661Enclosure: Receipt from the Mutual Assurance Society to Thomas Jefferson, 14 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson To the Mutual Assurance Society against Fire on Buildings of the State of Virginia , Dr. To Quota s of the year s 1814 1815 1816 1817 & 1818 on Buildings in Albemarle insured by Declaration No. 389. $12 84 100 each year $64.20. Interest
662John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 14 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Not being able to negociate the Dft I prevailed upon one of the Banks here to take it on Deposit & purchased of M r Stephen Girard the following Dfts on James Laffite & C o Paris to my order dated 12 May at 60 Days S t the fourths of which I now enclose to you having Sent on the firsts to new York to be forwarded & the seconds will go by next opportunity viz N o 382 for 2415
663Daniel Brent to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just had the Honor to receive your note of the 12th , enclosing an open Letter for m r Gallatin at Paris , which I immediately sealed, and one for m r Beasley at Havre , and requesting that I would give these Letters a Conveyance, with the public Despatches. I have the satisfaction to inform you that they will forthwith be sent to the
664Bennett H. Henderson to Thomas Jefferson, 15 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Some years ago I made a deed to James L Henderson for my my interest in Some land lying around the town of Milton I took a bond for the Conveyance of a tract of land in this Country to which he never had a title when this deed was made I was an infant but that Circumstance I Should never have taken an advantage of had I not been deceiv,d my brother is dead leaving no indemnity for the...
665Mathew Carey & Son to Thomas Jefferson, 16 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
By this day’s mail we forward Virgil , & by in a few days we will forward V. Romæ & M c Mahon — We rec d yesterday a few Law Books from London , among which were nine of Bridgman , one of which we have this day forwarded to care of
666William H. Fitzhugh to Thomas Jefferson, 18 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
At the request of some of my neighbors, I have undertaken to ask your opinion and such information, as your own experience will enable you to give, as to the most direct line of communication between the City of Washington , and that section of the country in which you reside. From the former place a turnpike road, designed to intersect the Little River turnpike between the six & seven...
667Peter Poinsot to Thomas Jefferson, 18 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
À la recommandation de mon digne & vertueux ami le Genéral Kosciuzko Je me permis de vous écrire le 25 Juin dernier , & vous envoyai une de ses lettres par la voye de M r Barnett mon ami, votre Consul Genéral a Paris , & le duplicata le 15 Juillet Suivant par Bordeaux , N’ayant pas été favorisé de vos nouvelles. Je viens Solliciter de vôtre bienveillance, pour vous prier de vous interesser...
668James P. Preston to Thomas Jefferson, 20 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
From the determination of M r Baldwin the late Engineer to withdraw from the service of the State, The President and Directors of the Board of Public works, are under the necessity of appointing a suitable person to sup p ly the vacancy thus produced. M r F. R. Hassler now of New Ark, New Jersey , is among others an applicant for the appointment. In his letter to the Sec y of the Board in...
669John McKinney to Thomas Jefferson, 21 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
After my best Respects to you, I would just inform you, I Never have had it in my power to procure to you, the Panther skin, you Requested Me to have with it’s head & Teeth, feet & Nails (or Claws) all to it, & to be as near in form, as possible like as if it was alive—But I still Look out to have it: as soon as possible & if I Do, I will forward it to you, with all speed— Also, I now have in...
670Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 21 May 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
After all my exertions, it is impossible for me to execute your commission . I cannot find in this City one map of V a which is not pasted on linen and mounted on Rollers.—The Agent of the map resides here; but he has one no Copy of the description you desire.—A new Edition of it is in hand, and he has therefore pushed off the old ones as fast as he could. If you will instruct me to purchase a...
671John McKinney to Thomas Jefferson, 23 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
With esteeme, I imbrace this appertunity, of writing to you—Alho, I wrote you the other Day by male— as the Bearer M r Thatchers , is to pass through your County, & whereas our males, have lately, been very Uncertain—I have that thought it most adviseable to write by him, too as I am now Anxous for an Answer Imme diately — Sir—I was formerly Acquainted wi have been Several times at your...
672John M. Perry to Thomas Jefferson, 26 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have unexpectedly to go to Lynchburg again—My son Tho s has got So much worse since I left there that my Brother has sent a Messenger for me a second time— M r Dinsmore who will hand you this has promised to begin to work on the pavillion I have undertaken to do for the College —I hope by this araangement arrangement that we shall be yet able to have it done in time or So near that it will not
673John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 29 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
As Holly is a Diamond of a Superiour Water, it would be crushed to pouder by mountainous oppression in any other Country. Even in this, he is a light Shining in a dark place. His System is founded in the hopes of Mankind: but they delight more in their Fears. When will Men have juster Notions of the Universal eternal Cause? Then will rational Christianity prevail. I regrett Hollys Misfortune...
674Thomas Jordan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
On my arrival in town this morning I had the honour of receiving your very polite favour of 21 st Instant , Covering ten Dollars, and Fifty Cents, being the amount of your subscription for the Emporium of Arts & Sciences due Kimber & Richardson of Philadelphia , in whose name I beg leave to return you my sincere, and gratefull thanks & RC ( DLC ); at head of text: “Honourable Thomas...
675James Sloan to Thomas Jefferson, 29 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me, sir, to present you a copy of, “Rambles in Italy,” as a sincere though slight acknowledgement of the pleasure, and instruction I have derived from your Notes on Virginia, and as a testimony of my admiration, of your talent and accomplishment RC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 4 June 1818 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( DLC ); address cover only; with PoC...
676Horatio G. Spafford to Thomas Jefferson, 29 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enquire for thy health, & am anxious to learn if any of the seeds, with which I am stocking my Farms, would be acceptable on thine? I have lately obtained some very superior oats , from Russia , & some summer wheat & rye Summer rye ; th four or 5. varieties of wheat , from Europe & Africa
677Thomas A. Digges to Thomas Jefferson, 30 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
A variety of untoward incidents, to which we are all doomd, has for the last three summers rebutted my attempts to visit You and our good friends at Montpellier , and I was peculiarly vexd in Octo r last that I could not by a proferrd seat in M r Bagot s Barouche to M r Madison s & to have partaken of the pleasurable scenes they enjoyd there and of which they yet speak in rapturous delight:—...
678Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 30 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Our banks being still unwilling to draw upon the North on the receipt of your favor of the 13 th Ins t —I wrote to Mess rs LeRoy & Bayard to draw upon me for the amount due by you which they have done say $2387.69 which is placed to your debit . I have not received from M r Robertson the money you mentiond in your letter of the 21 st ult
679Archibald Stuart to Thomas Jefferson, 30 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknowledge with many thanks The rec t of a fine looking Merino Ram by your servant and I am really ashamed of myself for not having saved you the Trouble of sending him—He will be a Valuable acquisition to me & my neighbours— The peas you were so good as to send us are a great rarity, we shall have none of our own for a fortnight to come— The Legislature I presume in directing The...
680Caleb Atwater to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Attatched to the Philosopher whom I address from my earliest years, permit me to lay before you, a letter addressed to President Monroe concerning the antiquities in the West. Perhaps I am committing an error, by intruding on that dignified repose, which by your distinguished services in the cause of literature, your country and of the freedom and happiness of mankind you so richly merit. To...
681John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
lest you should not have noticed the inclosed, curious dispute at Soleure —respecting the late, venerable dec d Gen l Kosciusko , of which probably you have—or may soon expect to learn, from his Relative or Confidential friends I judge it proper to inclose it, for your Goverment most Respectfully & sincerely RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as...
682William King (of South Carolina) to Thomas Jefferson, 4 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
some time past, I ventured to write to you on a subject that may perhaps be of great utility to the commercial world; but have receiv’d no answer. It is almost with a trembling hand, that I write a second time: the dread of not being noticed by one of the first Men in the united States, intimidates my mind. But the nature of the case induces the measure. If not mistaken, I have discovered a...
683André Thoüin to Thomas Jefferson, 5 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eu l’honneur de vous faire passer en février d er au moyen de M r Beasly , consul des Etats unis d’amerique au havre de grace , mon envoi annuel de Semences. Il était composé de 73 Espèces differentes qui m’ont parues manquer à votre collection et devoir vous être agréables. J’y ai Joint comme de coutume une liste de nos desiderata et quelques brochures que J’ai cru devoir vous...
684William Plumer to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to enclose to you a copy of my message to the legislature at their present session—& to assure you that I am with much respect & esteem Sir, RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “Hon Thomas Jefferson Monticello V a ”; endorsed by TJ as received 20 June 1818 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Plumer , Message from His Excellency The Governor of New-Hampshire, To The Legislature, June 4, 1818...
685LeRoy, Bayard & Company to Thomas Jefferson, 8 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been honor’d with your valued favor of the 13 h ult o and on the 23 d ult o we valued upon M. Patrick Gibson , as directed by him, $2387.69.—@ 1 d. S t being for The principal of your bond to Mess N & J & R Van Staphorst $1000.—with Interest to the 1 day of January
686Peter S. Du Ponceau to Thomas Jefferson, 9 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of enclosing to you the Prospectus of the first Volume of our Historical Transactions now in the press. You will see by it that your Alumni are not idle, & you will, no doubt, rejoice in the good effects of the encouragement which you have constantly given to our Society , & particularly to this Committee , who Still solicit the continuation of your patronage. RC ( DLC ); at...
687François André Michaux to Thomas Jefferson, 10 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
hommage de l’Auteur, a tribute from the author, RC ( MoSHi: TJC-BC ); dateline at foot of text; at head of text: “a Monsieur Th. Jefferson ex-president des Etat Unis”; endorsed by TJ as received 11 Sept. 1818 and so recorded in SJL . Translation by Dr. Genevieve Moene. Enclosure not found.
688Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 13 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you by M r Johnsons Boat a small Bundle of Books shipped to my care by M r Carey of Philadelphia .—They reached me only a day or two since & this is the first conveyance which has presented itself— I am always glad of an opportunity to render you service— Very respectfully sir Your assured friend & Mo: Obd: Servt: RC ( MHi ); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esq Monticello”; endorsed by...
689Frank Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 15 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Frank Carr avails himself of M r Jefferson ’s kindly proffered attention to letters from M r Terrell ’s friends, and asks the favor of him to put the enclosed in a way to reach him. F. Carr tenders sentiments of high consideration. RC ( ViU: TJP-CC ); addressed: “M r Jefferson Monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 16 June 1818 and so recorded in SJL
690Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 15 June 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 11 th Ins t is received inclosing the two notes I had forwarded for your signature as also one in favor of Tho s J Randolph , which shall be attended to, but as I before informed you, it is necessary that I should have his check to enable me to draw the n t prd s and apply it towards the payment of the old note—It would be the better plan and subject to no possible abuse, to...