1To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 28 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d on the 14 th of the present month, your letter under date of the 18 th of May.—I have explain’d, with the utmost precision, both by letter, and di Viva Voce, to the Sculptor, all the dimensions for your eight chimney-peices, and I have no doubt, you will find them corresponding with your instructions.—Seven will be made of the best common Marble; and one of the large size, will be...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 17 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 11 th of June, reach’d me on the 4 th of Sept r at the Same time I reciev’d from Samuel Williams of London, an exchange on this place, on account of the capitels, and for yourself, which produc’d here, in Spanish dollars, One thousand three hundred & Seven & 75 cts of which, 444. are carried to the credit of your private account, and the balance to the credit of the...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson, of monticello, to Th: Appleton of Leghorn—D r 1825 June To a piedestal of white statuary marble Dollars Agreeably to instructions to Gia o Raggi 40. — To care, freight from Carrara duties & porterage 6. — 46 — D r Thomas Jefferson in acco t
4To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I greatly regret it was not in my power, to comply with your wishes, that your chimney-mantles might be Sent, by a different vessel, from that which carries the bases & the paving squares; but there was no other vessel in port, at the time.—I have mention’d to M r Thompson, the Collector, those cases which are for your private account, and they are so mark’d, that there can arise no...
5To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson of Monticello, to Th: Appleton of Leghorn—D r 1825 Dollars June To 10 corinthian capitels of 324/10 inches diminished diameter @ Doll rs 550 each. 5500. — To 2 half d o for pilasters @ 290. each 580. — T.J 6080. — 38 @ 61– Charges—
6To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 2 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor, Sir, to write you very fully, on the 17 th of October by Raggi and in which, I explain’d the impediments thrown in the way, by jealousy and other unworthy passions, to retard the completion of the capitals.—they would have been sent in December, as I then assur’d you, but owing to the most boisterous winter, experienc’d probably in 50 years the vessel which has now brought...
7Thomas 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...
8To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 14 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
14 June 1825— Massimiliano Ravenna Sculptor Carrara D r To cash p’d him at different times agreeably to his drafts on me, & are in file; & agreeably to his receipt in full, of all demands, to this day for Capitels, Bases, Squares, of marble & a piedestal for m r Jefferson & c & for ballance of former acco ts for Capitels for m r Jefferson as ⅌ acco t in files } franc i Pls 49 82
9To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter of the 22 nd of June, was Sent by the Brig Tamworth, Capt. Hamor, for Boston.—by that vessel, I shipp’d 24 cases: containing ten whole, & ten half capitels, to the care of H. Dearborne, Collector, to be convey’d to you.—By the Ship Caroline, Thomas Farmer master, for, new York, I shipp’d in may, all the bases & the paving Squares, to the care of Jonathan Thompson Collector, to...
10Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you some letters for the Raggis, as I have learnt from their own hands, of their Safe arrival, and the kind reception they found at monticello .—the younger Raggi, intimates in his letter to me, his desire, that the brother he left behind, may accompany his wife to the U:S. where he would find employ in your Service.—should you have occasion for one or more Sculptors, they can...
11To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
my last letter to you, was sent by the Brig Sultana for Boston, and in date of 13 th of april. the present letter, will go by the ship Caroline, Capt n Farmer for new-York: on board of which, I have shipp’d, and to the care of Jon a Thompson, Collector of the port, 37 cases of marble-works. N o 1. to 19 inclusive, mark’d T. J. contain, 1400 squares for paving, agreeably to directions.—12...
12To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 10 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 10 th of may arriv’d here Giacomo Raggi from Paris,—as he had consum’d all his money in new-York, he obtain’d permission, from the commander of the U.S. Ship the Cyane, which convey’d M r Brown to Havre to embark in that vessel; and from which he landed, absolutely cent-less.—taking his place in the Dilligence, he arriv’d in Paris, but his trunk was retain’d for payment. In this...
13To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 13 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The last letter, I receiv’d from you, was in date of the 8 th of October, & which reach’d me, on the 18 th of December; at the same time, was remitted to me, by Samuel Williams of London, a bill on Leghorn, which produc’d here, four hundred & eighty six dollars, from which, I paid to M r & M de Pini, four hundred & forty four Dollars, as by receipt inclos’d, and which leaves, to your credit,...
14To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Thomas Jefferson esq. in account current with Thomas Appleton C r 1823. 1825 To am t of the within account of } Dollars. 1233.25 April By bal ce due you as by account render’d at this date Dollar. 189.75
15Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 21 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I had clos’d my letter of the 15 th & waiting dayly the departure of m r Fletcher , when your letter of the 3 d of Sept r from poplar forest , has been deliver’d me; through what avenues it has pass’d in this period of time, I cannot say , I only perceive, it last pass’d through Germany
16To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 17 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
From the 1307 D rs – 75. cts the proceeds of your remittance through Samuel Williams of London, by your letter of the 12 th of June, I have paid to mad me Pini of Pisa, four hundred & forty four-dollars, agreeably to th eir receipt herein inclos’d.—In compliance with your request, I spoke to them on the Subject; of leaving the principal in your hands, until it would be more convenient for you...
17To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 28 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 17 th of may, was deliver’d to me on the 14 th of the present month, I have therefore order’d 1400 squares of marble, for paving your portico—they will be of the first quality of marble for similar works, accurately squar’d, ready to be laid down, and will be ship’d to you, this autumn: it is indispensable, to put them into cases, of about 25 each.—In my preceding letters, I...
18To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects, were under date of the 1 st of april, by the Brig Hiram for New York, and which cover’d duplicates of my letters of the 8 th of february; together with duplicate letter & receipt of M r & Mad: Pini, for their annual interest, also two engravings of the exterior & interior of the Pantheon of Rome.— In relation to the capitels you have order’d, I can only repeat, that they...
19To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose your private account with me, balance due me 178 Doll rs 50 C ts —I am hourly, in expectation of the piedestal, for your own use, which my sculptor has made, as Raggi had not, even the means to execute this trifle—if it arrives, before the sailing of the vessel, it shall be now sent, otherwise, it shall be forwarded by the first for New York.—You will perceive, it is included in...
20To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects to you, were under date of the 4 th of may, by the Ship Caroline for New York; by which vessel, I shipp’d for you, and to the care of Jonathan Thompson, Collector for that port, nineteen cases, containing 1400 squares for paving, and twelve cases, containing Tin Whole, and two demi bases for columns—I have now shipp’d on board the Brig Tamworth, James Hamor, Master, for...
21To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 1 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you duplicates of my letters; the originals of which, were transmitted through M r Williams of London, by the packetship which sail’d about the first of march.—You will find also herein, M r & Mad: Pini’s letter to you, and the duplicate of their receipt, for the last year’s interest.—The Capitels are progressing to my intire satisfaction, and will be compleated at the period...
22Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 26 August 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have receiv’d, Sir, only this morning, your letter in date of 4 th of April , covering the Statement of your account with Mad: Pini ; and as a vessel will depart for Balt o in the course of an hour, it affords me just the time to say, that your letter was accompanied by one from m r John Vaughan , mentioning, “that he then inclos’d a bill of exchange by S: Girard on La fitte & C o
23To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You will find in the inclos’d letter, my account current for the Capitals & c & c balance due me, Dollars 362.77—which Sum, with the balance due me, on your private account Dollars 178.50. as transmitted to you in my letter of 22 nd of June, forming together, Dollars 541.27—which you will please remit, as hertofore to Samuel Williams of London, or if more convenient to you, to Tho s Perkins...
24To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson esq. of Virg a To Tho s Appleton of Leghorn—D r 1825 Dollars June To amount of 10 whole & 2 half Capitals } 6270.27 as ⅌ account render’d Credit 1825 Doll s May By balance due you in account of May 2875.50
25To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 17 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Thomas Jefferson of Virginia in Acco t Curr t with Tho s Appleton C r 1825. 1825 Doll r cts Doll rs June To am t
26To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 10 June 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It was only in the course of the last months, that I receiv’d a letter from Governor Holmes, under date of the 3 d of march, of the year 1820 , covering a vote of thanks of the legislature of the State; it is now unnecessary to seek the cause of its delay of more than a year; in reaching my hands—the expressions it contain’d, were both grateful and honorable to me; and are a very ample...
27To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson esq, private account with Thomas Appleton.—D r 1825 May To 8 chimney mantles of various colours & qualities of marble cont d in 6 cases from N o 32 @ 37 inclusive Dollars mark’d TJ/M Cost 180. Charges To 6 cases for the above @ £7 each. £42. To custom house duties @ £2 12.
28Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 5 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By the ship Heroine Capt Smith for Boston , I have address’d to the care of mr. Dearborn , the collector, a bag containing about half a bushel of Lupinella grass-seed; requesting he would give it, the earliest conveyance to you.—it was my intention, to have sent it by a vessel bound to one of the southern ports, but having chang’d her destination for another part of Europe , I am compell’d to...
29To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 24 December 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10 th of July, I receiv’d on the 10 th of September. The Capitels of the columns, must have reach’d you, within a very few days after the date of your letter, and I hope without accident, and with the Approbation of the directors; for no pains were spar’d in their execution, or in the Solidity of the cases & packing. Not having receiv’d any letter from you, since the one...
30To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 13 February 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I receiv’d on the 5 th of October, your letter of the 10 th & 11. of August—the bill you remitted to M r Williams, was duly paid, and which produced here Doll: 504 . from which sum, I have paid M r & Mad: Pini. Doll r 444. as by their receipt now inclos’d, and this leaves a balance, to your credit of Dollars. Sixty.—All my little money—concerns, had for many years, pass’d through the hands of...
31Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 November 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The tranquility of Sicily is restored, by the Surrender of Palermo to the neapolitan arms; the low populace have been disarm’d, & the factious leaders have been Sent to Naples .—The attitude of the Kingdom of Naples , is imposing in the highest degree—the Capital has a well-organiz’d national guard of 30,000–men, commanded by tried & experienc’d officers—the provinces are guarded by two or...
32Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 18 March 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
my last respects to you, Sir, were under date of the 15 th of January , by the brig Eliza , bound to Petersburg, virginia ; and by which conveyance, I sent you, and to the care of the Collector , a bag of Bologna hemp-seed, in which, were also, four little packages of the white gentili grain of Tuscany , which I sincerely hope, will find a congenial climate in your part of America .— The
33Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 15 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The last favor I receiv’d from you, was your billet of the 29 th of June , covering the quadruplicate of exchange for 2362.50 francs, which, however, was So burnt, by the purification of Gibralter , or Spain , as to have intirely consum’d the name of the drawer; it was, fortunately, of no import, as the first had been already paid.—allow me to recommend, to Send your letters, either through...
34Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 September 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
My last respects, Sir, were under date of the 23 d of August , inclosing the receipt of m r & mad: Pini for the year’s interest paid to them, by the remittance made by you in may last, through m r Vaughan . — A few days Since, I receiv’d letters from the two Raggis, expressing their great contentment at their reception at monticello : all their letters have been deliver’d at Carrara .—a vessel...
35Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 25 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In my last letter of the 10 th of november , I inform’d you, Sir, that I had engag’d the two architects, Jacob & Michael Raggi , and would be convey’d by the first vessel to the U:S —for all their qualifications, either in relation to their profession, or to their morality, I refer you to that very ample letter .— they are embark’d on board the Brig Strong Captain Concklin for Baltimore ; and
36To 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 &...
37Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Short note, Sir, of the 25 th of May , reach’d me on the 8 th of the last month, covering the 3 d of exchange; the amount of which, had already been remitted to me, by M r Sam l Williams of London , agreeably to my duplicate letters to you, under date of the 7 th
38Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 20 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter in date of 18 th of July 1816, with its inclosure , reach’d my hands only on the 23 d of June last ; and that of the 1 st of August of the present year, was deliver’d me on the first of November — In the former letter you say, you know not where the undertaker of the propos’d life of m r
39Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The unexpected departure of a vessel in the course of the day, Affords me but a short time to reply to your letter of 15 th of feb y receiv’d by me on the 5 th of may ; — at the same time, I receiv’d a bill of exch a from m r Vaughan , on Paris , which produc’d here, precisely four hundred dollars, and has been paid equally between the wives of
40Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 23 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 15 th of the present month, I receiv’d your letter of the 28 of may ; at the Same time, was convey’d to me a draft by m r Vaughan on Paris for=450– dollars; and on the 19. ins t I deliver’d & paid to m. & m de Pini —444= dollars for the year’s interest, as will appear by their receipt now inclos’d—
41Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your duplicate letters of 16. April , both reach’d my hands on the 1 st of the present month, by Gib r & London ; & by a singular combination, on the same day— I have also rec’d one from M r Sam l Williams of London
42Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 13 th of July & postscriptum of the 30 th reach’d me on the 4 th of the present month.— A few days previous, I receiv’d, by duplicates, m r Vaughan ’s letters, containing a bill on Paris , for Two thousand three hundred & fifty three francs. 20 cts, which when negotiated, deducting brokerage & postage, left 436– Dollars, which I have paid m de Pini & now inclose you their...
43To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 2 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
It was my intention, Sir, by this conveyance, to have written to the late Governor Miller of North Carolina, requesting the favor of you, to give it a safe course to him; but uncertain as I am, if he is even still in existence, and not knowing the name of any other individual in the State, will you allow me, so far to trespass on your kindness towards me, as to relate to you, the motive of the...
44Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 30 April 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter, Sir, was in date of 25 th february , but departed from hence, only on the 18 th of march, & given in charge to the two Architects who sail’d on that day in the Brig Strong Capt: Concklin for Baltimore .— at the same time, I inclos’d you the contract which binds them for three years; as likewise, the receipt of mad: Pini for the year’s interest.—
45To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter, was in date of the 28 th of July, by the Brig Pedlar for N. York, and in reply to your’s of the 18 th of may.—In the course of the next month, I hope will be compleated, all the marble-works you then order’d, as will, likewise, the bases, though Raggi, from the fracture of the clavicale, has been, and is still, of little use.—The capitels progress fully to my satisfaction, and...
46To 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...
47Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
my last letter, Sir, was under date of the 26 th of August , acknowledging the receipt of one from you of the 4 th of April , under cover of a few lines from m r Vaughan ; mentioning that he then inclos’d a bill of exchange, by your order, for 2415– francs; but on my opening the letter, no bill was found contain’d therein;—I have ever Since been most anxiously waiting to receive one of the...