1Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 22 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by my son Jesse B. Harrison ; who I intend Sending to Cambridge , about the first of next month— He is now in his 17 th year, and Graduated at Hampden Sydney , a few weeks ago. I have for Some time anticipated with much Satisfaction, the Idea of his finishing his Education at our own University ; and Still hope it will be in operation in good time for that purpose....
2Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by mr James Wade , who wishes to become the undertaker of laying the pipes for Conveying water to the university . Should You think proper to Contract with him, I have no doubt but that he will execute the job, with fidelity & dispatch; as he is a Very Industrious, punctual man; experienced in the business. RC ( ViU: TJP-PP ); endorsed by TJ as received 27 Aug. 1819...
3Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 12 July 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
S J Harrison presents his respects to m r Jefferson , & regrets that he is deprived of the pleasure of Dining with him today, by the Sudden Indisposition of one of his Children. RC ( ViU: TJP ); with PoC of TJ to John Wharton (d. 1829), 29 July 1819 , on verso; dateline at foot of text; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esq r Poplar Forest .”
4Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 24 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
your much esteemed favor of the 27 ult o , enclosing president Jones’s Letter to you ; was Rec d in due Course. I now, agreeably to your Request enclose you back that Letter; having read it, with due Circumspection. For this mark of Confidence, in addition to the Zeal that you have heretofore manifested for Lynchburg , on this Subject; I pray you to accept my warmest thanks—in which those...
5Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Being much indisposed, deprives Me of the honor of Dining with you today. I handed one of your Notes to Jordan , Brown , & Steele ; and am Sorry to inform you, that Neither of them, will undertake the job proposed: I dare Say I might add at any price—as they Say, they Can get full Employ here; and therefore Can’t think of leaving their families So long. m r Jordan Says that his brother John ,...
6Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Perry has this moment arrived—he Says, he did not leave Charlottsville till Wednessday—& then Stoped one day upon the Road. I am extremely Sorry for the delay that this must Occasion; in the progress of your work. Knight will Set off Tomorrow morning, & will no doubt get down on monday. I have taken the liberty to make him Sign an agreement ; in which, he insisted that he was to be found...
7Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
From the Rapid increase of the Commerce, Wealth & population of Lynchburg —the present Banking Capital thereof, is found to be quite insufficent—In Consequence of which, the Citizens, at a Publick Meeting held yesterday at the Court house; determined to Send Delegates to Philadelphia , for the purpose of Making application to the president & Directors of the Bank of the United States ; for the...
8Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Before the Rec t of your Letter of the 10 Ins t I had on the 19, Enclosed you a Dft on Mess rs Gibson & Jefferson for $1000. Supposed to be about as much as the Crop would amount to—But if the demand for the $250. at poplar Forest Should be pressing— you are at Liberty to direct m r
9Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d your Letter of the 7 Ins t in due Course. I fear your Ideas as to the Intention of the Blockading Squadron will not be Realized—my opinion is that, it is intended, & will be permenant; except as to Bread Stuffs—and even as to that, unless they Should be necessitated abroad—which we have no right to believe will Shortly be the Case, as Various accounts from the Peninsula State the...
10Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
yours of the 31 Ult o is rec d ; and the bargain about your Forest Tob o of course Confirmed. M r Goodman has been with me, & promises to do himself Credit in the Management of it. Should you send any small sums before due, I Shall advance for you with pleasure. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 17 Feb. 1813 and so recorded in