5401Peter Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The committee of which J. Nicholas speaks in his note , was appointed for the purpose, of viewing the different situations in, and about Charlottes-ville , and reporting their opinion, to the next meeting of the board; this, by our constitution will take place on friday next. I was not of that committee. As well as I recollect, John Winn , Ja s Leitch , J. Nicholas , D r Carr & Alex
5402Lafayette to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Letters to me Nov. 30 and to our Beloved Mde de tessé decemb. 8 h are the Last I Have Received—She Has Not lived to enjoy this token of your Rememberance— m. de tessé who Had Been declining Rapidly was the first of the two for whom we Had to mourn—she assisted Him to the Last Hour—She Regretted Him with the feelings of lively affection and old Habits—Her delicate frame Could not Bear Such...
5403John Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 12 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
John Nicholas also presents his Comp lts to M r Jefferson , & informs him that he saw his Sister, M rs Marks , a few days ago, who requested him to inform desire M r J—
5404William Duane to Thomas Jefferson, 11 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The translation has been completed several months but business of every kind has been thrown into new channels, and of the Six presses which were formerly employed for my benefit only one which prints the Aurora is now employed—There was not work to pay wages, and the Mss. remains on hand. Unless a change of Some kind takes place I see no prospect of doing any thing for I am too low in purse...
5405George Greer to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I on the 5 th Instant received a Letter from William Thornton Esq r City of Washington , Wishing me to forward for you such parts of Janes’s Domestic & factory Loom, & Such parts only as would require attention in the Construction. from which I inferr that the frame is not included M r Francis C Clopper of montgomery County in this State is proprietor of the patent right for the state of Virginia
5406Thomas Ritchie to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In ransacking some Papers, which I had laid by, I lit upon the enclosed Paper, which you were so kind as to transmit to me, some time last year. I am sorry I have detained it so long. However I flatter myself that this Sin of Omission is not so great as to cut me off from the Grace of similar favours. Most Respectfully, RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 16 Aug....
5407James Ogilvie to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 5 August 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
This speculation on Neology appears to me equally valuable & new: It perfectly concurs with the opinion I was led to form, when I had occasion to examine this subject several years ago: Language & especially the modern languages of civilised nations are necessarily in a state of incessant mutation & flux: As new discoveries are made new terms must be provided to express designate these...
5408William Barton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was duly favoured with yours of the 30 th of June , and acknowledge myself much indebted to You for your polite attention to my proposed biographical work. I am aware of the difficulties to be encountered in conducting an undertaking of that Kind: they are such, however, as must be experienced by any man who shall engage in such a work; and although some of the obstacles, which stand in the...
5409George Hargraves to Thomas Jefferson, 4 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed description and drawing of a Torpedo is an original paper which has lately fallen into my possession. Not being a judge of such matters, I shou’d probably have thrown it by as useless paper had I not known the Inventor to be a man of science, and more capable, in my opinion, of judging correctly of the efficacy of such things than any other person I know of—I am induced to send it...
5410Augustus B. Woodward to Thomas Jefferson, 3 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Woodward has the honor to transmit a small Philadelphia publication, which contains among other singular cases the case and speech of Eugene Aram ; and to present his respects.— RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 12 Aug. 1814 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: The Criminal Recorder: or, An Awful Beacon to the Rising Generation of Both Sexes, Erected by the Arm of Justice to Persuade...
5411William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I had this Day the honor of your Letter of the 23 d Ult o inclosing Janes’s Papers, which came in safety.— At the same time I received the inclosed Letter from Janes , and wrote immediately to M r George Greer of Baltimore to know his Terms.— I enclose a Copy
5412David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 1 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have forwarded a trunk, to the care of mr. Shaler , at gand , and addressed to Mr. Short , Philadelphia , containing volumes and brochures for yourself and this gentleman, from mr. Rochon — I saw General Kosciusko yesterday who bids me present you his respects, and to inform you, that he has transmitted a letter to you through
5413Frank Carr to Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I am called on as surgeon to this regiment, to attend the late requisition of militia from this brigade, to the lower country. The detatchment left Charlottesville today; and I shall follow them as soon as I can make the necessary arrangements. This will put it out of my power to attend your boy, & will compell me, very relu t c tantly, to request those of my friends who have thought me worthy...
5414Edward Coles to Thomas Jefferson, 31 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I never took up my pen with more hesitation or felt more embarrassment than I now do in addressing you on the subject of this letter. The fear of appearing presumptuous distresses me, and would deter me from venturing thus to call your attention to a subject of such magnitude, and so beset with difficulties, as that of a general emancipation of the Slaves of Virginia , had I not the highest...
5415John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 29 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you on Business, was of 7 th Ins t in Answer to yours of the 28 th Ult o since when I deposited with M r Plasentson — (in M r Monroes Office) for next conveyance—my second of exchange—as well,
5416Elizabeth Trist to Thomas Jefferson, 29 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Nothing is more grateful to my heart than assurances of friendship and remembrance from those I love and esteem. your favor therefore with the Book you may be assured was most joyfully received to hear that M r Randolph had resign’d his Military Commissi on and that the family were all well gave a Zest to the pleasure, God grant that every blessing may be extended to them, that your health and...
5417Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 28 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I acknowledge, most sincerely, the receipt of your kind and obliging favour of the 29 th of the last month.— It was my intention from the commencement of my undertaking to have placed your portrait in the first half volume of the Repository, and I regret, greatly regret, that any circumstances should induce me to depart from it. On this subject I have reflected much. I perceive from your letter...
5418Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 27 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 23 d Ins t and am sorry to inform you that owing to the present distressd state of the banks, no addition to your note can be obtained, indeed so far from their increasing their discounts, they have been reduced to the disagreeable necessity of curtailing the one 10 the other 15 p r C t for every 60 d /.—this has been the case with the Farmer’s bank for 4...
5419James Mease to Thomas Jefferson, 27 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged by your history of the Robinson Apple ; I read it at the last Stated meeting of the Agric. Soc: on the 12 th ins t and regret that your absence prevented my receiving it at a more early date, as I wished to insert it in the third vol: of the memoirs of the Soc: now publishing. I fear the number of papers is complete, for it, but should it be possible, I will insert it. The...
5420William Wirt to Thomas Jefferson, 27 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The summer vacation of our courts, gives me an opportunity of taking up the materials which I have been for several years collecting for a life of Patrick Henry , and seeing what I could make of them. Will you have the goodness to excuse the following questions suggested, in a great degree, by a comparison of the communication you were so kind as to make , with others, from different quarters....
5421James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 25 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I think you showd me last summer a note of the courses and distances, taken by M r R. Lewis , of my land, lying between the old road, passing by my house, & the top of the mountain, being, the first purchase, which I made of M r Carter . M r Lewis made this survey at the time & in consequence of Mr Shorts purchase. I will thank you to have the goodness to send me a copy of that survey, as it...
5422David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 25 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have already taken the liberty of transmitting to you, by mr Todd , a copy of my defence in reply to the accusation presented by mr Crawford as the ground of my removal from office, or suspension of my Consular powers. Since the date of that Communication, I have been informed that the real motive for this decision of the Government was grounded on information, that I corresponded with the...
5423John Crookes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a Versification of the Speech of Logan , which I have just published. The knowledge that it had your approbation would be more gratifying to me than to have the applauses of “the million.” RC ( MHi ); dateline adjacent to signature; addressed: “Hon. Mr. Jefferson, Montpelier, Virg a ”; franked; postmarked New York, 20 July; endorsed by TJ as received 31 July 1814 and so recorded...
5424From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 16 July 1814 (Adams Papers)
I recd, this morning your favour of the 5th. and as I can never let a Sheet of your’s rest I Sit down immediately to acknowledge it. Whenever Mr Rives, of whom I have heard nothing, Shall arrive he shall receive all the cordial Civilities in my power. I am sometimes afraid that my “Machine” will not “Surcease motion” Soon enough; for I dread nothing So much as “dying at top” and expiring like...
5425John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 16 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d this morning your favour of the 5 th and as I can never let a Sheet of your’s rest I Sit down imm e diately to acknowledge it. Whenever M r Rives , of whom I have heard nothing, Shall arrive he shall receive all the cordial Civilities in my power. I am sometimes afraid that my “Machine” will not “Surcease motion” Soon enough; for I dread nothing So much as “dying at top” and expiring...
5426Destutt de Tracy to Thomas Jefferson, [14] July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
c’est toujours un grand bonheur pour moi, Monsieur, quand je reçois une de vos lettres. celle dont vous m’avez honoré le 28. 9 bre 1813 et qui m’est arrivée le 5. May dernier m’a fait un bien Sensible plaisir en m’aprenant que vous aviez reçu mon quatrieme volume qui traite de l’economie politique , que vous l’aviez acceuilli avec la meme indulgence que le commentaire Sur Montesquieu, et que...
5427Tadeusz Kosciuszko to Thomas Jefferson, 14 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Le tems se passe en attente et la nécessité augmente en proportion de mon petit revenu, de Grace cherchez moi un autre moyen de m’envoyer de l’argent; Je suis deja aux emprunts ce qui me fache beaucoup. et je ne voudrais pas manquer à ma parole donnée pour le monde entier. Que fait M r Barnes de qui je n’ai réçu aucune nouvelle ni l’année passée ni celle ci; Obligez Le je vous prie à m’envoyer...
5428John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 13] July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend M r S. had Notice from M r Taylor my being in Town —and inquired where I lodged—he gave him the N o 96. 3 d S t S o opposit S
5429John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 13 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Previous to my leaving Town , I had formed the Resolution to desist from the Use of either Wine Spirits—or even Porter—of which I am most fond off, or, to Accept of any invitation to dine at, either of my former Acquaintances—while in Philad a where friendly Congratulations were indeed very gratefull to my feelings—some of them looked nearly as Usual—others tottering under the weight of their...
5430Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 13 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have endeavour’d to procure the nail rod mention’d in your favor of the 2 nd but am sorry to inform you, that there is not a bundle to be obtaind in the City PS:—I inclose your Acco t Cur t to the 1 st Ins t balance due me $752.29 RC ( ViU : TJP-ER ); between dateline and salutation: “Thomas Jefferson Esq re
5431Thomas C. Flournoy to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you the draught of a speech , which I had the honour of delivering in Frankfort on the 4 th instant . It is not because I am very much taken with my performance, but purely out of regard for the man I send it to. I have nothing better to offer, for your amusement. I should be much pleased to know your opinion, as to the consequences that will result to the U....
5432Thomas Law to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I was highly gratified by your favor of the 13 th Ult o from Poplar Grove . Laudari a laudato is a real satisfaction—your observations comprise in a small compass all that has been written on the important subject: the remark that selfishness is the impulse of the individual & that moral feelings are excited by another or more, simplifies all that I have endeavored to prove— few have read my...
5433Hugh Holmes to Thomas Jefferson, 10 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday your Cloth was received from the Factory and is this day forwarded to the care of Judge Stuart of Staunton —some who have examined it, think that the finishing is equal to any american Manufacture and but little inferior to that of the English—I confess that I am disappointed, it does not feel soft enough to my touch; which may probably arise from being too often shorn—it was first...
5434James W. Wallace to Thomas Jefferson, 8 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The Gentleman who was to have deliver’d M rs Mason’s bundle at Charlottsville , has declined his Journey— M rs Wallace in my absence sent a boy to Monticello with it, the boy was taken sick & returned, leaving the bundle at Major Claytons Culpeper CHouse — I have sent the Saw
5435John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r 28 h Ult o now before me—Acknowledge my several letters, up to 22 d — my last was of 27 h June Announc g my dispatch, to Baring Brothers & C o Covering £400. Sterling—together with my letter to the good
5436Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with your two letters, of the 22 d ult o from Poplar Forest , and of the 1 st Ins t from Monticello upon receipt of the former I endeavour’d to make sale of your flour at 4$ but could not suc c eed—I am not certain that I could obtain even $3½ but think it probable, in the event of my not receiving instructions from you to the contrary I shall dispose of it for what it will bring—...
5437Thomas Lehré to Thomas Jefferson, 7 July 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
By this days mail, I have Sent you three news papers of this City, by which you will See from the Toasts drank on the 4 th Inst, we still Continue to hold in grateful remembrance, the very great Services you have rendered your Country. Our Political Horizon; at present seems to wear a gloomy aspect, however, as long as we remain true to ourselves, and will support our Government & Country;...
5438David Isaacs to Thomas Jefferson, 28 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent 3 Books which ware handed to me yesteday with a letter , by a freind from Richmond who says that an a c quaintance of mine in Richmond Sent them to me and desere for me to forward them to you which i take the Earliest opportunity to do so, he also has sent a good ma n y more Setts of them, and desires to sell them to those who Choose to buy them, the Price of the sett is 3$25, it is to...
5439John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have great satisfaction in advising you, that yesterday, I had the pleasure meeting M r Monroe (at the Presidents )—to whom I presented my sealed packet addressed to Baring Brothers & C o London Covering, Bowie & Kurtz first of Exchange on W m Murdock for £400 ster g
5440William Thornton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I only received your favour of the 9 th Inst: a few Days ago, & I have been trying to get a copy made of the Drawing & Specification &c of m r Janes’s Patent, but fearing it might take more time to do it correctly than your call for it would admit, I thought it best to run the risk of sending the Papers, and take the responsibility on myself, for I know that nothing but a miscarriage of the...
5441Israel B. Kursheedt to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of the stationers having refused to offer to the public a work lately published in Boston from a fear to offend—. and with a view to remunerate the author for the expences he has been at— a few copies have been Sent to the care of M r David Isaacs of Charlotts le for him to dispose of only to the liberal & enlightend RC (
5442William Lambert to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The reformation of the Julian calendar by pope Gregory XIII , in the year 1582, is so near the truth, that it will not want correction until 3600 years after the change of stile took place. It has been found by a series of observations noticed in Vince’s astronomy, that the tropical year is 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, 48 seconds; if this be multiplied by 3600 years, the product will be...
5443John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 22 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Anxious to expedite a Remittance to Gen l Kosciusko —I have en g aged a sett of ex—(expected soon to be at par) a 7½ ⅌ Cent under—Am t £400 ster g as you will perceive by the inclosed statem t &c a as I have great expectations being able to convey my Letter &c—thro the hands of M r Nourse
5444Levett Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 22 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter was handed me a few days since by our mutual friend Prince Adam Czartoryski , who accompanied the Emperor Alexander hither from Paris . The Prince , in recommending this letter to my attention, particularly requested me to bring him to your remembrance; & to renew to you those sentiments of admiration & attachment which originated with his early acquaintance with you at...
5445Archibald Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 22 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favors of yesterday & todays date have rec d , altho: we are much in want of money at present, your situation would prevent our calling on you, yet hope you will as soon as in your power aford us some aid— You are at liberty at all times to make any remitances through us to M r Goodman , which shall be attended to with pleasure— RC ( ViU : TJP ); endorsed by TJ as received 22 June 1814...
5446Joseph Delaplaine to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been favoured with your very obliging and satisfactory letter respecting the portraits of Columbus & Americus Vespusius ; and shall avail myself of your kind offer whenever an opportunity offers. I have taken the liberty to mention your name in the prospectus enclosed, & hope it will meet your approbation.— M r Madison , & the different heads of departments have given me their names as...
5447David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I am induced by feelings of gratitude to send for your perusal the inclosed communication relating to my removal from office— and am, with great respect, your most obedt Sert RC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 14 Oct. 1814 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures: (1) Isaac Cox Barnet to Warden, Paris, 25 Aug. 1813,...
5448John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
That you may form a pretty Correct idea of the prospect I had in View in effecting a Sale of the 20 shares Penn a Bank stock I inclose for y r Perusal M r Taylors last letter recd 26 th Ult o a few days prior to my departure for Philad a where I arrived the 1 st
5449William H. Crawford to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you a very voluminous letter from your friend Mr. Dupont de Nemours . From the tenor of the letter note accompanying this letter, it appears that he wishes it to be translated into English, & printed in the united States . You have no doubt been informed, thro’ the channels of the newspapers, of the great events which have occurred here, and which have...
5450Jean Baptiste Say to Thomas Jefferson, 15 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai eu le bonheur de recevoir il y a dix ans la lettre que vous me fites l’honneur de m’adresser le 1 er fevrier 1804, en m’accusant reception d’un exemplaire de la premiere édition de mon Traité d’Economie politique. Les vues que cette lettre renferme Sur la population et Sur la question de Savoir Si les Etats-unis doivent desirer que les manufactures Se multiplient chez eux avant que leur...