551To Thomas Jefferson from M.M. Maslin, 17 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that you take a deep interest in the affairs of the University of Virginia, I beg leave to offer for sale to that Institution thro’ you of some very valuable mathematical Instruments made by Lenoir at Paris for the French Company Established at Guyandotte in Virginia under Col. C. W. J. Jerome, which Company having failed, these articles have been taken under a deed of Trust—They are...
552To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing how constantly you must be fatigued with unavoidable correspondents, I feel a reluctance at adding to your fatigue—while at Washington the last winter I had the pleasure of hearing from you frequently and was rejoiced at hearing of the good share of health you enjoyed . Mr s Dearborn and myself are highly gratified with the prospect of having your charming Grand Daughter in our...
553To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Duty requiring my absence in attendance upon the Convention of our Church for a few days, my school must necessarily be suspended mean while.—The time lost will be supplied during the usual vacation.— Benj n has just finish’d the cube Root, & I propose confining him during the remainder of the Session to the revision of his whole course & further improvement in French.—During my absence, if he...
554To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 14 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am under a thousand obligations to you, my Dear Sir, for the considerate aid of Wormley—since I got so much hurt by a fall from my gigg two summers ago I am timid with an untried horse—my present one started with considerable restiveness, insomuch that we cou’d not clear the Green mountain untill to day—and I have been compelled reluctantly to detain wormly from his post all night—my horse...
555To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 13 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It is against my inclination that I trouble you & only when the conduct of my charge shall oblige me that I will— In the last arrangement of the library. I gave for reason of the disorder of the books The absence or carelessness of the young men in replacing them on the shelves—you read me the clause, “nor shall (a student) be allowed to take any book from the shelves, nor remain in the room...
556To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 12 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having now entered upon experimental chemistry for the instruction of my class, I feel the strongest conviction that I may with propriety address you upon the necessity of making further provision for me. I do not speak for the present year but for the next; and am even desirous of devoting the best part of my House for class purposes. I speak feelingly when I say that even a small furnace,...
557To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have considered attentively, My Dear Sir, the hystory of your sufferings consequent upon your present indisposition, and deem it most advisable to make you a written memorandum of my views in relation to its nature and treatment—Dysuria, which is the proper denomination of your case, may proceed from various diseased states of any part of the urinary canal or cist—much obscurity hangs over...
558To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
If necessary & not otherwise M r Jefferson will aid the action of his bowels with injections for a few days—and if any thing like congestion is felt in the stomach or bowels—a thorough operation should be produced by rhubarb & prepared chalk or magnesium a tolerable active dose—to be proportioned according to his known habit—It will be best to avoid acids—as they will keep up longer than...
559To Thomas Jefferson from William Cocke, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to you my worthy friend Major Henry S Johnston he is the son in law of Our Old and Mutual freind Governor Leak he can inform you how much I have a right to be thankfull for the Injoyment of all the good health I have had for many years past it is now about fifty years Since we were engaged together in the support and defence of the liberties of Our Country you are...
560To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received from Mr Minor, a note urging me to call on you to day. Had my health permitted, I should have been with you weeks ago, but I can neither bear the fatigue of so long a ride, nor of continued conversation, and should be every way a troublesome & unprofitable guest to you. I hope in a week, to be able to see you. But my present health, & the long continuance of my sickness, render...
561To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Tin ordered in yours of the 6th:, now just to hand, is off to Lynchburg, & the Cask of Wine shall go by the first Waggon, to J & Raphael Charlottesville—The price of Tin has advanced to $ 14 p r Box, the last I bo’t for you was at $ 11, I believe.—I have had it marked for “Francis Eppes”, & consigned it to Mr. Archibald Robertson Lynchburg. MHi .
562To Thomas Jefferson from George Ticknor, 10 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Samuel H. Walley, who signs the instrument of May seventh, as security to the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia, in conjunction with William Hilliard, Bookseller, is well known to us as a Merchant of this city and we deem his security for fifteen thousand dollars as therein set forth, to be good & sufficient. CSmH .
563To Thomas Jefferson from Jacob Abbot Cummings, 9 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have prepared & send by mr. Cooledge, a Bond for the fulfilment of the contract made on the 8 th of April last. M r C. I presume will satisfy you respecting the sufficiency of the security. I would take the liberty of suggesting the expediency of making the deposit of the money, either at the branch bank in Boston, or the parent Bank in Philadelphia, as the U.S. Bills payable in Richmond are...
564To 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...
565To Thomas Jefferson from William Hilliard, 7 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all Men by these Presents, That I William Hilliard of Cambridge in the County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Bookseller as principal and Samuel H Walley of Boston in the County of Suffolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts Esq r Merchant as surety are holden and stand firmly bound and obliged unto Thomas Jefferson of Monticello in the County of Albemarle and state of...
566To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 7 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I was lately at New York in New York State. & was then requested to take Some Patent hoes, & present to The farmers, & Planters of V a I Rec d 1 Doz for the Agricultural Society of V a with a request, that You, & Col o T. M. Randolph Should have one each. a letter has been put in the P. O. here for You from The Patenter, (M r Hines) the hoes are of the Trowell kind they are light & usefull—I...
567To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 6 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of April 15th reached me on yesterday at this place. It had gone on to Warminster when I last had the pleasure of seeing you at Monticello, and was forwarded thence by the mail to Norfolk. I cannot perceive any good ground of objection to the purchase of M r Perry’s land, in the manner you propose. On the contrary, I give to the measure my most hearty approbation. I am very...
568To 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...
569To 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.
570To 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
571To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel A. Townes, 4 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I being very desirous of becomeing a member of Central College & not being able to ascertain what is requisite to enter the different classes and also what, board, tuition &c will cost, have taken the liberty to write to you, to request you to inform me, If sir you will be so very condescending as to comply with my request you will confer a peculiar favor, one, which will ever be remembered...
572To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 3 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by the President of the Bank of Virginia to inform you that it affords him much pleasure to have it in his power to furnish you with Bills of Exchange on England &c for the whole amount or any portion of the Fifty Thousand Dollars due from the President & Directors of the Literary Fund to the Rector & Visitors of the University With affectionate esteem MHi .
573To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 3 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 29 ulto: is now before me—when the articles from D r Green how of New York are rec d I will forward them, by a careful Boat, to Milton or shadwell mills, if possible, I will pay his dft: for the same, when presented, as you direct—the remittance from Mr. Brockenbrough, of $100 Dolls:, as mentioned in yours, was not made by last mail, but it no doubt will be, in due time— MHi .
574To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 2 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote you about ten Days since that I had receivd the sum of Fifty thousand Dollars from the Treasurer of the United states on account of advances made by this state for the use of the Gen: Government during the late War; and that whenever the Pr: & Dir s of the Literary Fund should direct that Sum to be paid to your draft I would give a check therefor on the Bank of Virginia, (with a claim)...
575To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr, 30 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret extremely, that absence, has prevented my earlier reply to your letters of 3 d & 16 th instant. On the last of March, our Court, adjourned for a month; & determining to take advantage of this vacation, for a short tour of health; I left home on 3 d Apl, for Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, & West Point; from which trip, I have but, this day returned. I cannot express to...
576To Thomas Jefferson from James Hillhouse, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your Acquaintance Charles Sigourney Esq r of Hartford Connecticut, and his Lady, who are among the most respectable of our Citizens; not in the least doubting that the Acquaintance will be highly gratifying to you—They are my particular friends, and you may be assured that any Attention or civility you may shew them, will be esteemed a favor done me— MHi .
577To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It occurs to me that it may be desirable to the directors of the V a University to acquire the germ at least of a mineralogical collection, and I therefore take leave to mention to you that an acquaintance of mine in this city M r Ed— Myer is in possession of many specimens which are said to be rare and valuable. Among them are a number too which display to the least scientific observer, the...
578To Thomas Jefferson from John Neal, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The author of the manuscript, which I sent you sometime ago, appears very anxious to know, the result of my communication. I write you a line, therefore, now, praying you to say whether you have received it; and what prospect there may be, in the university for him, or his colleagues. There is a now a prospect of his return to the continent. If you should not have written, before you recieve...
579To Thomas Jefferson from James Pleasants, 29 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Literary Fund board has this day directed the 2 d Auditors to issue a warrant in favor of the Rector & Visitors of the University for the fifty thousand dollars lately received from the United States, which he will accordingly do wherever their draft for the same appears When the warrant is issued the Treasurer will pay the amount by a check on the Bank of Virginia, upon which you may...
580To Thomas Jefferson from William Arthur, 28 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Deem me not imprudent nor give me the name of a daring intruder when I a Stranger & one too who is by far your inferior am so bold as to address one of your character & importance but that is all that induces me to write you at present & to request one thing of you which is of vast importance to me & your denial or granting of my request is to decide either my advancement in life or my remain...
581To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 28 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you Doctor Emmets statement of the value of his apparatus ($500) which he wishes the University to take, he is anxious to have it ex amined by competent persons immediately, and before it is much used—if it’s your wish and intention that it should be purchased for the University you will please say who shall examine it, & if found to be worth the ($500) asked for it am I to pay him out...
582To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 27 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty to introduce to your acquaintance and Attention M r Benjamin Walker the Son, of my worthy Neighbour John M Walker Esq r Young M r Walker wishes to see the Friend of Liberty and the Father of the Virginia University. M r Walker at present is a Student in the Hambden Sidney Academy and proposes to Visit the University. He is a Young Gentle man of correct Morals, MHi .
583To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 27 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kind & most acceptable remembrance of the 4 th inst. calls for all my thanks. It gave me the most sincere pleasure to recieve from your hand, the details respecting the University—The first steps are always the most difficult, & these being now made with so much success, I look forward with the most sanguine hope to its future progress. I beg you to be assured that you cannot confer on me...
584To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Anderson, 26 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to your letter of the 23 d ins t , received today, I have to inform you, that the Treasurer of Virginia has not the credit on the books of this office, which you had been informed, he would have. The draft of the Treasurer of the United States on this office, in favor of the Treasurer of Virginia, dated the 20 th ins t for forty thousand dollars, was presented by, and paid to, the...
585To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 26 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand herewith your ℀ current to date, agreeable to your request, & regret that I should have omit d rendering it on the 1st Instant, according to your standing order— I rec d your covering notes for the renewal of yours at Bank, which shall be properly applied, if I had not been furnished with a power of att’y, inconvenience would have frequently occur d in renewing your notes—it is very...
586To Thomas Jefferson from James Pleasants, 26 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 23 inst: reached me last evening, and I was in hopes of obtaining to day an order of the Literary board directing the payment of the $50,000 to the Rector & visitors, but have been unable to form a board in consequence of the absence from town of one of the members, the law requiring the presence of all to constitute a board. I will certainly take the earliest opportunity of...
587To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Coolidge, 25 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very sorry that it was not in my power sooner to answer your very kind letter of April 12: I am told that a bell weighing about 400℔, would be heard always at the distance of one mile; the cost of which at 35 cts. pr ℔, with 14 dls. for a stock, and wheel—recommended to be made here—would be One hundred and fifty four dollars: from this a slight reduction might possibly be obtained by one...
588To Thomas Jefferson from Edwin M. Carter, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume to address you a few lines though not enjoying a personal acquaintance with you which I hope will not be unheeded.—I am a young man who contrarily to the advice of my friends and relations have undertaken the business of a preciptor I have engaged in the business with considerable zeal and pursue it con amore. My Father seems very much discontented at my further prosecution of it and...
589To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Greenhow, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
On Wednesday I received yours of the 14 th and instantly prepared to execute the commissions with which you have honoured me—I informed you that skeletons might be procured from Paris for about 35$ but the person who imports them here has assured me that they cost him 38 he paying no duties and yearly receiving a large number—As he had just received several I thought it best upon the whole to...
590To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you, for your letter of the 15 th inclosing a copy of the rules for the government of the University—I am glad to hear that they are approved, and I hope they will be found useful—My leisure has not been sufficient to examine them with attention—but most of them, at first view, appear to me judicious— The proposition to purchase Perrys land, I would advocate with much interest,...
591To Thomas Jefferson from George Loyall, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 15. Inst: on yesterday, and having considered the subject matter with the attention claimed by its importance to the University, I take the first Mail, which is closing almost at this moment, to reply. The reasons you assign, in recommendation of the purchase of Perry, appear so conclusive, that I cannot hesitate to assent to it. The tract in question is clearly...
592To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Tornquist, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In return for the honor you did me by the Communication in your favour of the 15 th Jan y , please to accept my most sincere acknowledgements. I would by no means inconvenience you a second time were I aware how a Letter from me could reach the Board of Visitors of the College, and consequently once more take the Liberty of trespassing on your politeness to entreat, you will have the goodness...
593To Thomas Jefferson from George Tucker, 23 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been detained in this part of the Country somewhat longer than I expected by business which could not have been transacted by an agent, and I should proceed forthwith to the University if I was not a witness in a suit that will be tried next week in the Superior Court of Amherst. I shall go from thence to the University to take up my residence. MHi .
594To Thomas Jefferson from Jerman Baker, 22 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It gives me much pleasure to inform you that I have this moment received a letter from M r Wagner United States Auditor, informing me that the Secretary of War had issued an acquisition in favor of the Treasurer of this Coun y for Fifty thousand Dollars on account of Interest upon Loans on Monies actually expended by the State of Virginia for the benefit of the United States during the late...
595To Thomas Jefferson from Mathew Carey, 22 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose you N o 1 & N o 2 of Annals of Generosity, & c of which I request your acceptance. I am in want of materials for this little work. If you can supply me with any, I shall regard to as a favour. MHi .
596To Thomas Jefferson from Alfred W. Elwes, 22 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Benson has had the politeness to say that he would be the bearer of a book (which is entitled the Potomac Muse) to you. I therefore avail myself of this opportunity as a safe one; and I indulge the hope that the perusal of the trifles alluded to may afford you some gratification. Be pleased, Sir, to accept the work as a token of the great respect which the author and myself bear for one of...
597To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 22 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
According to your request I have sent the catalogue, which you have been so kind as to make for me. and with it Mr Bonnycastle’s, for the blotted state of which he desired me to apologise, as he has not had leisure to copy it afresh since comparing it with Mr Key’s— CSmH .
598From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 21 April 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have recd yours of the 15th. relating to a purchase of the parcels of land offered for sale by Mr. Perry, and very cheerfully concur in your proposition for making it. The advantage of thus connecting the separate parcels of the University, and securing the sources and ducts which are to supply it with water, seems well to justify the measure on the terms & in the mode explained by you. Even...
599To Thomas Jefferson from James Breckenridge, 21 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure last night of rec g your letter of the 15 th ins t . & hasten to say to you that I entirely concur with you in the propriety of making the contemplated purchase of M r Perry & that if it shall be affected, I will as far as my vote goes, confirm it at our next meeting. The mail being about to close I have only time to add that I wish you much health & happiness & DLC : Papers...
600To Thomas Jefferson from John H. Dye, 21 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed imperfect manuscript Containing the plan of Insurance, was prepared some time last year for the press; but I was advised by a Gentleman (whose opinion I had a high respect for,) that it was impracteable and inexpedient, to push such a Law into operation: but as I have since understood that he was concerned in a fire Company, and knowing self preservation to be the first Law of...