451To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have a letter from M r Coffee stating his prices for the ornaments for the Corinthian cornice in the room intended for the Museum—I think them extravagantly high, he puts down the leaf of the Modilion in Putty composition at 40 ½ cents and in his composition (the baked earth we have heretofore gotten of him) at 28c—in lead 56c for each leaf For the Frize ornaments in Putty composition 3....
452To Thomas Jefferson from John Hemings, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope this fav r may find you well and in Good hellth we begin to tin the west side of the house and we have youst 5 ½ boxis we shol in a few days finish that side except the Potcos the rouft is so ruft that I am fast to imploy both of the boys the house being chatiry with oak we hav to strip evry Port the ridg Pists all ar sound and Look on the Turit we ar Pusil to git the two for the...
453To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose you a catalogue of the books contained in the box I last opened; which are the books stricken out of the catalogue from which I copied mine: this present of Miss Gurney’s I have entered in my list of presents.— I have the accounts of German, French, & English purchases sent over by Mr J. Bohn, which if you desire I will send for your inspection; the total amounts...
454To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Crane, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Supreme the sovereign Lord of Heaven and earth and of all things thereunto appertaining has now commanded me to renew my application to you for a sum of money to enable to proceed in the execution of His purpose on the earth—for those purposes see Isaiah Chapt 2 d Malachi IV and various other parts of Scripture I am further commanded to observe to you on this occasion.—that the principle...
455To Thomas Jefferson from John Forbes, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
As directed by Col o Randolph I am to enclose a letter for him, which it is important he should receive with the least possible delay, that you may have the goodness to forward it to him at Staunton.—The inclosure contains a Copy of proceedings in a Suit depending in the Superior Court of Chancery here between himself and his very dear & respected relatives, intended to sustain his application...
456To Thomas Jefferson from J.C. Beltrami, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Aussitôt après avoir imprimé mon ouvrage La Decouverte des sources du Mississipi etc., à la Nouvelle Orleans, j’accedai avec plaisir aux sollicitations de vos amis de vous le faire connaître, je vous en offris une copie avec une lettre d’hommage, vous priant de m’adresser vos reponses chez ce Mons. Leabbate Consul General de Sardaigne, et je partis immediatement pour faire un tour dans les...
457To Thomas Jefferson from James Westwood Wallace, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Col o Wallace my son, now on his way to Staunton, being a delegate to the proposed convention, has promised me to stop a moment at Monticello and enquire after your health: to hear of its improvement will greatly add to my satisfaction as well as his and every other patriot of the day. My respects to Mrs Randolph, the Young Ladies, Col o Randolph and the young gentlemen. Accept dear sir, my...
458To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance D r Gunnell, formerly of Virginia, but now a resident of this place—He is respectable alike, for his moral worth and professional acquirements—He visits the University: and feeling for you the same profound regard which is common to the rest of Mankind he is anxious to have the honor of paying you his respects—Hence I have taken the liberty of...
459To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
An abscess, occasioned by the rays of the Sun powerfully heating my Saddle, has prevented me from visiting Monticello for the last few days, and I fear it is not sufficiently firm to admit of my venturing up today. I shall however, recommend you to take at bedtime as you are deprived of your pills and the symptoms are exacerbated, 50 drops of Laudanum in order that I may distinctly notice...
460To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Greenhow, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to you on a subject which I am sure will give you pleasure—A gentleman has requested me to procure for him an account of the qualifications necessary for a young man about to enter the university as 4 gentlemen are desirous of sending their sons as students—If you will be so kind as to send me this information I will make the best use of it in my power—Perhaps you have already...
461To Thomas Jefferson from Gurdon S. Mumford, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You will observe that I Date my Letter from Nassau Street, truly Republican ground, where we concerted the leading measures in the memorable years 1799 & 1800 which led after a hard fought battle, and many a mighty contest with our Political opponents to their final prostration; and we gain’d the ascendancy in this State, and thereby produced an influence on the minds of the People in this &...
462To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Norborne Nicholas, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you. by my friend Mr. Robert G. Scott, a member of the Privy council, (and the son in law of the late Bishop Madesin) who will be on his way, to, a return from Staunton, and is desirous to visit the University, and also to pay his respects to you. M r Scott is a gentleman of talents & correct political principles, and I shall consider any civilities extended, to him...
463To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
( Private ) I fear you will think me your greatest & most constant pest in your old age, It grieves me that it should so happen, as you are certainly the very last person on earth I desire to be troublesome to, & what I mention now, is only by way of suggestion, for you to act upon or not, as you may feel inclined— Finding my excellent old friend Major Gibbon gradually declining daily, tho’...
464To Thomas Jefferson from John Coalter, 17 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My Nephew John Z. Coalter, who is on a visit to me during the vacation of S. Carolina Columbia College, is anxious to see the University of Virginia, for which purpose he goes to Charlottesville— In common with all other young men who visit that place he is also desirous to be permitted to pay his respects to you— I am well aware how heavy a Tax of this kind is imposed on you; yet I see no...
465To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin A. Gould, 14 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent by the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Otis, a Box containing a plaister Bust of Mr. Adams, which I beg you will do me the favour to accept. It is taken from the marble bust of Binon, which was made for the City of Boston, & is placed in Faneuil Hall. The likeness is considered most striking. No one can hesitate an instant in recognizing it, who has seen the original within ten years. The...
466To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 13 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by the Proctor, to inform you that there is a box here sent from Co l Peyton; it is directed to you, at the University & we suppose it to contain books likely, for this Library; But wait your better directions The enactments respecting the regulation of the library do not, mention by whom the fines, for the detention of books beyond the limited time, are to be collected or when...
467To Thomas Jefferson from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 13 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This Letter will Be delivered By M. de Syon a Good Young French man who was acquainted with us in France, and Has much travelled with us through the U.S. He is going to See the Natural Bridge and other Curiosities But wish above all to Have the Honor to Be presented to You, as I don’t know when or How we will meet Again I Give Him this line of introduction. Your Amiable grand daughter is now...
468To Thomas Jefferson from William Wirt, 13 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My friends Colo Tennant, a distinguished merchant of Baltimore, and his son in law, M r Kennedy, one of my favorite brethren of the bar of that city, being about to pass through your part of the country, are desirous of an opportunity of paying their respects to you; and I give them this introduction with great pleasure, not only on account of their own merits and high standing in society, but...
469To 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...
470To 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...
471To 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
472To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 8 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel a strong conviction that it is necessary I should make this endeavour to counteract the misrepresentations made to you every opportunity of my words and actions, of my feelings towards others and theirs for me; with respect to all of which the truth has but seldom reached you since the begining of the year 1815. From that period the 26 th year of the close alliance between us we have...
473To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sewall, 7 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Though not Known to you except by a letter from D r Mitchill of N. York which I enclosed to you five or six years since & to which I received a friendly answer, I take the liberty of asking your attention for a few moments to a Subject with which I am at present occupied. In an introductory lecture which I recently delivered at the opening of the Medical School in this city, I attempted to...
474To Thomas Jefferson from John Henry Sherburne, 7 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor duly to receive your much esteemed favor of the 2 d inst. , which has caused me some painful feelings, but I pray you to accept my most grateful acknowledgements for the information which you have been pleased to give me. I will state to you as briefly as possible in what manner I came by the painting herewith enclosed, Commodore Dale of Philadelphia (who was with Com:...
475To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Everett, 6 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor duly to receive Your interesting letter, in further illustration of Your views, As expressed in that to Major Cartwright. I should seasonably have acknowledged it, & expressed My entire conviction of the Soundness of y’r exposition of the passage in the Year books (which I own, I did not at first entirely see my Way to adopt) had I not felt some tenderness of pursuing My...
476To Thomas Jefferson from William Lambert, 6 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The form of the Earth having been ascertained by various experiments in Europe and South America, to be that of an Oblate Spheroid; and it being now admitted, that the ratio of the equatorial diameter to the polar axis is as 320 to 319, the measure of a degree in any latitude, according to that ratio, claims our attention; and the following calculations connected with this subject, are...
477To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 4 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you by the last mail an herb, which, as had been represented to me by Mr Buckner, had been useful to M r B. Hooe, in the complaint of the strangary, with Mr Buckners letter on the subject, which I hope you have receivd. Doctor Wallace, happening to be here, when the packet & explanatory letter were despatched, I shewd them to him, & found that he was well acquainted with the herb & its...
478To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 4 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 2 d has been rec d covering blank notes for the renewal of yours at the Banks which shall be attended to. The dft: you advise of having drawn shall be paid when presented. I was in hopes you had quite recovered your health before this, hearing you had been at the University since your first attack. I hope Judge Dade has accepted the Professorship of Law in the University, if it...
479To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Waterhouse, 4 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I seize the first leisure time since my return (for I tarried more than a week in New York with my Daughter) to express to you my thanks for your polite attention when on your pleasant mountain. It enlarged my view of things in more senses than one. It has also gratified an old Pilgrim in the fulfilment of his vow. A thousand questions are asked concerning you, and your noble offspring in your...
480To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Raymond, 3 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It was stated in one of our Baltimore Papers a few weeks since, that my work on Political Economy had been adopted in the University of Virginia as the standard work on that subject. In the last Richmond Enquirer that statement is contradicted. I find on enquiry that the statement was made upon the Authority of M r Hillyard of Boston who I am told is the contractor to furnish the University...
481To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 2 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I know not how to express the gratification which I feel, at the subsidence of your troublesome affection; nor the fervor with which I hope the favorable prognostication in which you have indulged may be verified. With respect to the subject of compensation for any trifling attentions which I may have been able to pay you—I beg that I may be allowed to fix my own terms, and to declare most...
482To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 2 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having lately rec d an intimation that an herb which I now send you, would be useful to you. I hasten to do it by the present mail. The parties are highly respectable, I mean Mr Hooe on whom it has operated, & Mr Buckner who writes the letter which I send you. I will write you again by the next mail. I have no doubt of the extr y efficacy of the remedy—in haste yours MHi .
483To Thomas Jefferson from William A.G. Dade, 30 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am duly sensible of the honour you have done me, in tendering the chair of the Professor of Law in the University of Virginia; and grateful for the kind and obliging manner in which you have been pleased to communicate it. Without doubt, the inducements to accept that offer are exceedingly strong; nor is it the least of them, that I should be thereby enabled to contribute my feeble aid...
484To Thomas Jefferson from John Henry Sherburne, 29 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting herewith, an Engraving of John Paul Jones , which I received yesterday for the embellishment of his Life, which is now, in press: my object in enclosing this engraving to you, is, to ask your opinion as to the likeness , design, & c . and if you think the facsimilie of his signature is Correct. My great anxiety in having the Work & likeness Complete must be, my...
485To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 28 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed memorial has been this morning handed in to the Faculty, but as they conceive that the question does not come within their Jurisdiction, they have requested me to inclose the communication to you for your decision. CSmH .
486To Thomas Jefferson from James McAboy, 28 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having heard much of the Virginia University I wish for my own satisfaction and the good of literature to have some further knowledge of its situation and prospects. If you have printed by-laws a copy would be gratifying. I should be glad from some source to learn 1 The number of professorships their names and salaries 2 The number Students the expense of Tuition Board and every other...
487To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 27 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We are about to commence the brick work of the Stables, the situation for thre eastern range pointed out by you is rather unfavorable in consequence of the ground falling two ways, (to the east & south) about fifty or sixty yards from the place designated by you and on the same side of the eastern st r eet there is a beautiful situation for them, if agreeable to you, I will place them there—If...
488To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 27 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kind letter which I last recieved from you (that of April 4) gave me much & real gratification by the details you were so good as to enter into on the subject of the University—they are indeed the most encouraging. And I beg you to believe that my absence from the State has not had the effect of diminishing in the smallest degree my earnest desire to learn all that is favorable to this...
489To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 25 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d this morning the letter you address d to my care, for Judge Dade, & have forwarded it on to Brents=ville, Prince William County, near his residence, he having left here on Wednesday last— I hope this letter covers an offer of the Professorship of Law, in the University, to him, firmly believing him qualified to fill the station full as well, if not better, than either of the Gentlemen...
490To Thomas Jefferson from John B. Benson, 23 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
J B Benson, presents to you, his warmest feelings, and best wishes, for your recovery—and trusts it will be a speedy one—I am truly pleased to hear that you are considerably better to day— I would have visited you, but knowing (or rather believing that our Friends, often do more injury than good to a Sick person—I contented myself with the glad Tidings I daily received, from daily enquery—that...
491To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 23 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I heartily rejoice that your health is restored, and congratulate the lovers of your country and of learning, that your custom of visiting the university is renewed. There are three youths at the Columbian College in the suburbs of this city, whose parents have confided the direction of their studies and academical destiny to me, and as after a fair and patient experiment I am convinced that...
492To 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...
493To 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—
494To 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...
495To 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
496To Thomas Jefferson from William Hilliard, 22 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your last, accompanying the Catalogue was duly received, & the Books, you requested forthwith, are now sent as pr. invoice. I had a favorable opportunity to purchase a set of Wilson’s Ornithology, Eighteen dollars below the subscription price. This work is daily increasing in value from its scarcity, especially the first impressions of which yours is one. Biglow’s Botany & Barton’s are at...
497To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 21 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing the deep & truly paternal interest which you take in the improvement & future prospects of your Grand Children, will you permit me to tender to Lewis, thro’ yourself, my attentions to his studies during the Vacation of about four weeks which commences tomorrow. It will give me pleasure to meet him at my house every Morning at 8 O’clock & to receive from him such recitations as he may...
498To Thomas Jefferson from James Maury, 21 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I lately had a letter from my relative T. W. Maury with a most pleasing report of the continuance of your excellent health, which indeed is gratifying: long may it be so! my own still is such that my daily habit of plunging into Cold Water agreed with me perfectly last winter, for which blessing I endeavor to be duly thankful. I have perused with much feeling the particulars of General La...
499To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Williams, 20 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Perhaps you will be a little Surprised, to receive a letter from an old friend after an absence of twenty odd years, and a Close of Correspondence of about fifteen—However Consoling it might, have been, on my part, at all times to have kept up a Correspondence with you, I Could not think of intruding on your time and attention, Merely, to gratify my inclination and remembrance of you,...
500To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 19 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
There arrived here Friday, 3 boxes of Books from Hamburg amounting in all to 5 or 600 Vols wholly German; I presume your health would not allow it, if you felt inclined to undertake the labour of arranging them—Dr. Blætterman has commenced & will complete it. Shall the se works be arranged, under the chapters to which they belong, on the shelves with the old set; or be kept separate untill...