41From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 22 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Having returned a few days since, I called on mr Ludlow to have the offices for this house now begun. he told me he awaited your instructions, papers etc and would write to you immediately. having three months now before our Autumnal recess I should be glad this work could be pushed on such a scale as to compleat one end at least while I am here. having given you the only sketches I had of the...
42From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 27 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
My letter of yesterday was gone before I recieved yours of Apr. 29. & May 19. or I should not have written it, the latter one placing me at ease as to the glass for the skylights which was the principal object of my writing it. A third gang, nearly as strong as the other two, has now got to work on our grounds, so that in a short time they will begin to shew handsomely. they are beginning...
43From Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 11 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I could not sooner return your drawings, because I could not till yesterday have a conference with mr Gallatin. some parts of your propositions being approved, some doubtful, some not satisfactory. I can only write short observations as texts for consideration, and to be discussed vivâ voce when you come here. the piers instead of half columns at the junction of the new with the old buildings...
44Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 10 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Aug. 28. came duly to hand, and I congratulate you on the succesful completion of your great arch of the Senate chamber as well as that of the Hall of Justice. I have no doubt you will finish those rooms so as to be worthy counterparts of that of the Representatives. it would give me pleasure to learn that Congress will consent to proceed on the Middle building. I think that the...
45Dolley Madison to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 12 September 1809 (Madison Papers)
Incredulous, indeed must be the ear that recieves, without belief the “Varnished tale”—but most happy would it be, for you, could you listen without emotion, to the variety of falsehoods, framed but to play, on your sensibility. The letter I have this moment recd. from you, gives me uneasiness; because I find my conduct, which always contradicted any opinion, or expression against you, has...
46From James Madison to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 24 July 1818 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favour of the 8th. inst: and am much less surprised at your finding occasion for friendly criticism on one passage in the paper to which you refer, than that you did not perceive the occasions for others there in. In bringing into view Robertson’s explanation of the Origin of the Greenlanders, the object which ought to have been more clearly conveyed was rather to lessen the...
47From James Madison to Benjamin Henry Latrobe and George Murray, 28 January 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 January 1811, Washington. Accepts their invitation of 27 Jan. to serve as patron of the Society of Artists in Philadelphia. Supports the “laudable objects” of the society but regrets that his services “will consist more in favorable inclinations, than in the usefulness, which would be the best title to the distinction.” Conveys his thanks and an assurance to the society that “regarding the...
48From Philip Mazzei to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 20 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you on the departure of the Sculptors, and afterwards, & to give you every necessary information relative to the Statue of Liberty, of which you appeared so desirous to be informed. Either my letters to you, or yours in reply have miscarried, but the truth is, I have not received a line from you since the one in which you requested my services. You will therefore...
49Enclosure: William Thackara to Benjamin Henry Latrobe, 22 December 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 27 ult was duly received and the only apology I can offer for the delay of this letter is that I have been useing every exertion in my power for to obtain the Book you wrote for but I am sorry to add without success as there is an express rule of the Carpenter’s Company that the book is not to be seen out of the pale of their Church Si r it was with no small emotion of surprise...