26361Account with St. Mary’s College, 1 December 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
1 December 1811. Lists charges to JM for John Payne Todd for one quarter’s tuition “ending this day” and school supplies, amounting to $16.50, and a 15 Oct. 1811 charge of $1.87 ½ for two “Classic Books,” for a total of $18.37 ½. Ms ( MdBS : Day Book, 1810–13). 1 p.
26362Thomas Erskine Birch to Thomas Jefferson, [November 1811] (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed volume was committed to the press near the close of your Excellency’s administration. The author saw with superlative pleasure the efforts that you were making to preserve that precious boon, for which, he when but a youth of 19 years of age was contending for with a naval lieutenant’s commission. From 15 to 20 years of age, he was incessantly traversing the seas in search of the...
26363Conveyance of Thomas Jefferson’s Lot in Richmond to David Higginbotham, November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
This indenture made on the day of Nov r one Thousand eight hundred and eleven between Thomas Jefferson of the one part and David Higginbotham of the other; both of the County of Albermarle witnesseth that the said Thomas in consideration of the sum of one hundred and thirty pounds currant money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the said David, hath given granted bargained & sold unto the said...
26364To John Adams from John Lathrop, 30 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
As I have heretofore had the honour to request your acceptance of such Discourses as my people requested me to make publick, you will permit me to request your acceptance of the One delivered on the last Thanksgiving. I hope there is nothing in it that can give disquietude to a mind purely American ; and if it shall Serve in any measure to turn the thoughts of such as may read it from party...
26365To John Adams from Robert Smith, 30 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
In reply to your letter of the 25th of this month, just received, I have no hesitation in stating to you, that, at no period, of your administration, did I consider or understand, that any kind of bargain or arrangement had, directly or indirectly, in any manner or form, been proposed or made between yourself on the one part and my brother & myself or either of us on the other part, in...
26366From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 30 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
Although since I last wrote to my brother, on the 6th: instt: we have neither received a line from America, nor had an opportunity of transmitting a letter to any place from which it could be dispatched to you; yet remembering my engagement never to suffer a month to pass without writing at least once to you, and once to him, and perceiving that as it applies to you, I am within one day of a...
26367To James Madison from William Crawford, 30 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
Your customary card has renewed an embarrassment under which I have labored since the first & only time I attended your table as a guest. Living recluse from intercourse with polished society—unacquainted with the regulations of their ceremonial—and diffident of the conduct I ought to observe—I at that time committed a blunder—which may have been construed into rudeness—where I could have no...
26368Valentín de Foronda to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Philosofo respetable, tengo la honra de remitir á Vm un exemplar de un folleto, que viene á ser una copia de los apuntes que imprimi en Philadelphia sobre la nueva constitucion en que aconsejaba á las Cortes la senda, que creia debia seguir, y que no ha seguido de lo que ha resultado una perdida de tiempo inmensa, lo que no podia menos de succeder, no habiendo fixado las vases sobre las que se...
26369John Fowler to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer M r William W Worsley a resident of this Town contemplates in a few days commenceing a journey to Richmond Virginia , and will pass thro’ your neighbourhood. he has expressed a desire of being made acquainted with you; It is with much pleasure I embrace the oppertunity of introduceing an amiable intelligent person to your acquaintance, as an Editor of a paper (the reporter) he is...
26370From John Jay to Peter Augustus Jay, 28[–29] November 1811 (Jay Papers)
I have rec d . your Letter of the 25 th .— The necessity of stopping at Rye is obvious, and as to your aunt, at least not improper— and yet visits, prompted evidently by Convenience, are seldom pleasing. I wish the arrangement had been such as not to involve the Introduction of a new Guest there— under existing circumstances, there can be no Desire to see other visitors than those of the...
26371From Mary Smith Gray Otis to Abigail Smith Adams, 29 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
I was much gratified my dear Mrs Adams the last week; by a line from you: especially as it announced your own health & that of your family with Mrs Smith’s restoration. I have thought of her with much anxiety & sympathised with you both , on the various events, which have call’d forth all the feelings of the human Heart. Whilst you feel the loss of your excellent Brother & Sister, you cannot...
26372To James Madison from Peter Gansevoort, 29 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
At a meeting of the members of the General Court Martial constituted for the trial of Brigadier General Wilkinson, it was decided that you should be informed of the difficulties the court has to struggle with. On the 6th instant being apprised by the Judge advocate, as well as by the accused, that they had no further evidence to produce, the court adjourned to afford an opportunity for the...
26373William & Samuel Craig to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honor to inclose a Letter for you, received by a Ship of ours from Belfast ; accompanied by a small Box, which We have taken in charge; & will be happy to forward it agreeably to such instructions as you may please to honor Us with.—We have the honor to subscribe ourselves RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esqu e ”; endorsed by TJ as...
26374John Low to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent you by mail, a Sett of the New Encyclopædia, published in Newyork , which a few years ago you did the honor to Subscribe to.— His Excellency , M r Madison , has also rec d his sett for which he subscribed, at about the same time—I hope, Sir, the Books and Binding will meet your approbation.—Be pleased, Sir, to order a draft for the amount, on this city, which is $ 75. —I have...
26375Thomas Jefferson’s Survey of Bear Creek Lands, 26–28 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
11. Nov. 26. beginning on Bear creek on the E. side of the road. ✓ N. 34½ E. 50. po. leaving the branch on the E. ✓ at 10. po. further the branch is 4.6 po. on the E. ✓ at 80. po. from the Beginning, branch 4.8 E. ✓ at 92 . from d o touched it. ✓ at 100.
26376From Abigail Smith Adams to Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody, 28 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
I hear that Cousin Abbe is to return tomorrow to Atkinson. I Send by her two pr Socks for George and John. mittins I have not yet got knit, nor Georges waistcoats done; I hope I Shall before he wants them. I know they are where every proper care will be paid to them. they will both want new Hats Soon—I thought they could be purchased in Haverhill as well as here, and that it would be better...
26377To James Madison from William Cocke, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
Colo Bernardo is recommended as a true American and I have no doubt his embassy will Contain an interesting account of the Cituation of his own Country, therefore introduce him to you most respectfully Your Obdt. Servt &c RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. José Bernardo Maximiliano Gutiérrez de Lara (1774–1841) , a supporter of the Hidalgo revolt in Mexico, had set out for the U.S. in September 1811...
26378To James Madison from William Cocke, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty to request Doctor Mitchel to introduce Colo Joseph Bernardo to you who Call’d on us on his way from South America the Attact [ sic ] of the Prophet on Governor Harrison on the night of the 7th instant leaves us no hopes that you will Any longer have it in Your power to preserve peace for the Union and I hope Tennessee will prove her Self a worthy Sister I have no doubt...
26379To James Madison from John Cook, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I observe in your instructions to Congress you wish for Volunteers, and having the honor to Command a Company of Horse they as well as my officers have expressed a wish to me to present them to you as a part of that patriotic band which is always ready to Support so good a goverment. I must at the same time solicite a favour, which permit me to hope will be granted, that is for U States to...
26380To James Madison from Eleuthère Irénée DuPont, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I am extremely gratefull for the information contained in your letter of the 18th inst. I will avail myself of this good opportunity of writing to my father. Since his application to you I have found a private way of remitting the funds I had to Send him; but I am no less thankfull for your good wish, especially as this proof of your Kindness affords me an occasion of expressing to you the...
26381To James Madison from Matthew Lyon, 28 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
By this time you must be convinced of the folly of Treating the Savages as the lords of the Soil & purchaseing of any set of them what they offer for sale at the price they are put up to ask for it by some Villanous white man or men amoung them. The late battle near the Wabash in which so many of our fellow citizens have lost their lives, has for its foundation claims of Indians to lands which...
26382Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Reuben Perry, [ca. 28 November 1811] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thomas Jefferson In Account with R. Perry Sep t 1810 To 2 Treessels Bedsteads @ $3 £1. 16. one apple mill @ $12— 3. 12. 11 Days work @ 4/6 2. 9. 6 Feby 10 th
26383To James Madison from Joseph Farley, 27 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
27 November 1811, Collector’s Office, Waldoboro. Hears that Eleazar W. Ripley has been recommended as attorney for the District of Maine and endorses the recommendation. Is not intimately acquainted with Ripley but believes him to be a gentleman of “handsome talents, and firmly attached to the laws & government of our country.” Mentions that the incumbent, Mr. Lee, is “ federal in his...
26384From Abigail Smith Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 26 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
do not think that I have not participated in your Joy, upon the Birth of your daughter, because I have not sooner congratulated you upon the event. Let it be to you cause of gratitude and thankfulness that you have reason to sing of Mercies, as you have abundent occasion to do, for The lives and Health of your two sons whom you left under the care and patronage of two of the best of Friends....
26385To James Madison from John B. Colvin, 26 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have just seen two letters from gentlemen in Vincennes to Mr. Jennings, the Delegate in congress from that Territory, stating the particulars of a Battle between Gov. Harrison and the party of the Prophet. The Letters from Vincennes are dated the 12th instant, when the news had just arrived there. The United States troops were attacked unexpectedly at night, and maintained a conflict of two...
26386To James Madison from the Republican Meeting of Windsor, North Carolina, 26 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
26 November 1811. “The Republicans of Windsor and its Vicinity called togather by a Just sense of the awful crisis which overclouds our political horizon feel it their duty to declair that though they have long witnessed with painful regret, the unfreindly spirit in which the British orders in Council were dictated, they never ceased fondly to hope, ‘That the scrupulous reguard to Justice, the...
26387Nicolas G. Dufief to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Je m’empresse de vous faire l’hommage de mon catalogue avant que Sa publication ait été encore annoncé. Je dois vous prévenir que la difficulté qu’on éprouve à Se procurer des Livres Francais est cause qu’une partie de ceux qui composent ma Bibliothèque est de rencontre, mais les prix ont été fixés en conséquence. P.S Je reçois à l’instant un grand nombre de livres dont je vous enverrai la...
26388From John Adams to Samuel Smith, 25 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
Colonel Pickering in his Letters or Addresses to The People of The United States has represented to the world and Supported by Certificates or Testimonies which Some Persons think plausible, that a corrupt Bargain was made between Yourself and your Brother, on one part and me on the other, that I Should dismiss the then Secretary of State from his office, in consideration of your Votes and...
26389From John Adams to Robert Smith, 25 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
Colonel Pickering in his Letters or Addresses to the People of The United States has represented to the world and supported by Certificates or Testimonies which some persons think plausible, that a corrupt Bargain was made between yourself and your Brother on one part, and me on the other; that I should dismiss the then Secretary of State from his office, in consideration of your votes and...
26390To James Madison from Augustus Diemar, 25 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 November 1811, Batavia , “ Lands of Liberty & Equality .” Introduces himself as a native of France, born in Paris in 1766 the son of a colonel in the Irish Brigade. His father left France after a duel and took him to England, where his father held an appointment in the Hanoverian Troops. “Since I became of the age of Maturity was appointed in the Brittish army—have fought Some last American...
26391To James Madison from James Turner and Jesse Franklin, 25 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
25 November 1811, Senate Chamber. The writers enclose for consideration a letter from former governor Williams of the Mississippi Territory. RC and enclosure ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Williams”). RC 1 p. Addressee not indicated. For enclosure, see n. 1. The North Carolina senators forwarded a confidential letter they had received from Robert Williams, dated 2 Nov. 1811 (3...
26392George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 25 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Having received the form of the bond which I am to execute previous to entering upon the duties of my office, I avail myself of your kind offer of joining me in it, and now inclose it for your signature. I have not inserted the third name, as I wish to take the chance (small as it is) of M r Gibson’s return previous to my departure: there being but very few persons to whom I like to lay myself...
26393James Ogilvie to Thomas Jefferson, 24 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to thank you for a letter , which had I wanting wanted any additional motives to stimulate my exertions during my temporary seclusion from the world, would have supplied them.—Accept my cordial thanks for the benevolent interest in my future welfare & usefulness you have done me the honour to express, coupled with an assurance, that I shall endeavour to deserve a continuance of your...
26394To James Madison from Joseph Allen, 23 [November] 1811 (Madison Papers)
I am instructed by the eig[h]th Regt. of Virginia Militia, which convened in Lexington Rockbridge County on the 14th Inst. to forward to you the enclosed address. I take the liberty of accompanying it with an abstract view of the strength & arms of the Regt which I had the honor on that day to command. In performing this duty sir I am not less obedient to my own feelings than to the wishes and...
26395To James Madison from Willie Blount, 23 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
In complyance with the request of the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee I have the honor to transmit their address of the 15th. instant expressive of their full confidence in you as chief executive magistrate of the United States—with their’s I unite mine entire; And with pleasure say, that it adds to my gratification in being a citizen of the United States, to know, that you are...
26396To James Madison from the Inhabitants of Sainte Genevieve, 23 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
23 November 1811. The signatories recommend Richard S. Thomas, attorney at law, of Sainte Genevieve and formerly of Ohio, to fill the vacancy on the general court resulting from the death of Otho Shrader. “We hope this our recommendation will not be disregarded when it is recollected how deeply we are interested in the appointment of a Citizen whom we intimately know.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR ,...
26397To James Madison from John P. Van Ness, 22 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
The vacancy in the Office of Controller affords me an opportunity of asking permission to remind you of the wish of the friends of my brother William P. Van Ness that he should hold some respectable appointment under the present Administration. You have some knowledge of that Gentleman; and for any further information in relation to his talents and merit, I beg leave to refer you to Genl....
26398To James Madison from the Citizens of the Louisiana Territory, 22 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
22 November 1811, St. Louis. The subscribers regret the necessity of having to recommend a successor to the deceased judge Otho Shrader, but they are motivated by interest in the welfare of the country and the desire some of them have, as attorneys at law, that the appointment be given to “a man whose talents and integrity are known and approved of by us and who has a general knowledge of the...
26399William Lambert to Thomas Jefferson, 22 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The observations relating to the solar eclipse of the 17 th September last , were made in this city opposite Rhodes’s hotel , North 71.º West, 1. ⅜ . m American measure, from the Capitol . The apparent times of the principal appearances, to the nearest second, are as follow:— h. m. s. Beginning of the Eclipse, 0. 22. 9.
26400From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 21 November 1811 (Adams Papers)
On this our Thanksgiving day, among innumerable other Blessings, I have to thank express my Gratitude for your favour of Nov. 11. I do not believe that Boethius’s Consolations of Philosophy, which however I have never read, would do me more good. I hasten to answer your Questions, that your friendly Sympathies may be no longer afflicted or allarmed. Indeed I almost repent of the Simple Tale I...
26401To James Madison from Lafayette, 21 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
It is a Good fortune for me to Arrive from La Grange in time to improve the Opportunity that is just Going. I ardently Wish the frigate May Soon follow the Flash With Satisfactory Accounts. Hitherto the Emperor Has been on His travels So that Mr. Barlow Could Not be presented before last Sunday. His personal Reception Has been the Most Agreable His friends and the friends to His business Might...
26402To James Madison from Joseph Desha, 21 November 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
21 November 1811. Forwards the testimonials that he had mentioned were in his possession “touching the Standing of Judge Coburn in Louisiana.” Trusts that these will be sufficient “to remove objections (if any exist) respecting his not residing in the country.” States that “the inteligen⟨t⟩ inhabitants of the Territory are convinced that the attainment of Justice is verry much promoted, by the...
26403To James Madison from Cowles Mead, 20 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
I am instructed by a Resolution of the House of Representatives of the Mississippi Territory, to forward to you, the enclosed copy of a presentment by the Grand Jury for the County of Baldwin, against Harry Toulmin Esqr. Judge of the Superior Court for the District of Washington. The House over which I have the honor to preside, has deemed the charges therein contained worthy of further...
26404Sylvanus Bourne to Thomas Jefferson, 20 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
As you are acquainted with the embarrassing situation in which I have laboured for some years & which has now reached a point bordering on distress , I take the liberty most respectfully to mention to you that I have made an application to the President of the U States to be named to fill the Consular vacancy in London when the State of our relations with that Country may render this...
26405Enclosure: William Lambert’s Calculation of Monticello’s Longitude from Greenwich, 14 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Calculation of the longitude from Greenwich , of Monticello , in Virginia , from the solar eclipse of the 17 th of September, 1811 . Latitude 38.° 8′ Estimated Longitude, 5. h. 14. m. 0. sec = 78.° 30.′ 0.″ West. Ratio of the equatorial diameter to the polar axis of the earth, 320 to 319. Constant Log. to reduce the latitude (320 to 319) 9.9972814. Lat. of the place 38.° 8.′ 0″ log. tangent...
26406Bishop James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Having seen your Observations upon the late solar Eclipse, I took the Liberty to transmit a Copy of them to M r W. Lambert , in Washington , & to request him to favour me with a Calculation of the Longitude of Monticello founded upon them. I now transmit his Paper , & hope it will prove agreable to you. The Facility & Accuracy of M r L. in astronomical Calculation is very remarkable. This I...
26407Oliver Pollock to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter dated on the 4 th of may , some time back and delayed making an acknowledgement until I could do it fully to my own Satisfaction. I find to my regret that you do not retain as particular a recollection of the transactions of the Government of Virginia as I had hoped, this indeed is not surprising considering the numerous and important offices which you...
26408William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 19 November 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I was exploring the Jersey mountains in search of a farm when your favor of the 15 th Oct. was forwarded here, agreeably to directions left with my agent at Philadelphia , as to my letters. I did not succeed in my search but hope to be more successful next year.— Let me now express all my thanks for your kindness as to Ind. Camp —I am indeed truly obliged by it, & prefer much the plan of...
26409From James Madison to Eleuthère Irénée DuPont, 18 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of a wish expressed by your father in the last letter recd. from him, I mention to you, that a public vessel will sail in a few days from N. York for France, and that any letters you may wish to forward to him, will be taken charge of by the Bearer of dispatches to Mr. Barlow, if previously lodged with the Collector of that Port. No time therefore is to be lost in sending...
26410From James Madison to Pierre Samuel DuPont de Nemours, 18 November 1811 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of July 4. was duly delivered, together with the two interesting manuscripts on Education & Finance, and the Books addressed to your son & others. The latter were disposed of according to your wishes. For the copy you were so good as to allot to myself, I return my thanks; and still more for your valuable ideas on those interesting subjects. I have run over the Manuscript on...