1251To Thomas Jefferson from John Griscom, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
J Griscom solicits the patronage of President Jefferson to his projected Magazine, & will be very thankful for any suggestions relative to its management.— DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1252To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My particular friends Colonel Campbell, (of the senate) with his Lady, & Major Campbell, of the Executive Council, have long promised themselves the pleasure of calling on you, in their excursions up & down the Country, thro’ your immediate neighbourhood, but have never found it entirely convenient to do so, until now, when they will hand you this— These Gentleman are already so well known to...
1253To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been able to procure you, as yet, only one quart of Mananfat Peas, which I send by my friend Major Campbell, if I can get more, in season, will forward them to you— You will find these Campbells staunch republicans, & sincere friend of the university—the senator has always voted for it, in every shape in which it has appeared before the House, & the counseller, is an ex officio director...
1254To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 9 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
You must know I have been waiting for an answer to my letter of respecting asking of you some aid having in the 1800 did the Deed that made you President of the United States, you must know it is 24 years this fourteenth of May that I left Philadelphia and travelled through (Delaware) Wilmington to Baltimore that I left Baltimore the 13th of June or thereabout to Chestertown and to Easton:...
1255To Thomas Jefferson from E. Copeland, Jr., 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday had the pleasure of receiving from Mr Bernard Peyton of Richmond V a a check on the mechanics Bank of New York for one hundred & fortysix Dollars, which sum I have placed to the Credit of Mess r Dodge & Oxnard of Marseilles, as rec d from you, & shall duly advise them of the same. MHi .
1256To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Addis Emmet, 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
If I were not about to address you on a subject, in which I am persuaded you feel a very considerable interest, I should scarcely know how to apologise for the liberty I am taking- But the advancement of Education & literature in this country has always been an object near your heart; which I understand is at present very much engaged in the organization & establishment of the state-college in...
1257To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d your three esteem d favor’s, of different dates, together , on friday last, & immediately procured, & put on board Johnson’s boat, just setting out, ten gross the best bottle Corks I could find, the Marcoupat Peas are not to be had in the City, some are soon expected, & if in time , will still send you the quantity wanted—Waggons are scarce & as Johnson promised expedition, that the...
1258To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
You must have heard, before this hour by Jefferson, of the final passage of the Bill giving the claim of Virginia upon the U.S. for pay & subsistence of troops &c. to amount of 50.000$, and interest untill received, to the University with authority to the P. & D r of Int. Improvt Fund to lend that sum to them, upon assurance of reimbursement from the indicated. My opinion is, that our...
1259To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 7 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume you have already been informed by Col: Randolph of the result of our long continued struggles for the Bonus of the Farmer’s Bank. We have been compelled to relinquish it to the Improvement Fund, and to accept an equivalent out of the Balance of the debt due from the General Government. Never have I known so obstinate a struggle between the two Houses of Assembly. M r Johnson has...
1260To Thomas Jefferson from George Thacher, 6 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am too well acquainted with the aversion that usually accompanies the minds of most people advancing upon four score years, even to wish you to take the trouble of returning any answer to this tho your sentiment, on the subject of the discourse, I conclude from what you said of M r Peirpoint, are congenial to my own. The object of this transmission is simply to give you one more fact,...
1261To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 5 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The Farmer Bank Charter extension Bill came back from the Senate today with an amendment authorizing the Members & officer of the Board of Public Works to loan 50.000$, the amt of the Bonus, for one year, to the Rector & Visitors of the University, upon assurance, to their satisfaction. that a like sum which is given to the U. would be paid by the U.S. for farther reimbursement of the War...
1262To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 4 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
An Estimate of sundries for the University of V a For fiting up eight lecture rooms with benches, & desk 300.00 〃 smoke house to each pavilion & Hotel say 16 of brick a 120$ 1 920.00 〃 some little painting to finish say from $250 to 300.— 〃 Gutters & pipes to pavilions about 250.00 〃 some paving & stone walls to back yards probably 230.00 $3,000.00 The above is an estimate of what I cons
1263To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 3 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
As the cause in Court on account of which you attended in Town yesterday did not come on & as your attendance will probably be requir’d today, will you do me the favor to make my house your Head quarters as a relief from the fatigues incident to a crowd, & take a family dinner with us— I would have call’d at Monticello this morng with the Church Paper but the duties of the School will not...
1264To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 1 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to the request contained in your favor of the 25 th ins t , now before me, have this day forwarded Bank check, for one hundred forty six, $146 Dollars, to E. Copeland Junior of Boston, with a request that it may be placed at your credit— I expect your North Carolina Wine this Week, & will forward it by Johnson when he next goes up with his Boat— MHi .
1265To Thomas Jefferson from James Pleasants, 1 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In conformity with the Act of Assembly in such case made and provided, the Executive have this day proceeded to the appointment of seven visitors for the University of Virginia to serve for the next four years. I have the honor of forwarding to you herewith, a copy of the advice of Council which mentions the names of the persons so appointed the day, of their first meeting, with supplementary...
1266To Thomas Jefferson from James Pleasants, 1 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, TO Thomas Jefferson ESQUIRE, GREETING: KNOW YOU, That our Governor, in pursuance of the provisions of an Act of the General Assembly, entitled “An Act for establishing an University,” and by and with the advice of our Council of State, doth hereby constitute and appoint you, the said Thomas Jefferson a Visitor of the University of Virginia, with all the powers...
1267To Thomas Jefferson from John Cartwright, 29 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Accept the cordial salutation of one who claims to have in view the same objects with yourself—the firm establishment of freedom, the diffusion of knowledge, the happiness of Man. In evidence thereof, accept a work, entitled “The English Constitution Produced and Illustrated”, together with an “Abridgment” of the same, to which is appended some additional matter. These are accompanied with...
1268To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Everett, 29 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to an intimation in a note, which I wrote You sometime ago I now beg leave to offer to Your Acceptance a copy of a school book, which I have lately published.—The appearance of this work has been long delayed, by accidental Causes beyond my control, and the few observations, which I designed respectfully to offer to You, in reply to a portion of Your letter of February 23. of the...
1269To Thomas Jefferson from John Cartwright, 29 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Books, which in the service of virtue, breathe a vital spirit, must be supposed ambitious of appearing where kindred spirits associate. As such, the Writer hopes that the work entitled “ The English Constitution Produced and Illustrated ,” may be found not unworthy of acceptance by a Seminary of Science where “Government” is a prominent study. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
1270To Thomas Jefferson from Chiles Terrell, 26 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
If you have not made any arrangement to fill the Stewardship of the University, it would gratify me, to be appointed to that office; and if it should be carried into operation next winter, I am willing to commence this Spring, in order to prepare the Garden & lots for a supply of vegetables. In presenting myself to your Notice, for the object in view, it may be proper to give a short account...
1271To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 23 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The cause of the Greeks I fear will derive but little aid from this quarter—I have convers’d with Mr Southall on the subject, & find him dispos’d to wait for Mr Gordon who is expected on Court Monday. I thank you for the Pamphlet & will make the best use of it when the opport y offers. I see on the Catalogue. No 3642 the Port Royal Greek Grammar which I would like to have but must decline the...
1272To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 23 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Above I hand a/c sales your super fine flour, on hand, at $5, sixty days credit, which is the height of the market— I shall ever feel the sincerest gratitude to you, for the kind & prompt exertions you have used, for me, at Washington, & right now, that I occasioned you the trouble, at this time, as it appears the old gentleman, contrary to all expectations is rallying again, his dangerous...
1273To Thomas Jefferson from Edmund Bacon, 22 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
With pleasure I proceed to send to you a few lines. hopeing on the arrival of this it may find you injoying the grait blessing of good helth. myself and family are in reasonable helth at present. we had some sickness last fall but none of a serious nature. this part of the country is some subjic to ague and fever. in certain low damp places and neare water coursis. but those who live on high...
1274To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 22 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Our plans for a Church, which it was thought promis’d well, have all fail’d. The meeting, (of the citizens) which was design’d to give energy to the proposition for erecting a place of public worship, appointed a Committee to select a site for the building & to report a plan of subscription. The Committee did not effect the former object, but they reported a plan of subscription, in which the...
1275To Thomas Jefferson from Ira H. Taylor, 21 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In behalf of the Franklin Literary Society, of Jefferson College, we have the pleasure, to inform you that you have been elected an honerary member, of our infant institution, Contemplating the pleasure, and advantage, which, we may derive from having an experienced Patriot, a Statesman, and a friend of science, and religion, an honerary member, one, too, who has taken so deep an interest in...
1276To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 19 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I received in due time by the mail your favor of the 3 d ins t I have not written in reply, because I have been absorbed in the discharge of my duties at this place. From the first moment I heard of the bill to recharter the Farmer’s Bank, I fixed upon it as furnishing a good opportunity to provide the fifty thousand dollars for our Library & Apparatus. I mentioned my views to M r Garrett when...
1277To Thomas Jefferson from John Laval, 19 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Account is credited with $10= inclosed in your letter of the 11 th inst t , leaving a balance of $3.75 in your favor— I have disposed of several copies 8 vo of Laplace’s Systeme du monde , the only one I can procure, now, is a 4 to sewed, 456 pages; Paris 1813, for $6= I don’t send it for fear it might not meet your Approbation, as you order a copy 8 vo —if, for want of an 8 vo , this 4...
1278To Thomas Jefferson from Turner Richardson, 17 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
A relation of mine as I have been informed about 14 or 15 years past; was in your employ (a mechanic of some character) his name was Richard Richardson as I have been informed and has been dead many years. I will thank you to inform me; whither you have any knowledge of his having an Uncle by the name of Richardson, who resided in Jamaica, or the West India Islands, who was the owner of...
1279To Thomas Jefferson from P. Reigart, 16 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 11th Inst. enclosing five Dollars, has been duly rec d And that Amt. placed to your Credit, which pays up to September next, or to no. 676. for H. Niles P. Reigart MHi .
1280To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 16 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you saturday last, ten Boxes Tin, by a Waggon, who promised to deliver it to you , at Monticello , at 50¢ per hundred, which is very low—hope they will reach you safely— I remitted M r Barnes the $65125/100 Dollars, mentioned in my last, the day after the date of that letter, in a Bank check— Flour $5 dull Wheat 92 @ 95¢ Tobacco $2½ @ 10 Private Our old friend D r F.....e is very low; &...
1281To Thomas Jefferson from Carlo Guiseppe Guglielmo Botta, 15 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai lu, il y a quelques jours, dans le N o 2079 du New-york daily advertiser que le respectable mr. Barnet, votre Consul à Paris, a eu la bonté de me prêter, la lettre que vous avez écrite le 12 Octobre dernier, à mr. John Adams, ancien président des états unis. Cette lecture m’a causé la plus vive émotion. D’un côté elle a réveillé en moi le souvenir d’événements dont je me suis occupé avec...
1282To Thomas Jefferson from Constantine Samuel Rafinesque, 15 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I perceive by the Newspapers, that the University of Virginia is to be put immediatly in operation; and on that occasion I beg leave to renew my former application, to be considered a Candidate for any Professorship that may be established and for which I may be found fitted.—I need not repeat my former offers and explanations, hoping that they are still kept in mind.—I have merely to add that...
1283To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Gardner Swift, 15 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received a Message from the Marquis de la Fayette in relation to the sale of a valuable Mathematical & Philosophical Library, now in my possession, belonging to the Estate of the late John Garnett Esq r of New Brunswick;—The widow & daughter of M r Garnett are now near the residence of the Marquis, & he takes an interest in their welfare.—Your solicitude for the interests of the...
1284To Thomas Jefferson from John B. West, 15 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In endeavoring to obtain information concerning Co l Birds lottery for the disposal of land in the City of Richmond, which took place some time before the Revolutionary war, and all that drew lots as far as they can be come at I know of no source more competent than yourself rendered so by superior opportun i ties, to give such information. I find it necessary with the view of recovering some...
1285To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Engelbrecht, 14 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The subject of my letter will perhaps appear of rather an odd nature, but their being persons of many difrent notions in the world, and mine being of a peculiar cast, I do hope you will favour me with my request. I mearly wish a letter from you in your own hand writing, which I wish to frame after your death, which I wish to preserve in honour of you,—as to the Subject matter. it may be what...
1286To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 14 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
By Mr A. Whileton you will receive Ten Boxes Tin if deliv d in good order by fght at three shillings per recivd’d MHi .
1287To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Barnard, 12 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Having come down into this District to pay a Visit to my Brother, I brought with me the Manuscript of a Polyglott-Grammar which I began to compile at first, as a source of Amusement in my leisure hours, but which I afterwards thought of offering to the Consideration of those skilled in languages in Philadelphia. And tho’ when I offered it to their Notice it was not in a State fit for...
1288To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 12 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be pleased to certify on the enclosed as to M r Tho s Maurys qualifications as a teacher and what reliance may be put in his statements CSmH : Jefferson File.
1289To Thomas Jefferson from Andrea Pini, 12 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Nell’annuziarle la recezione della gentilissima sua lettera rimessoci dal Sig r Console generale Tommaso Appleton, ci faciamo un preciso dovere di risponderli e ringraziarla della proposizione che V. S. si è compiaciuto farci riguardo la restituzione del Capitale che trovassi nelle di lei mani; Noi l’acettiamo con ricconoscenza, e siamo pienamente soddisfatti di ritirare questa Somma in tre...
1290To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 12 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your isteem d favor 9 th inst. is now before me— I have this day paid your dft:, favor J. & Raphael; for $200 Dollars, & will, by next mail, remit John Barnes of Geo: Town, $65.25 Dollars, for a/c Co l John Trumbull, as you request— M r Smith has no Glass on hand, at present, but has this day ordered from Boston, the quantity & sizes you wish, which shall be forwarded to you, as soon as rec d...
1291To Thomas Jefferson from John Barnes, 10 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The long wished for Occurance, in your Esteemed fav r of the 5 th Ins t with referance to Col o Trumbull, was truly gratifying—as it afforded me the extreme pleasure of your injoying perfect health, & the use of your injured hand, restored to a certain degree, is certified by the sample before me, —may the continuance of both,—to your utmost wishes, is not only the prayers of your particulars...
1292To Thomas Jefferson from Isaac Cox Barnet, 10 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
At the particular recommendation of Count de Tracy —I send you the enclosed pamphlet —He says you will read it with much interest. He charges me also to present you his most affectionate respects. He has often assured me that he loves you more than any man on your side of the Atlantic—and his love is great for the family of freemen over which you have so usefully and so honorably presided....
1293To Thomas Jefferson from John Trumbull, 9 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Washington DC Feb y 9th 1824 Rec d of Tho s Jefferson Esq through the hands of John Barns Esq r $65.25 for two prints of the Declaration of Independence & the framing of them— $65.25 Wolcott Huntington Agent for Col o Trumbull MHi .
1294To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
On the receipt of your letter of the 9 th of October, by the way of London, inclosing one for m r Pini, I wrote him, requesting him to call on me, the first time, he should come to Leghorn, for I was unwilling, to hazard it by post, or even private hands.—accordingly a few days since, he came to my house, when I deliver’d to him your letter, which he requested me to interpret—I then fully &...
1295To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 8 th of October, reach’d my hands, only on the 21 st of the last month, and through M r Williams of London; with one from this latter, covering Sites of exchange on this place, for the net proceeds of your remittance to him, which deducting his com s discount & postage, will produce here, when paid, (as they are at 3 months) 3940: Dolls 50. cts Say three thousand nine...
1296To Thomas Jefferson from Wright Converse, 8 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Pardon the trouble that I give you as I much dislike to trouble at an advanced age and in retirement M rs Mary Batting formally the widow Hardy and wife of John Hardy, enclosed to you in the year of 1807 or 8 a Copy of a Judgment for £908.11 s against the State of Georgia which Suit was commenced in the year of 1783 Liberty County Georgia— Answered her letter & sent back the package that Copy...
1297To Thomas Jefferson from Peachy Ridgeway Gilmer, 8 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The inscription on the Tomb Stone, of M r Burwell, will conform to the directions, given in your letter of the 13 th Jany: It will be compleated and placed over his remains in the spring: MHi .
1298To Thomas Jefferson from William Newburn, 8 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
William Newburn has the honour of presenting to Mr Jefferson his highest respects—& hopes for his excuse in the liberty taken by sending the inclosed to his care— The inclosure contains a few Seeds of the Cowslip & Primose, recd by Wm in a letter from England—it is believed there are none other in the United States—& hoped they will be acceptable to M rs Randolph. They are inclosed to M r...
1299To Thomas Jefferson from Giacomo Raggi, 7 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this morning seen the Captain & have orders to go on board tomorrow, & he says he shall sail in all probability tomorrow, or the day after. I have found here a young Italian, who speaks very well his native language & the English. His age is about 25 years, & if you or your friends would like such a person to wait on the table & c I can recommend him as a young man of ability &...
1300To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 7 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
have addressed you letter prior to this expecting you would notice me. I having taken an active part at the Election in the year 1800 Being a printer I had some advantage as I could get a line put into Mr Greens paper at Annapolis and this step that made you President of the United States of America—I am now indisposed & shall thank you much for a few Dollars and it will be remembered you must...