651To Thomas Jefferson from John Henri Isaac Browere, 15 June 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
For your kind and consolatory Letter of the 6 th Inst. The style and spirit of its indiction, would have betrayed its author to men less acquainted with the sage of Monticello, the Author of the Declaration of American Independence, the friend of Washington, the Friend of Science and of Liberty.—None but he, who, has experienced the smiles and vicisitudes of Life, could duly appreciate your...
652Brightberry Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Having Receivd your lines together with the order of Court Made in consequence of your petition Relative to Roads feel every possible disposition to oblige you personally together with a sense of duty to my Self & Neighbourhood expect to attend agreably to your appointment RC ( MHi ); addressed: “M r Thomas Jefferson Es q ,” delivered “By y r
653To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Arrell Browne, 1 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing you take a deep interest in every new improvement in this our happy country, I take the liberty of enclosing you the report of the 3 rd Annual exhibition of the Franklin Institute, a society which bids fair to outstrip every other in usefulness, hitherto known in this City. P. A. Browne Cor: Sec: MHi .
654To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Arrell Browne, 1 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to send you enclosed a copy of the First Annual Report of the proceedings of “the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania for the promotion of the Mechanic Arts,” to which are prefixed the Charter, Constitution, and Bye laws of the Institute, with a list of the members and officers for 1824 and 1825 and the standing committees of the present year. I make no doubt but...
655Ethan A. Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 28 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
In the accompanying report , the legislature of Ohio have attempted to maintain the principles, on which they have proceeded, in their controversy with the Bank of the United States . With a feeling of anxiety, whether those principles, and the conduct of our legislature , under their influence, will be censured, or approved, by M r Jefferson , this appeal is transmitted, with the utmost...
656James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 13 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
major General Brown , who commands the northern division of our army , will have the pleasure to deliver you this letter. He visits Virg a for the purpose, of manifesting his respect & regard for yourself & m r Madison & I give him this introduction to you at his request. His gallant conduct on the Niagara frontier , in the last war, and his meritorious services, thro’ the whole war, in other...
657William H. Crawford to Thomas Jefferson, 12 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Major General Brown will deliver to you a bronze medal , struck in commemoration of the casting and erection of an Equestrian Statue of Henry the 4 of France , which has been sent to me by the Marquis Marbois with a request that it should be forwarded to you, with the assurance of his high regard for your character, and best wishes for your happiness. RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 19...
658James Brown (of Charlottesville) to Thomas Jefferson, 17 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed you have your Bond to F. Lewis , for which I received Payment in a drft Some time Since, the Bond would have been forwarded to you ere this, but it was not perfectly understood by Mr. J. Leitch what paper you wanted when your Servant applied to him for a paper. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ; with additional notation by TJ beneath endorsement: “return g my note to Field g Lewis .”
659James Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 5 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed you have 4 Copies of the advertisement , the remaining 2 Shall be made out by to morrow morning, one of those now Sent is Somewhat Soiled from lending out, if you think it is too much So to be Sent on to its destin’d place, you will let me know to morrow & I will make another Copy, I have not had time to compare them with the original, you will please give them a glance over & correct...
660To Thomas Jefferson from James Brown, 8 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to a letter received from M r Garrett the 28 th Ult o on the subject of your favor of the 8 th of the same month, I intimated to him that in order to avoid inconvenience, as a meeting of a Board of the Literary Fund could not be immediately held on account of the absence of two of its members, it might be well that a bond for $30000 be prepared & transmitted, and that as to the...
661James Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 20 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I call d on you last Spring for the payment of your Bond to Thomas F. Lewis for which I had advanced Cash, It probably has Slipt your Memory, that “I Said would deposit the Bond with Mr. James Leitch to whoom you would please make payment” (as you were not prepared to discharge it at the time I call d on you) haveing no particular use for the Money untill now, I have applied f to Mr. Leitch...
662To Thomas Jefferson from James E. Brown, 27 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, TO THE SHERIFF OF Albemarle COUNTY,— Greeting , We command you to summon Thomas Jefferson late president of the united States to appear before the JUDGE of our Superior Court of Law holden for WYTHE County: at the Court house, on the 2 nd day of the next May term, to testify and the truth to say on behalf of Henry Umbarger in a certain matter of controversy, in...
663John Brown (1762–1826) to Thomas Jefferson, 8 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by M r Cosby , who waits on you for the purpose of obtaining a contract for the erection of Such buildings as may be thought necessary, at this time, for the University of Virg a ; and who has requested me to state to you my opinion of his character, and of his fitness for the undertaking. M r Cosby has never done any work for me; nor have I ever, critically, examined...
664Matthew Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 10 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to an application Through M r S. J. Harrisson To Build the Central College I make the Following proposition. For making & Laying Common Brick finding all the materials &C, 15$ P r thousand all hard, oil Brick 30$ Rubed & guaged work 10/6 P r foot Superficial measure Cornice & parepet walls 25 Cts P r
665Matthew Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 20 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have two objection to a Referance to the Lynchburg prices for Brickwork 1st as I have Some Influanc as to the price & wishh to avoid Suspicion 2 ndly Dislike the mode of doing buisiness on that account I submit to It with Reluctance but am Satisfied the prices Should be no higher than those of Lynchburg I would not be bound that Knight shou’d Do the front work but would Say that the Franklin...
666Joseph Marx and Mr. Brown to Thomas Jefferson, [8 June 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Marx unites with Mr Brown in presenting their Respects to Mr Jefferson , their attendance at Court being required this morning, and their anxiety to return so soon as dismissed, will prevent their accepting Mr Jefferson ’s Invitation of which they will be happy to avail themselves at some future Period, RC ( DLC: TJ Papers , 217:38830–1); in Marx ’s hand; partially dated at foot of text;...
667To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Brown, 30 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am informed, that my friend D r Bache will be a candidate for the chair of chemistry, in the University of Virginia, which is about to be organized. Having lately had the pleasure of attending one of the Doctors Lectures, in this City, I feel it my duty to state that the neatness of his Exp ts & the clear arrangment of his subject as well as the perspecuity of his language brought to my...
668Samuel Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 8 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Had I been able to convene the Trustees of the Transylvania University on an earlier day, I should have replied to your very interesting Letter relative to the Tax on Books , long before this time—But the absence of some of the Board & the natural supineness of others, prevented them from taking a vote on your propositions before last week. I am, however, happy to inform you, now, that all...
669Thomas Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 28 October 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Entertaining a high opinion of thy learning and useful abilities , and sincerely believing that it is thy wish to promote whatever may be of benefit to mankind ; I have taken the liberty to forward to thee, the enclosed publication, by which thou wilt See what I have been able to effect by that long Neglected tho’ powerful agent Electricity : which I think must be gratifying to thee, and to...
670To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bruce, 7 June 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
an extract of your letter to M r Adams and his answer fell into my hands. the sastisfaction they gave me is more than I can express to find my opinion of death preported by two of the greatest character’s in the Union, It was a considerable time before I could get my own consent to address you. but believing if their was nothing that would entertain or amuse you it would not give offence to...
671To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Bruce, 17 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A man so far advanced in life as I am and of my age should live in daily expectation of being called off this stage of action to a nother would But sir I cannot feel satisfied to leave this world untill I have an opportunity to tender you my most greatful thanks for the great things that you have done for the human race as one of the workers that laid the foundation of Independence whereby...
672Henry Bry to Thomas Jefferson, 5 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Herewith you will find Some cuttings of the Rosa Sinica —which I Spoke to you of, in June last, when I had the honor to See you at Monticello : as a valuable acquisition for Hedges— I could not get here a tin box as we are without mechanics of almost any kind, & I did not like to risk my ingenuity it in making one the box would have been badly made with p the precautions I have taken to wrapp...
673Thomas B. Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to you M r Henry Bry —He is an old inhabitant of Louisiana —you will find him an intelligent and agreeable man RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ M r Jefferson ”; endorsed by TJ as received 28 June 1821 “by mr Bry ” and so recorded (with additional bracketed notation: “Bry”) in SJL
674Henry Bry to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I can hardly presume that you can remember my visit at Monticello on the 28 th of June last which I shall never forget. Since I left your hospitable mansion I travelled through the Northern & Eastern States, went in Canada viewed the falls of Niagara ; by far the grandest Sight I have beheld in the Union; I crossed lake Erie to Portland and the State of Ohio diagonally where I Saw a wilder and...
675Walker C. Buckner to Thomas Jefferson, 17 July 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
My name is Buckner . I am a wayfaring man at present, and am in great necessity. I keep my accompts regularly inserted, and am reputed to be a man of as much veracity, and have as good credit as any man in the state of Virginia . I would wish to borrow thirty dollars of you, and I would make a point of paying you in the fall. I have an estate of two thousand dollars coming to me in the fall,...
676Abner S. Bugbee to Thomas Jefferson, 11 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for a young man, like myself, to address a gentleman crowned with silver locks, and deeply versed in science, whose mind is enriched by a long course of successful experience, and whose whole life has been marked by extraordinary acts, he feels a degree of diffidence, not easily suppressed. In writing this, sir, I feel confident I am...
677Archibald S. Bulloch to Thomas Jefferson, 28 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
More than three years have elapsed, since I introduced a Son of mine, to the Christian character, by naming him Thomas Jefferson . My respect for your character, and gratitude for your services to our common Country, filled me with the ambition of participating in the honor of transmitting your name to posterity, not indeed with the pen of an historian, because I am not competent, but in the...
678Letter of Recommendation for David White from William S. Reid, John M. Gordon, George Cabell, and John Bullock, 3 March … (Jefferson Papers)
The subscribers having had considerable knowledge of the Bearer hereof, M r White , as a Plaisterer, cheerfully state, that he is, in our judgment, an excellent workman; remarkable for his diligence & fidelity in his profession, & moreover that he is well acquainted with stucco & ornamental plaistering—& cheerfully recommend him to those who may wish to employ him in his professional capacity W...
679Virginia Council of State’s Appointment of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 29 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The Governor called the attention of the board to the subject of appointing Visitors for the University of Virginia in Conformity with the provisions of an act of assembly passed the 25 January 1819 —Whereupon, the following persons were duly appointed Visitor—to wit: Thomas Jefferson — James Madison — Chapman Johnson — Jos. C. Cabell
680To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Burton, 26 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
An account of your late happy escape, with life, from the merciless hands of M r Browere taking your Bust, having appear’d in the New York Evening Post; from which account I am now fully confirmed in the opinion that a scientific Teacher of the art of Perspective and Drawing would be considered an acquisition in your University, as it concludes with these words—“I understand that M r Jefferson...
681To Thomas Jefferson from Hulb. Burton, 6 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The Lord God in the richness of his mercey hath arisin in the majisty of his power to visit & revisit the children of men for the purpose of purifying by the opperation of his own Love, their rational souls—and thereby prepare them to be happy, supremely happy, in the enjoyment of the Divine presence admitting that all external objects should to give joy or consolation—Whilst my mind (in the...
682Hutchins G. Burton to Thomas Jefferson, 8 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have acknowledged the Receipt of your esteemed favor before this time—but I have Just returned from a Journey to the Southern part of this State —The Governor as President of the Board of Trustees of our University , has given Notice for a general meeting on the 28 th of this month, for the purpose of taking under their consideration the subject of your letter —It is certainly a...
683Hutchins G. Burton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have purchased for you, a barrel of Wine two years old.—I think it much better than the barrel I sent M r Eppes —I shall forward it by the first opportunity to Richmond —I hope it may not be adulterated, as the Waggonners sometimes take the liberty of playing tricks with articles of this kind, confided to their care,— It will not be necessary to give M r Gibson any instructions about a draft...
684Hutchins G. Burton to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been much indisposed for several days, is my appology for not answering Your very friendly letter sooner— there is no Individual with whom I am acquainted, that makes it an object, to raise a full crop of Scuppernon wine—it is generally made by the poorer class of the community, and purchased it in , by the Country merchants—with many of whom I am well acquainted—Should You at any time...
685Peter Burtsell to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January [1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving by mail your letter of 19 th Ult o in which you note having received the Copy of ‘ Coltons Lacon’ which I had taken the liberty of sending to you— It was intended by me as a small tribute of respect to one of my countrymen who had taken so distinguished a part in her History It is very gratifying to me that you have done me the honour of accepting the Book—on a...
686Nathaniel Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing you, to request that you will recommend a system of female education, best adapted to the present state of our society. Such a plan as is compatable with the pecuniary circumstances of females, that will enable them to acquire a liberal and accomplished education. Should you find it convenient to furnish a plan of education, I must trouble you farther to...
687William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have obtaind a Copy from the Treasury of the prices paid in London for Instruments and enclose it for your examination— M r Crawford informs me that M r Jackson procured in Paris Instruments of the best construction for the University of Georgia at prices far below the Cost paid by Hassler ; &
688William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 7 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 26 th gave me the first intelligence of M r Nicholas ’ s ability to releive you, I never doubted, his disposition, but fear’d your absence and the importunity of Creditors would appropriate his means to themselves—It gives me Sincere pleasure to find your mind at ease upon the Subject, the magnitude of the loss would be Serious at any time, in the present condition of the...
689William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed by the Secretary of War , that the Government will not Sell at this time the Instruments procured by Mr Hasler — I should have given you this information earlier, but have been waiting in the daily expectation, to hear from D r Jackson — Mr Crawford has promised to furnish me with the paper the moment it arrives, when it shall be forwarded without delay. RC ( DLC );...
690William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to your letter of the 10 th requesting a return of the Subscription paper forwarded to me in behalf of the Central College ; I am Sorry to inform you, no letter or Subscription paper ever reached me; M r Pleasants is at this time absent on a visit to his family in Virginia as Soon as he returns, I will deliver your letter to him, which has been given to me for Safe keeping— accept D r...
691William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 28 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday at a meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means it was proposed to change the duties on wine agreable to your suggestion , & to lessen the duty upon Books printed in Foreign languages imported into the U States — both Subjects have been refer’ d to Mr Crawford for his consideration and unless he urges some strong objection I am persuaded they will pass both houses of Congress . I...
692William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 22 May 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Hepburn is at this time engaged on a Mill about 12 Miles from this place; I cannot learn exactly the place; But I have left the letter for him with Daniel Brown who expects to See him in a few days & has promised to give you the earliest answer; I have also requested him to State the necessity of his visiting you without delay, & have very little doubt you will See him Shortly— I have Sent...
693William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have forwarded by the Mail to Charlottesville a specimen of the Potowmack Marble; It is well polish’d and will give you a just Idea of the Columns in the Hall of the H of R . Please to remember me in the kindest manner to M rs R. & the family—& accept yourself my best wishes for your happiness. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Dec. 1819 and so recorded in SJL . h of r : the United...
694Samuel Butler (for Hezekiah Niles) to Thomas Jefferson, 16 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of 9 th Ins t is at Hand covering five dollars for your subscription to the Weekly Register for the current year—inclosed you have a rec t for the same. and please receive thanks for your polite attention and punctuality. S. Butler in behalf of Hez. Niles who at present is out of Town— RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “ Tho s Jefferson Esq
695To Thomas Jefferson from B.W.Y., 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The arrival of the Professors from Europe renders me very anxious, to know when we may reasonably calculate on the commencement of the operations of the University, a knowledge of that circumstance is necessary for all who intend becoming students at that place (of which number I am one) should you deem this letter worthy an answer, information on the following queries will be very acceptable...
696Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the use of the enclosed papers, which I have copied, and now commit to the first mail after my return to this place. I shall endeavor to make myself master as well of your plan for schools, as of that for Colleges, before the period at which these subjects will be taken up in the House of Delegates . If you could conveniently spare the time, I think it would be of great benefit...
697Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 11 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In my last I informed you that we then contemplated the plan of asking the Legislature to give the University the surplus revenue of the Literary Fund to the amount of $7200, which would be equivalent to the release of the debt. M r Johnson & myself had thought by this expedient we should get clear of the commitment of our friends in the House of Delegates against any scheme which would go to...
698Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 17 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Brokenbrough left this for Gen l Cocke ’s on yesterday morning. It seems that he cannot establish himself at the University until 1 st Aug t ; yet I hope you may be disposed to engage him, as, I think, he will be a source of great comfort & relief to you. I have reflected a good deal on subjects connected with the University since we separated: some thoughts have occurred to me which I beg...
699To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 20 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
On the next page you will find the vote of the Senate on the passage of your bill. Of the four senators who voted against it, two were carried off by their aversion to Lotteries. The Bill was committed at 12. I asked leave for the committee to sit during the session of the house. We reported at 1— & passed the Bill instanter. If the House of Delegates had not adjourned on account of the death...
700Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 3 January [1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here on the 30 th ult: and took my seat in the senate on 31 st . My general health is good, & the disease in my ear considerably diminished. I feel myself in a situation to return zealously & vigorously to the duties of my station, and for that purpose have taken up my lodgings at the Eagle Hotel . I trust there will be no relapse in my ear, and as to my general health my morning...