3351Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Paper Model of Thomas Mann Randolph’s Plow, [ca. 2 May 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
MS ( NNGL , on deposit NHi ); cut and folded by TJ.
3352Memorandum Books, 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Inclosed to Wm. Paxton 10.D. supplement to fee ante Nov. 13. 3. Desired Bernard Peyton to remit for me to Henry A. S. Dear borne Collector of Boston 78.23 duties, freight &c. of 25. boxes of wines, oil, maccaroni, & anchovies from Joshua Dodge of Marseilles. 6. Hhd. xp. 5.D. 7. Gave Edmd. Meeks ord. on James Leitch for 20.D.
3353Thomas Jefferson: Memo of arrival and departure of mail stages, 22 Dec. 1825, 22 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
office. Dec r 22. 1825 Arrival. Departure. Fredericksburg Monday } 7½ A.M. Tuesday } 2. P.M. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Richmond Thursday } 6. P.M.
3354Call for Meeting of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 15 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
We the subscribers visitors of the University of Virginia being of opinion that it will be to the interest of that institution to have an occasional meeting of the visitors by special call on the thursday preceding the next meeting of the General assembly do therefore appoint that day for such meeting, and request the attendance of the sd visitors accordingly. Witness our hands on the several...
3355Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 2–3 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia , at the sd University , on monday 2 d of Oct r 1820 , present Thomas Jefferson , James Madison , Robert B. Taylor , John H. Cocke , and Joseph C. Cabell
3356Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the Shadwell Mill Account, [ca. 15 April 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Observations on particular articles of the Shadwell mill acc t of Apr. 15. 20. 1819. July 1. ‘By balance due to Th:J by last settlement.’ to wit Flour 48 Bar–121 ℔ the balance stated then as due to me was 50. Bar towit a quarter’s rent due June 30.
3357Meeting Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 7 Apr. 1823, 7 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A meeting of the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia was held at the University on 7 th April 1823, at which were present Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Chapman Johnson, George Loyall and Joseph C. Cabell. It was resolved that the Loan of sixty thousand dollars which the President and Directors of the Literary Fund were authorized by an Act of the last General Assembly to make to...
3358Enclosure: List of Wine and Food Ordered from Stephen Cathalan by Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Jefferson Randolph, [ca. 6 … (Jefferson Papers)
Vin de Perpignan de M. Durand . 100. gallons, en double futaille . Vin de Ledanon . 100. bottles. say, one hundred. Vin de Nice de Bellet. 200. bottles. say, two hundred. best Olive oil. 5. gallons in bottles. Maccaroni 100. ℔. Raisins. 50. ℔. those of Smyrna, sans pepins , would be preferred. Anchovies. 1. doz. bottles. the above are for
3359Memorandum Books, 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 1. Hhd. exp. 1.D. 4. Do. .50. 4. On settlement of E. Meeks’s acct. the balance due him Dec. 1. 23 when he quitted me was 15.D. which is the sum due to G. W. Nicholas on my assumpsit ante Nov. 3. The state of my notes in the banks was thus. Dec. 4. F.’s bk. 3200. qu. omission of 1400. to F. B.
3360Thomas Jefferson: Solemn declaration and protect of the Commonwealth of VA..., 24 Dec. 1825, 24 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We the General assembly of Virginia, on behalf, and in the name, of the people thereof do declare as follows. The states in N. America which confederated to establish their independance on the government of Great Britain, of which Virginia was one, became, on that acquisition, free and independant states, and as such authorised to constitute governments, each for itself, in such form as it...
3361Thomas Jefferson’s Estimate of Funds and Expenditures for Central College, [by 30 December 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
D C Albemarle Glebe lands. 3,195 .86 Subscriptions 27,610 . Fluvanna . 2,590 Nelson 2,052 Lynchburg 900 Richmond 820 Williamsbg
3362Thomas Jefferson’s Drawing of Shadwell Mills and Canal, [before 19 November 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
from the waste to the head of the digging for the bason is 30. yds from the waste thence to the upper point of the spit of ground 78 yds. thence to the safety gate 75. yds to the toll mill 75. yds to upper corner of manuf g mill 46. yds from the lower corner of manuf g mill across the valley to the store house 62. yds
3363Thomas Jefferson: List of UVa. professors, 16 May 1825, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Garrett Southall Wood Bonnycastle , — Key Long ViU .
3364University of Virginia: Statement of income and expenditures, 28 May 1826, 28 May 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Estimate for 1826. made May 28. 26. Demands which must be met promptly Resources. D Annuity for 1826 15,000 Salaries of 7. Professors @ 1,500 10,500 Rent of 6. Hotels 1,200. Law d o for 6. months 750 Dormitory rent, suppose 164 stud ts @ 8.D. 1,312 Orindary expences of the establmt 3,500
3365Thomas Jefferson: Memo of Books Sent to Frederick A. Mayo, 9 Jan. 1824, 9 January 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Mayo Fred. A. Jan 9. 24. Cicero de officiis Ciceronis opuscula Ciceronis res publica. Jus Colonianum. Brand. Aristotelis Politica Ethica Onesandri Strategicus Athes. [by miss Wright. Gr. manual as Model sent him the above books to be bound, and wrote him lre of advice Officia pa. Opuscula pref. 20 text 383–638 253 officia
3366Deposition in Sam & Esther, persons of colour v. Henry Umberger, 2 May 1825, 2 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The deposition of Thomas Jefferson taken at his House in the County of Albemarle this second day of May in the year One thousand eight hundred and Twenty five, to be read as evidence in a suit depending in the Supreme Court of law holden for the County of Wythe wherein Esther & Sam who sue in forma pauperis are Plts and Henry Umbarger is Def t agreeable to Notice herewith annexed—The said...
3367Memorandum Books, 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 3. Mary R. pocket money 2.D. hhd. xp. .13. Desired B. Peyton to remit 20.D. to Harrison Hall for the Portfolio to the end of the current year, and wrote to Hall to discontinue my sbscrption. after that. 4. Hhd. xp. .50 ink .25. 8. Sewers 1. oysters .75. 10. Hhd. xp. .60. 14.
3368Enclosure: Agreement between David Knight and Central College, 11 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The Subscriber agrees with m r Jefferson to go Immediately to Charlottsville , & there to work faithfully, upon the Central College at the Rate of five Dollars ⅌ Day & his Diet, found, Knight finds his own Lodging. m r Jefferson to pay Knight , five Dollars ⅌ Day, for Two days going, & Two days Returning, & Two Dollars ⅌ Day, for the four Days—for Travelling expences. David Knight Oct 11. 1817
3369Thomas 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...
3370Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 3 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia at the said University on monday the 3 d of April 1820 , present Thomas Jefferson , James Madison , James Breckenridge , John H. Cocke , and Joseph C. Cabell .
3371Thomas Jefferson’s Estimate of Tin Needed to Roof Monticello, 5 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Measures of the roof for estimating tin July 5. 22. N.E. quarter beginning with the piazzo roof, 5 planes to N.E. Portico top line bottom line half height sq. f squares boxes tin 1. 21– 6 9– 0 15 f–
3372Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Lease of Tufton and Lego to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, [after 1 January 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
Memms of an agreement between Tho s Jefferson & Tho s J. Randolph for the lease of the Tufton & Lego plantations of the sd Th: Jefferson with all the negroes, stock and utensils upon them. The lease is to continue five years. the negroes are to be maintained, clothed and their taxes and levies paid by the lessee,
3373Thomas Jefferson: List of Taxable property in Albemarle County, 1 Feb. 1823, 1 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
a list of taxable property in Albemarle county Feb. 1. 1823, for which the subscriber is responsible ? 2597. acres of land ? 56. slaves above 12. years of age 1. Landau horses and mules. MHi .
3374Enclosure: Thomas Appleton’s Agreement to Hire Giacomo Raggi and Michele Raggi, 17 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Per l’Atto presente benche privato, da valere, e tenere come se fosse un Publico Instrumento, apparisca e sia noto Qualmente Fra l’Illmo Sig Tommaso Appleton Console Generale degli Stati Uniti d’America in Livorno , ed in questa Parte nella Qualità di Incaricato dal Sig Tommaso Jefferson di Virginia in America da una, ed i Sig i Michele Raggi , di Condizione Scultore Ornatista, e Jacopo Raggi...
3375University of Virginia: State of the funds of the UVA as of 1 Jan. 1825, 15 Mar. 1825, 15 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
State of the funds of the University Jan. 1. 1825. Due on Annuity of 1823 800 Debt from the Library fund 6,000 Debts due to individuals 6,144. Annuity 15,000 To be remitted to Italy for capitals, bases, pavem t 3,000. Bank loan on credit of arrearages of sbscrpt ns 5,000 Ordinary current expences of the year 3,500. Residuum of sperate arrearages (3426) ½ y s
3376Thomas Jefferson’s Recommendation of John Taylor’s Construction Construed, [ca. 27 June 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Extract of a letter from Th Jefferson to ——— I have read Col o Taylor ’s book of ‘Constructions construed’ with great satisfaction, and, I will say, with edification; for I acknolege it has corrected some errors of opinion into which I had slidden, without sufficient examination. it is the most logical retraction of our governments to the original and true principles of the constitution...
3377Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Early Career (the so-called “Autobiography”), [6 January–29 July 1821], with editorial note … (Jefferson Papers)
1821. Jan. 6. at the age of 77. I begin to make some memoranda and state some recollections of dates & facts concerning myself, for my own more ready reference & for the informn of my family. The tradition in my father ’s family was that their ancestor came to this country from Wales , and from near the mountain of Snowden , the highest in Gr. Br. I noted once a case from Wales in the law...
3378Thomas Jefferson’s Conveyance of Milton Lands to Martin Dawson, 28 March 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
This Indenture made on the 28 th day of March 1818 between Thomas Jefferson of the one part and Martin Dawson of the other both of the County of Albemarle Witnesseth that the said Thomas in consideration of the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars to him in hand paid by the sd Martin hath given granted bargained and sold unto the said Martin a certain parcel of land in the same County...
3379Thomas Jefferson: Memo on Wm J Coffee’s agreement with U.Va., 10 Apr. 1823, 10 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
In the agreem t signed by mr Brockenbrough and inclosed to me by mr Coffee, and again returned to him, under Pavilion N o 1. the words ‘lead to be paid for extra’ and under Pavilion N o 2. the words ‘the whips of lead to be pd for extra’ are expressly inserted in the body of the description [various notes by TJ] : 3/6. N.Y. = .43¾ Coffee 413.34 Br. 382.39 pack g 13.64 396.03 lead
3380Thomas Jefferson: Memo re. renewal of notes, 10 Mar. 1824, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Farmers Bank due 15/18 March $1,400.00 do do do 5/8 April 3 200.00 United States Bank do 18/21 do 2 250.00 do do
3381Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on the Siting of Central College, 18 July 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
1817 Operations at & for the College July 18. a. the place s at which the theodolite was fixed being the center of the Northern square, and the point destined for some principal building in the level of the square l.m n.o. the fall from a. to d. 18.f. ₒ from a. to d the bearing magnetically S. 21. W add for variation 2 ½ S.
3382Thomas Jefferson: Regulations on UVa Student Apparel, ca. 4-5 Mar. 1825?, 4 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Those who, by a vote of the faculty, shall have been deemed qualified to become candidates for Diplomas, at the examination which is to close the session of the year, may be permitted to wear gowns in ordinary during the year. he who fails to obtain the Diploma at a first trial, may wear his Candidate’s gown thro’ another session, at the judgment and discretion of the Faculty, but not after a...
3383Thomas Jefferson’s Instructions for Repair of Skylight and Roof at Poplar Forest, [August 1819?] (Jefferson Papers)
for the flat roof over the Hall at Poplar Forest . let the sky-light run from East to West. 16. panes long. and only the length of 2. panes wide. groove the upper end of the pane ½ I. into the ridge bar and let the lower end lap 1.I. on the lower bar the ridge-bar of the sash (if in one piece) must be 2.I. sq. but if in 2. pieces they must be 1.I. by 3.I. the lower bar or rail of the sash 4.I....
3384University of Virginia: State of the Funds of the University, 31 Dec. 1823, 31 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Annual income of the University D The Annuity 15,000. Rent of 6. Hotels @ 150.D. each 900. of 100. dormitories @ 16.D 1,600. of 9. d o smaller @ 12.D 108. University rent on 218.D. @ 12.D. each 2,616 20,224. Annual expences D Bursar’s commission on 20,244.D. 202.24 Proctor’s salary
3385Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Nicolas G. Dufief, 23 August 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
T. Jefferson Esq. 1820 To N. G. Dufief March 31. Potter ’s Aeschylus, 1 vol. 8vo bds . $2. 50. May 17 Aeschylus Gr. & Lat. 18 o
3386Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on University of Virginia Pavilions, 7 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
from central line of library from central line of Library. f f to Pavilion N o I. 68 whole. 68. to
3387Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Delivery of Building Material for Shadwell Milldam, [ca. 29 August 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
1822. Wormly Jerry Isaac Ned total. Aug. 6 24 22
3388Thomas Jefferson’s Notes for a Biography of George Wythe, [ca. 31 August 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Notes for the biography of George Wythe . George Wythe was born about the year 1727. or 1728. of a respectable family in the county of Elizabeth city on the shores of the Chesapeak . he inherited from his father a fortune sufficient for independance & ease. he had not the benefit of a regular education in the schools, but acquired a good one of himself, and without assistance; insomuch as to...
3389Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Capitals for University of Virginia Buildings, [after 6 March 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
I D N o I . East. Ionic. 4. Capitels . dim d diam. 26 ½ cost 240. freight
3390Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Patrick Gibson, [ca. 12 September 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Account Sales of 19 Bbls flour & One Hhd Tobacco for Th: Jefferson 1820 May 1 Recd for 1 Hhd Tobacco Shockoe TJ 1710.160.1550. Refused @ $5.10 $79. 05 June 21
3391Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Central College, 7 October 1817 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors &c. held at Charlottesville 7. Oct: 1817. On information of the amount of the subscriptions to the Central College, known to be made, and others understood to be so, the board resolves, that the Pavilion now erecting be completed as heretofore directed, with the 20. dormitories attached to it, and that two other pavilions be contracted for and executed the next...
3392Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Recommendation of Gerard E. Stack, [ca. 25 November 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
Believing that it would be advantageous to have a school established in the neighborhood of the University , where the classical languages should be accurately taught, and subjects might be competently prepared for entering that institution as soon as it should be opened, mr Stack of Philada , subscriber to the preceding advertisement was invited to come & establish such a school . he was...
3393Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Poplar Forest Survey, 9 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
✓ 1817. Dec. 9. Beg g in the S. 50. E. line at 12 ½ po. from the fore & aft. white oak, and 111 ½ po. from the corner near the N. London road. ✓ N. 70. E. at 54. po. the spring is 1. po. on N. side; at 68. po. his corner in the field as suppos d in all 110.88 po. to
3394Thomas Jefferson: Application of the Funds of the University of Va., ca. 31 Dec. 1823?, 31 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Funds of the University. Application of the Funds. Balance on hand at the close of every year D D 1820. Apr. 1 st loan 40,000 1820. Apr. Debts 10,000 Oct. d o 20,000 1821. Jan. 1.
3395Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the Central College, 28 July 1817 (Madison Papers)
At a called meeting of the Visitors of the Central College, held at the House of Mr. Madison in Orange, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, John Hartwell Cocke, and Joseph C. Cabell, being present: The plan of the first Pavilion to be erected, and the proceedings thereupon, having been stated and agreed to— It is agreed that application be made to Doctor Knox of Baltimore to accept the...
3396Thomas Jefferson: Binder’s directions, with fragmentary table of contents for Live of Jesus, 1823?, 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
leather back Roscoe Penal jurispr. This slip was in the work of which the above is the title, viz the direction to the binder, written by Tho s Jefferson, for the lettering on the back.— See over Luke .1–7.(1.) 21.(1.) 39.40.42–48.(2.) 51.52.48. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.