1261George H. Richards to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
It has long been a favourite object of my literary ambition to become the biographer of yourself and a few other the great and eminent men of our country. The varied scenes which have passed in review since you came upon the stage of action, and the part you have acted in that novel but & splendid drama which has been exhibited in the theatre of the new world, have created a public interest in...
1262To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Tornquist, 26 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ the Lines you honoured me with were not favourable for my physical cabinet, I flatter myself that you, as a Protector of the Arts & Sciences in this Country, will not be offended If I hand you a few Catalogues of this Apparatus; for according to the opinion of several Professors, there is not Such a complete physical Cabinet anywhere in the United=States.— As it is uncertain, whether or...
1263Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I am again out of funds to meet the drafts of the Proctor of the University and the holders of a few, are pressing. I therefore enclose a check for three thousand dollars for your approval. I would come up to see you in person, but am detained by the court setting today. I intend starting early tomorrow morning to Richmond and wish to take the enclosed check down with me. RC ( CSmH: JF );...
1264Jesse Wharton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 May 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of enclosing to you, a report of the late Gen l Daniel Smith respecting the running of the southern boundary of Virginia , by himself and D r Thomas Walker ; both of whom, I presume, you were well acquainted with. It is probable you have some recollection of the running of that line, the extent of that line—& the order given by you, if you were then the Governor of...
1265Peter S. Du Ponceau to Thomas Jefferson, 3 January 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received the Letter you have done me the honor to write to me , dated the 28 th ult o which shall be treated as it is meant, as Strictly private & confidential. I am well acquainted with M r Sanderson . Some Years ago a M r Carré , a planter from S t Domingo
1266Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
The unexpected departure of the Brig. Free Ocean Capt: Bartholomew , this day for Phil a together with many avocations for the Squadron of Com o Stewart now here, allows me only the time to say, that I have shipp’d on board the above mention’d vessel, two Cases cont’g 84 bottles of montepulciano wine, which exactly balances, what you term the “ atom ,” after paying mad me mazzei .— It is...
1267William J. Coffee to Thomas Jefferson, 8 September [1822] (Jefferson Papers)
About the midle of this month it was your request to have the ornaments for Bedford House , as well as the ornaments for the University they are all, in great fordwardness and will be redy for shipment on the Last of this month, no time has been Lost sincs I have been at home or have I applyed a single hour to any other Employ ment so verry Laboreous & difficult has been this undertaking. but...
1268To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have heard with the deepe s t regret of your present, or late indisposition, & agreeable to your request, have this day deposited in the post office ½ lb Gum Arabic, to your address, which I hope will reach you safely—Hoping soon to hear of your entire restoration, remain MHi .
1269To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 15 June 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
It was my intention to have called on you this evening, and to have presented in person M r Goodwyn, who will have the pleasure to deliver to you this letter, but have been prevented by the rain. He is a son, of M r P. Goodwyn, a member of Congress, I believe, during your service, in the gov t , as well as mine. Having purchased a part of my land here, he will become your neighbour, and I am...
1270John G. Robert (for Patrick Gibson) to Thomas Jefferson, 17 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent by Ja s Johnson s boat to you Eleven cases wine & one of macaroni in good order— You will pay toll for passing the locks at Columbia — I wo d wish M r T. E. Randolph to be more explicit hereafter in sending your flour down as a great deal of trouble has been unnecessarily incurred by the boatman Eye’s not knowing where to deliver it— it has in consequence remained sometime in a...