1From Thomas Jefferson to David M. Randolph, 30 September 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The sickness of our judge in Apr. last prevented the trial of my suit ag t Hudson at that court. you will percieve by the inclosed Spe that it is set to the 2 d day of our next court, which begins next Monday Oct 6. but there being, many criminals to be tried first, it will hardly come on until Thursday or Friday and doubtful if at all. in the latter case we can agree perhaps to have your...
2From Thomas Jefferson to David M. Randolph, 2 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Our books arrived in January and as soon as they were opened and arranged on their shelves a Librarian was appointed to take charge of them. the compensn was fixt at first at 50. D. a year only, but the Visitors at their meeting in March raised it to 150. D. but without any other emolument, not even a lodging room. it was supposed that one of the Professors would always take it as adding a...