note for renewal in the Virg a bank — I am sorry to say it has not been in my power to sell a barrel of your flour nor can I meet with any one to make me an offer for it—a few hundred barrels were sold yesterday at $11—but I know of no one willing to give even that price I have remitted to M r Vaughan
369John Wood to Thomas Jefferson, 29 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favour of the 6 t instant , and would have answered it immediately, could I have procured the volume of the Edinburg Review which contains an account of the Greek and English Lexicon that I mentioned. I requested Colonel Randolph to state this circumstance to you. I regret it has not been in my power yet to obtain that volume of the review. I spoke to M. Campbell the keeper of...
370To John Adams from William Tudor, Sr., 30 May 1817 (Adams Papers)
Your finale on Mr. Hutchinson’s Character was duly received. If I rightly remember, the Governor soon after dissolving the Provincial Assembly, retired or rather fled to England to shelter himself from the approaching Storm, & secure his hard earned Reward. The few Years of the revolutionary War which he lived must have embittered his declining Days marked by Neglect, & Disappointment....
371From Abigail Smith Adams to Harriet Welsh, 30 May 1817 (Adams Papers)
The Books have come, and never were in the Custom house as I beleive. it was not a Box, but a package. Farmers Works are a part of them. mr Tappant, Sent them out. mr Aspinwall our consul had the charge of them, and they came in the Margaret Frances, and not as Supposed in the Galen I received your Note by mr Greenleaf. I inclose the pattern I like best. Seven yds if you please of it. Louissa...
372From John Adams to William Tudor, Sr., 31 May 1817 (Adams Papers)
I have this moment received your favour of yesterday. In some future Letter I must write you an Apology for S. Adams and J. Hancock: which your inherent good nature will not reject. Please to give to your Son the inclosed Inquiston, with / Cordial regards of, We have this Moment the news of J Q A Acceptance, and hopes to embark in all May— MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
373From James Madison to James P. Preston, [ca. 31] May 1817 (Madison Papers)
I recd. lately a letter of which the inclosed is an extract. I know nothing more of the writer than what is stated by himself. As it is possible that he may possess useful talents in the branch of business he professes, I have thought it not amiss to give you this opportunity, of making further enquiry, in case the services he may be capable of rendering should be desireable for the public...
374From James Madison to Valentine Gill, [ca. 31] May 1817 (Madison Papers)
I recd. lately your letter of Apl. 4. and have made known its contents to the Govr. of this State. I think it probable however that provision has been already made for the engineering aid required in the internal improvements on foot in this State. Should there be occasion for your services, you will probably receive a communication on the subject. In the mean time it would evidently not be...
375Fernagus De Gelone to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I was establishing a dépôt for foreign Books in Philadelphia when your letter came to my hands. I Sent you then according to your directions the 1 rst and Second volumes of Cormon ’s french and spanish Dictionary by mail, in two different days. the Architecture of Vitruvius had been Sold. To day I direct to Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson , a copy of Théâtre d’
376From John Adams to Hezekiah Niles, June 1817 (Adams Papers)
I have received my Pamphlet and your Register, with your Letter of the 20th. “Inclosed are four Papers—No. 1. A Letter from President Washington, Aug. 27, 1790. No. 2. Another Letter, on the Same Subject, on the Same day. Aug. 27, 1790. No. 3. First rough draught of an Answer, in my hand Writing. 4. A Copy of my Answer to the President, which was Sent to him dated August 29, 1790, and which,...
377From John Adams to William Tudor, Sr., 1 June 1817 (Adams Papers)
That Mr Hutchinson repented, as sincerely as Mr Hamilton did, I doubt not. I hope the Repentance of both has been accepted and their fault pardoned. And I hope I have repented, do repent and shall ever repent of mine and meet them both in an other World, where there will need no Repentance. Such vicissitudes of Fortune command, compassion; I pitty even Napolion. You never profoundly admired Mr...
378William Caruthers to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Patrick Henry a free Man of Coular requested me to Write You that he Will Rent What land is Cultivatable On the Bridge Tract—Which is perhaps about 10 Acres all of Which is to Clear off & Enclose & for Which he is Willing to pay a fair Value— Patrick is a Man of Good Behavior and as the Neighbours are Destroying Your Timber Verry much it Might not be Amiss to Authorise him—to Take care of it...
379John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By the Hamlet ; Pearson , I have Sent a box & enclosed bill of Lading to Gibson & Jefferson —It contains a Agricultural books from France — I have this day recieved 400 from M Patrick Gibson of Richmond on your acco. & subject to your orders— We commence printing our Volume in a few days. Vol 1. of a new series
380Tadeusz Kosciuszko to Thomas Jefferson, 3 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Comme vous vous réposéz tranquilement sur vos l’Auriers si justement acquis et sur la Réputation Générale et tant chérie encore par vos Concytoyens. Il ne faut pas pour cela oublier vos Amis en Europe , qui vous aiment tout autant que vos Compatriotes. Vous me dévez deux ou trois lettres. Apresat il s’agit de rendre un service éssentiel à une personne de mes Connoissances M r Poinsot démeurant...
381Thomas Jefferson to Lancelot Minor, 3 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I am 2. or 3. days later than my promise in sending you the inclosed order on Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson for 160. D 08 c for Col o Callis ’s estate to discharge to refund what Hastings Marks had recieved for the 150. acres of land in Fluvanna sold to
382John M. Perry to Thomas Jefferson, 3 [June] 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I had hoped that from the verry pressing solicitations to you through Capt Garrett that you would of Concented for me to have undertaken the buildings for the College —and I assure you that nothing is more desireous—I no that I Could please you in the execution of the work haveing it in my power to obtain the verry best mechanics—it is a fact well known to you, that many of the best buildings...
383Thomas Jefferson to John M. Perry, 3 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
In the purchase of the site of the College from you, there are two questions entirely distinct; 1. as to the title, which must be clearly so it is our duty to have conveyed to the institution clear, & unembarrassed by any conditions other than the usual one of the payment of the price stipulated . the 2 d who shall do all the various works which the prosecution of the object may require? these...
384To John Adams from Hezekiah Niles, 4 June 1817 (Adams Papers)
It is with warm feelings that I acknowledge the favor you have conferred upon me by your letter of the 25th ult. accompanied by the very interesting pamphlet you forwarded. After carefully using it for the purposes proposed, I will faithfully return it. I do not wish to be thought to as saying what I do not believe, which is not my point, when I assure you of my belief that this pamphlet may...
385From John Adams to Benjamin Waterhouse, 4 June 1817 (Adams Papers)
Your pathetic Letter of the 2d. has filled my heart with Sympathy and Grief. Your Son, by all that I know, or have heard of him, would have been an ornament to Society. Your Sorrow at his loss must be exquisite. I can give you no better Advice for your Consolation, than to read your favourite Dr Barrow. It is the Lot of humanity! You are not alone! If I look back for Sixty years, what a long...
386John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June [1817] (Jefferson Papers)
We are here, at the foot of your Mountain , but for the Want of horses—or Carriage dare not Approach Monticello — the fatigue of the Journey—I wish—to tarry here this Even g — RC ( ViU: TJP-ER ); partially dated; dateline beneath signature; addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esq r ”; endorsed by TJ as received 5 June 1817 and so recorded in SJL .
387Mr. Durot to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
permettez à un français connu de la famille Noailles qui arrive en cette ville et qui peut S’y fixer pour quelque temps, de reclamer de Vous des Sentiments de bienveillance dont il se croit digne et qu’il Se flatte de justifier à L’avenir auprès de Vous. L’etat actuel de ma fortune me fait aviser à tous les moiens honnetes d’ameliorer mon Sort et j’invoque le Secours de l’influence que vous...
388From John Adams to William Tudor, Sr., 5 June 1817 (Adams Papers)
You “never profoundly admired Mr. H.” I have suggested some hints in his favour. You “never profoundly admired Mr S A”! I have promised you an apology for him, you may think it a weak one, for I have no talent at Panegyric or Apology. “There are all sorts of men in the world.” This observation you may say is self evident & futile; yet Mr Locke, thought it not unworthy of him to make it and if...
389From James Madison to David Gelston, ca. 5 June 1817 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Gelston and requests that he will forward the inclosed to Halifax N. S. by some early conveyance. RC (Gallery of History, Las Vegas, Nev., 1998). Undated; conjectural date based on cover marked “Orange CH June 5th.” Addressed by JM to Gelston at New York and franked. Docketed by Gelston, “recd. 9th.” The enclosure was evidently JM to Valentine Gill, ca....
390Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Cathalan, [before 6 June 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you was of Feb. 1. 16. since which I have recieved your several favors of Feb. 15. Mar. 19. June 1. 4. 19. & July 12. & the several parcels of wine & Maccaroni, came safe to hand. all of them were good; but those particularly esteemed for daily use are the Nice, Ledanon & Roussillon. the Nice de Bellet is superlatively fine, for which I am particularly obliged to