211To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 12 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received by the Brig Clarice, Cap t Oxnard from Mess rs Dodge & Oxnard. Marseilles. a letter for you, with a bill of lading and invoice of eleven cases of wine, oil, anchovies, and macaroni, which I have caused to be entered, and have paid the duty thereon. a particular account of which is herewith transmitted. I also enclose the letter & invoice received. together with a bill of lading...
212To Thomas Jefferson from Herman Boye, 11 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
M r William Short of this City, called on me this morning, in relation to those instruments which you had the kindness to lend me. I regret exceedingly that you should have had the smallest degree of trouble on account of their not been returned before this time. It was my intention, as soon as I had completed the Map of Virginia, to have returned them in person, or to have delivered them to...
213To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 11 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 3 d inst. was received here the day before yesterday. It was not until today that I was able to find Mr Boyé—Here is what I learned from him. Being desirous to return the instruments to you in person he deposited them in a place of perfect safety when he left Richmond for the North, to await his return—He feels great regret at having thus detained them from you after they...
214To Thomas Jefferson from Harrison Hall, 10 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 3 rd instant reached me a day or two since. Your wishes in regard to the Port Folio shall be complied with tho I regret the cause of the erasure of your name from our list of subscribers— I yesterday received $20 from Col Bernard Peyton, of which he desired me to give you information—I should be glad to have for the Port Folio a drawing of the College at Charlotteville...
215To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 10 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret that it will not be in my power to dine with you to day—Judge Nelson is with me & I cannot leave him. I will be with you as soon as in my power, and certainly as much as the urgent state of my affairs will permit. I hope that you were not injurd, by your ride, on yesterday. MHi .
216To Thomas Jefferson from Jefferson Neilson, 8 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Desirous of entering the Senior Class of Centre College, I am Induced to write these few lines for the purpose of ascertaining what attainments are requisite, and when the next Session commences, also the necessary expenses for the Sessions and the number of Students that are now in College, and whether the Students are permitted to board in private houses. By answering these questions you...
217From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 January 1826 (Madison Papers)
I return Dr. Emmet’s letter as requested. Wall’s qualifications as a Drawing Master, are sufficiently authenticated to make his connection with the University very desirable. But there seems little ground for hope, that he will exchange for it his present advantages in New York. The only material attraction, beyond the fees, is that of a Pavilion, rent free; of which his tenure would be of...
218To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 7 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I return D r Emmet’s letter as requested. Wall’s qualifications as a Drawing Master, are sufficiently authenticated to make his connection with the University very desirable. But there seems little ground for hope, that he will exchange for it his present advantages in New York. The only material attraction, beyond the fees, is that of a Pavilion. rent free; of which his tenure would be of...
219To Thomas Jefferson from William Cabell Rives, 7 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of 30 th ult. was duly received & I availed myself of the earliest opportunity of conferring with the Postmaster-General, in relation to the subject of it. He suggested some objections to the establishment of a post-office at the University, & in lieu of it, proposed an arrangement which, if it should take effect, it is hoped, will attain all the ends you had in view—that is, to...
220To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Worthington, 7 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive your letter of the 29 th Nov untill yesterday. You had directed it to Cincinnati from when ce it was returned to me here which has occasioned the delay. I cannot very well express the pleasure its receipt has given me. I believe Sir you were Sensible of the Sincere respect and affection I entertained for you whilst you were in office. My continuation in the Senate under the...
221To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 6 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Your esteem d favor of the 3 d has been rec d , & I have this day remitted a check for $20 Dolls:, to Harrison Hall of Philad a , as requested. Your dft: favor J & Raphael, for $59.22 Dolls:, has also been presented & paid, & the Box of Tin you order will probably be forwarded this day, by a Waggon, care J & Raphael Charlottesville. MHi .
222To Thomas Jefferson from John Mclean, 5 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
The subject of your letter of the 30 th ult o interesting in itself, becomes doubly so to me from the importance you attach to it. Measures have been taken to carry it into effect, but in a way some what different from that you propose The present applications of a similar kind have been rec d from seminaries of learning in various parts of the Union, but from the pernicious effect of one...
223To Thomas Jefferson from Craven Peyton, 5 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
In riding to Edge Hill yesterday I met with Capt. Meriweather & If—I am not much mistaken he is about to revive his old favourite plan. of a Mille On the Riva nna & Sir fear that it might not recur to You I feal It a duty to apprise You, the site at North Milton has evar been viewed as preferable to yours On this side, & a Mille thare would diminish the value of Yours very much, I well see Col...
224To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas J. Rogers, 5 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
I send by mail the third Edition of my Biographical Dictionary, which I pray you to accept as a testimony of my high regard of your public and private character. MHi .
225To Thomas Jefferson from Gerard Ralston, 4 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
By order of “The Historical Society of Pennsylvania” I have the honor to send to the University of Virginia a copy of the first half volume of its Memoirs, which the Society requests that institution will do them the favor to accept. CSmH .
226To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 3 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
ENTRY OF MERCHANDISE, imported by Thomas Jefferson esq. in the Brig Clarice—Oxnard Master, from Marseilles. MARKS & NUMBERS. PACKAGES & CONTENTS. Specific 15 P r C t 30 P r C t TJ—1@3 Three Cases Muscat Wine ea 50 B 300.00 〃 4@6 Three d o
227To Thomas Jefferson from John Hampden Pleasants, 2 January 1826 (Jefferson Papers)
Returning from England in October last, the enclosed Packet was intrusted to my care by Mr Rufus King Am. Mer in London—I have kept it Very long, to use it as an excuse for visiting Monticello, & I hope that no inconvenience has occurred by the delay— MHi .
228To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 31 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not had the last advertisement printed in hand bills or on letter sheets, if you wish it I will have a few struck off—I have several of the notices printed last summer on letter sheets, which with some slight alterations gives all the necessary information—be pleased to say if you will have some of them—If you have examined the survey of the lots for the Professors &c, be pleased to let...
229To Thomas Jefferson from William Elliott, 31 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just read part of a letter from one of the Professors of The University in which a subject interesting to myself is incidentally mentioned—It was observed that such an office as that of Librarian to the Institution already exists or will soon be created. It seems that M r Tucker (the professor to whom I allude) was apprised of my willingness to receive such an appointment under...
230To Thomas Jefferson from Claiborne W. Gooch, 31 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I scarcely know how to apologize for this intrusion upon your retirement. After devoting so large a portion of a long life to the service of your country; after having contributed more than any other man to the developement of the great principles of civil and religious liberty, and retired from the turmoils of politicks, and consecrated the evening of so eventful a life to the promotion of...
231To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 31 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Chemical Apparatus essential to a well furnished Labratory & Lecture Room. Knights improved table furnace $ 30. Forge Bellows, tubes, blow pipes &c. 40 * Small blast furnace for table 10. * Sand heat furnaces to be set on brick work 16. * Bellows table with Lamp & blow pipe 25. Copper still, & Ressigeratory 20 Apparatus for Potassium 10
232To Thomas Jefferson from Sheldon Clark, 30 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having read, with the greatest pleasure yours of the 5 th ins t I write this to thank you for it, and to apologize for troubling you with mine of the — ult. To perpetuate our free and liberal institutions, and secure to posterity, religious liberty, an unshaken and implicit confidence in those who teach dogmas that humble and degrade man below the vilest worms, must be removed. Man can never...
233To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 30 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand herewith statement your ℀ current to this date, shewing a balance due me of $3.96000/100 Dolls:, which agreeable to our understanding, (made from the absolute necessity of my situation only,) I rely on rec g in January, when I shall be compel d to raise more money than I can command from my own resources. I shall be very sorry indeed if it should inconvenience you to raise it, & hope it...
234To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 30 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thomas Jefferson D r In ℀ current with B. Peyton 1825 Rich d 31 July To Balance due me p r ℀ to this date $1,726.78
235To Thomas Jefferson from Ebenezer Bancroft Williston, 30 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am engaged in preparing for publication a collection of the most celebrated speeches of American Orators. I find the greatest difficulty in procuring copies of the early Congressional debates. There never were more animating subjects of debate than those which the Revolution afforded, and those which afterward grew out of the relations of this country with France, and during both these...
236To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 29 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel obliged to you for enlarging the number of my acquaintances by the addition of Doctor Dunglison and M r Long—Who as far as I have been able, from short interviews, to appreciate their Characters, are entitled to all the kind offices you recommend—and which I shall most cheerfully afford—A conversation with them on the State of the University, has revived an intention which I had formed...
237From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 28 December 1825 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday evening yours of the 24th. inst: inclosing a paper drawn up with a view to the question of “Roads & Canals,” and to the course of proceeding most expedient for the Legislature of Virga. now in session. In my retired position it is difficult to scan the precise tendency of measures addressed to the opinions & feelings of the States & of their Representatives; these being...
238To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 28 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d yesterday evening yours of the 24 th inst: inclosing a paper drawn up with a view to the question of “Roads & Canals,” and to the course of proceeding must expedient for the Legislature of Virg a now in session. In my retired position it is difficult to scan the precise tendency of measures addressed to the opinions & feelings of the States & of their Representatives; these being...
239To Thomas Jefferson from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 28 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your unexpected favour of Nov. 30 was highly gratifying—I am too much acquainted with the infirmities of old age, to presume or even to wish, that my insignificant lines should be punctually attended to—It is more than enough if now and then I may be informed of your welfare—and it is with deep regret, I saw—you suffered so long under such a severe indisposition—which—I thank my God, that it...
240To Thomas Jefferson from Anderson Warfield, 27 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I find by the naval chronicle vol. 1 st page 389—under the head of “ list of Officers retained in the navy after the peace establishment of 3 d March 1801 ..” I was retained as one of the Surgeons and stood 4 th on the list.. and when the arrangements was made, I was upon duty on board the United States Ship Maryland in France, which carried over M r John Dawson with the Treaty of Peace...