26401Nathaniel Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty of addressing you, to request that you will recommend a system of female education, best adapted to the present state of our society. Such a plan as is compatable with the pecuniary circumstances of females, that will enable them to acquire a liberal and accomplished education. Should you find it convenient to furnish a plan of education, I must trouble you farther to...
26402To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 1 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
The Sacrifices made to defend Norfolk with Militia are of a Nature & to an extent requiring the most Serious consideration from the Gen’l Gov’t; I am satisfied you cannot know the Sufferings to which Individuals & families are exposed by that policy, & the Serious Diminution of the Physical strength of virginia; to Say nothing of the effect produced on the Spirit, of the people, & their...
26403To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 16 April 1810 (Madison Papers)
By a resolution of this House an adjournment will take place on the 23d. I am personally extremely anxious to get home, every consideration conspires to render me impatient, but I think from the prospect which the last intelligence from Europe presents us, much good might result from the arrival of the J. A. There are also several questions of great national Moment which would probably be...
26404To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 14 December 1805 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of naming the Lynchburg Star as a fit paper for the publication of the Laws of the UStates. Its character is decidedly Republican, Situation central, & circulation extensive in the western parts of the State; If these circumstances were not Sufficient to recommend the Star, I would add, that the Editor, is a man of Talents, & means to devote himself to the diffusion of...
26405To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 18 January 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
An unwillingness to trespass on your time has hitherto prevented any communication from me, But as the period for closing the Session of Assembly approaches, I have determind to request that my attendance at Washington may be dispensed with until the Spring; It would perhaps be unpleasant to Mr C. at this particular time to leave Wtn, after remaining with anxious expectation to hear the Trial...
26406William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 21 July 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote Mrs Burwell to send my horses to meet me at Monticello , under an expectation I should reach your house on thursday—the unexpected delay of the Tax bills compels me to remain longer, may I beg the favor of you to detain my Servant until I can leave this place, which I propose doing in a Hack— we have been much commotion for a week past—the whole City is under arms & on militia duty at...
26407To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 22 February 1815 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to offer you my most sincere congratulations upon the restoration of peace upon terms, & under circumstances peculiarly honorable to this Country; I do it as well on account of the Nation, as yourself. They are happily relieved from much Suffering, restored to the enjoyment of their rights, exalted in the estimation of the world, and confirmed in the Stability of their Government;...
26408To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 19 February 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 February 1813. “I perceive it is the intention of the Govt to raise 1000 men of the 20,000 for the state of Virginia. Without being authorised I will suggest Thomas M. Randolph for a Colonel. I think he would make a most Zealous, & valuable officer.” RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Docketed by JM. Thomas Mann Randolph (1768–1828) was the son of Thomas Mann Randolph and Anne Cary Randolph and the...
26409William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
A visit to the Springs for the benefit of my family delay’d the Receipt of your letter until a few days past; otherwise I should have given you an answer sooner; The quarry to which you allude is in the County of Franklin on the Pigg River , about 45 miles from New London , the Road is generally hilly but firm, such as the waggoners are accustomed to carry from 3. to 4000—in the summer, & Fall...
26410Enclosure: Instructions for the Use of a Carding Machine, [ca. 13 March 1813] (Jefferson Papers)
Directions for using the Carding Engine Make the feeding frame fast in front of the Engine, by means of the irons and screw rod, and so placed that the cards on the main Cylinder will just pass the fluted Rollers without touching them.—The upper fluted Roller is kept down on the under one by two wires ( ) hooked ovev over the pivots of it at the ends, & under two small iron levers ( ) one end...
26411To James Madison from William A. Burwell, 21 March 1814 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed letter is from the Pt of the Farmers Bank Lynchbrg Va, a man of considerable experience in trade, & of an excellent character; coming from an interior part of the country, but nevertheless extensively engaged in commerce. I hope it will not be consider’d improper to submit its contents to your consideration; I will however observe that altho the extent of the evil may be admitted,...
26412William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter in answer to my enquiries relative to the medal Voted Gen l Lee by Congress has been some time since received & will be used, by the President in the manner he thinks proper; The impression made on my mind in that part of it which authorises me to use it as I find proper, connected with what has previously passed upon the Subject, was, that I had embarked in an enquiry which had...
26413William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 29 December 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Some days Since I received a letter from the Son of Genl Lee requesting me to apply to the P’t of the US. upon the Subject of a Medal voted his Father for his Services by the old Congress , which has never been presented; he said the you were entrusted with procuring it while minister in France , but had left the Country before the Medal was completed; I stated these circumstances to Mr...
26414To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 3 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I have made every exertion to Reach Washington; by the time specified in Your letter—Some delay was unavoidable, the difficulty of procuring suitable persons to manage my affairs in my absence, the necessity of closing some transactions which were understood only by myself—I shall rest this day & proceed immediately to W—The selection you have made of me in my retirement; will if possible...
26415To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 29 November 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been suggested to me, that some censure will attatch to my relinquishment of the seat in the Legislature of virginia to which I was elected in April last by the people of Franklin ; I am not vain to hold a place in that body. No beleif is entertain’d that there , or in any other place my name would acquire approbation; farther than a sincere desire to discharge promptly and with...
26416William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 13 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
the only difficulty I can imagine with the aid of these directions is the want of correspondent marks or letters on the different parts of your machine, you may however without them soon discover them when the machine is put in motion; I have added directions for the Drawing & Roving head, because it adds so much to the value of the Carding Engine, that you should lose no time in procuring...
26417To Thomas Jefferson from William A. Burwell, 5 May 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
When I arrived at this place, on my way to Washington, I was informed you were still at Monticello—I now consider myself at your Service & shall be prepar’d to Receive & execute your orders on all occasions—permit me to wish you health & happiness— RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 10 May and so recorded in SJL .
26418William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 19 February 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I hope you will find the enclosed useful in the management of your Domestic concerns. It is easily understood, and furnishes 52 patterns of Cloth; Nothing more has transpired from Harrisons Army re l ative to Genl Winchester , it is however believed the greater part of the men behaved with singular courage, & maintained their ground as long as it was practicable against a superior force, the...
26419To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 28 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I am now with Mr Randolph & have just read your letter, he would come over to day, but the state of the weather, & the return of his fever seem to decide in favor of Tomorrow; I will give Joseph verbally such directions about bringing the carriage as may be necessary—I think it particularly necessary that Mr. R. should remove to your house, his disease has originated in the state of his mind,...
26420To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 15 September 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I had determin’d to return & continue in your Service until the arrival of Captn Lewis, or during the term of your Administration; that resolution is for the present frustrated by an attack of the Dysentery, by which my health has been so much impair’d that I despair of being able to Join you in time to reach Wtn—It is not my wish to expose you to inconvenience by making an improper request, I...
26421To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 21 May 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive enclosed Ten dollars the sum lent me, together with a small Packet which I will thank you to forward in your mail,— I have not yet seen many people in the Districk, but from the enquiries I have made & the information I have received, the public opinion is much more favorable to the Embargo than was to be expected, they all prefer it to a state of war, & will bear its...
26422To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 22 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
The Manual & letter have been receiv’d; & for the future I shall endeavor to acquire that information which is so abundantly supplied, from the first to Men who fill Legislative functions; The sentiments of friendship which the second contains, fills my mind with sensations indescribeable, Your good opinion is all I ask, it is more precious to me, than every other blessing which can happen,...
26423To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 21 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
From letters I have seen from Richmond, It is reported that some friend of yours, wrote a letter which was shewn, intimating, that the Embargo would be taken off. in consequence of this intelligence Tobo rose to eight Dollars. that your crop was sold under this delusion, to the ruin of the purchaser. You are not for a moment to suppose I credit the report. on the contrary I know it false, &...
26424William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo Taylor & myself, equally regret having troubled you with Mr Graham ’s papers, & feel Satisfied that you have expressed no opinion—I expected you would receive many letters in your retirement from those who have your happiness at heart, or wish the Sanction of your name to Support favorite opinions, but I had no idea that your labors were So great; I am only Surprised that you have...
26425William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have obtaind a Copy from the Treasury of the prices paid in London for Instruments and enclose it for your examination— M r Crawford informs me that M r Jackson procured in Paris Instruments of the best construction for the University of Georgia at prices far below the Cost paid by Hassler ; &
26426To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 15 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Dctr William Upshaw of Virginia wishes to obtain the appointment of Hospital or Regimental Surgeon, in the Service of the US; I am well convinced from the concurrent tistimony of his acquaintances, of his capacity, & from my own knowledge of his merits; he maintains in Society, as a Physician & Man, a character which it is desirable to introduce among those employ’d by the Gov’t—for one I...
26427William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 7 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 26 th gave me the first intelligence of M r Nicholas ’ s ability to releive you, I never doubted, his disposition, but fear’d your absence and the importunity of Creditors would appropriate his means to themselves—It gives me Sincere pleasure to find your mind at ease upon the Subject, the magnitude of the loss would be Serious at any time, in the present condition of the...
26428William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 22 January 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Colo Waller Taylor Senator from Indiana has requested me to enclose the papers of Mr Graham for your examination; Mr Graham he informs me is very respectable & attatches considerable importance to the discovery he thinks he has made, But such is the confidence he places in your opinion that it will be abandon’d upon a suggestion of yours from you —I am aware that this will give you trouble,...
26429To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 3 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I fear your mind has been affected by a conversation yesterday with Mr R. who observed he was indifferent to live—He says he was impressed with shame for having left you—but if he lives he will make amends to you & his family, by his encreased love for both—I have quieted his mind. ViU .
26430William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 4 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed by the Secretary of War , that the Government will not Sell at this time the Instruments procured by Mr Hasler — I should have given you this information earlier, but have been waiting in the daily expectation, to hear from D r Jackson — Mr Crawford has promised to furnish me with the paper the moment it arrives, when it shall be forwarded without delay. RC ( DLC );...
26431To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 11 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lost no time in consulting Mr Turner upon the Subject of Managing your estate in Albemarle; the result however has proven unfavorable to my wishes; he thinks the Sacrifice in quitting his farm too great to for the Sum of 75.£. in other respects he would feel pleased with your employment & thinks himself competent; I am Sorry you must loose his Services, because I beleive your interest...
26432William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
In reply to your letter of the 10 th requesting a return of the Subscription paper forwarded to me in behalf of the Central College ; I am Sorry to inform you, no letter or Subscription paper ever reached me; M r Pleasants is at this time absent on a visit to his family in Virginia as Soon as he returns, I will deliver your letter to him, which has been given to me for Safe keeping— accept D r...
26433To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 18 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I have laid your letter before Mr. R. & had a conversation with him; He feels the same love & respect for you he always did, they are not impaird—& never can be—he left the house to prevent the possibility of such a thing—I shall have another conversation with him, & shall make any arrangements, which will more effectually guard your happiness against that event—I have fully participated in...
26434To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 15 January 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
W A Burwell received your friendly note of yesterday, & feels grateful for your kind wishes. to day he is engaged with F. Gilmer—but hereafter will continue, to partake of your family dinners—from which he has derived so much pleasure—be assured my dear Sir, your goodness is gratefully rememberd MHi : Coolidge Collection.
26435To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 17 September 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have Sent you a peice of Woollen Cloth made in the County of Montgomery from the Wool of the Mry. Sheep—spun, wove, full’d & dyed there— I am informed much of this kind of Cloth is made there—for comfort & durability if not elegance it may be compared with the cloth of any country— MHi : Coolidge Collection.
26436William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 28 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Yesterday at a meeting of the Committee of Ways & Means it was proposed to change the duties on wine agreable to your suggestion , & to lessen the duty upon Books printed in Foreign languages imported into the U States — both Subjects have been refer’ d to Mr Crawford for his consideration and unless he urges some strong objection I am persuaded they will pass both houses of Congress . I...
26437To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 7 August 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I left home on a visit to poplar forest in the expectation of seeing you & passing some days in your company, but was informed you had returned to Monticello; the enclosed letter was received last Sunday, & is forwarded for your inspection. after whatever course you deem most eligible please prescribe, conscious as I am of the purity of your motives & the correctness of your political views,...
26438William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 22 May 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Hepburn is at this time engaged on a Mill about 12 Miles from this place; I cannot learn exactly the place; But I have left the letter for him with Daniel Brown who expects to See him in a few days & has promised to give you the earliest answer; I have also requested him to State the necessity of his visiting you without delay, & have very little doubt you will See him Shortly— I have Sent...
26439To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 20 February 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
with some difficulty last night, & some additional exertions this morning, I have succeeded in quieting Mr. R.s mind, be assured on your account, & that of your family, I will not for a moment, loose sight of this Subject, & with your cooperation (in the manner, I last night stated,) will effectually avert that calamity; I am certain from a promise I have exacted & receiv’d no step will be...
26440To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 4 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I should have written you sooner; but for want of Materials, which would compensate you for the trouble of reading my letter; I can barely give you some account of our Agricultural prospects. we have had more cold weather this Spring than usual & more drought, than has been, necessary for preparing for a new Crop; At present the weather is sufficiently warm, & Moist to pitch our Crop of...
26441To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 11 February 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
The resignation of Robt Williams in the Missisippi Territory—& Judge Bruin, have made vacancies to be supplied with some man of character & intergrity— we take the liberty of naming for one of those offices David Holmes of (va) the honesty & talents of Mr H. are well known to you—& we beg leave to assure you that while we believe the public good would be promoted by his appointment we should...
26442To Thomas Jefferson from William Armistead Burwell, 26 December 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr Clark has promised to deliver into your hands the correspondence betwen the Gov’nr of Virginia and the Pt. of Congress; they should have been returned sooner, but for the ill State of my health which detaind Me at home until the departure of Mr Randolph for Congress;—In the present State of affairs, when the U States are threaten’d with the calamities of war, it affords me the greatest...
26443William A. Burwell to Thomas Jefferson, 15 December 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have forwarded by the Mail to Charlottesville a specimen of the Potowmack Marble; It is well polish’d and will give you a just Idea of the Columns in the Hall of the H of R . Please to remember me in the kindest manner to M rs R. & the family—& accept yourself my best wishes for your happiness. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 19 Dec. 1819 and so recorded in SJL . h of r : the United...
26444To James Madison from William Armistead Burwell, 17 February 1809 (Madison Papers)
It is said that Mr. Hull is to be appointed secretary of War; whether this is true, I know not. For myself, I am so entirely unacquainted with this Gentleman that I could not if required give any opinion, nor shall I be understood as giving one in what I now write. But I should be wanting in the respect due you if I did not inform you that I have heard very strong objections from persons whose...
26445To James Madison from William Bushby, 24 September 1805 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
§ From William Bushby. 24 September 1805, “Washington Navy Yard.” “Last summer I waited on you with a line from Mr. George Hite wishing your favour with Mr. Latrobe to obtain for me employment as a Painter on the Publick buildings in the City. As Mr. Latrobe was then absent, and you observed might return when you was not present—you advised me on his coming to show him my recommendations—(as...
26446To Alexander Hamilton from George Bush, 24 December 1792 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Wilmington, Delaware, December 24, 1792. On January 4, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Bush : “Your letter under date of the 24th. ulto has been received.” Letter not found. ] Bush was collector of customs at Wilmington, Delaware.
26447To Alexander Hamilton from George Bush, 20 August 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Wilmington, Delaware, August 20, 1793. On August 22, 1793, Hamilton wrote to Bush : “I received your letter of the 20th. instant.” Letter not found. ] Bush was collector of customs at Wilmington, Delaware.
26448To Alexander Hamilton from George Bush, 5 February 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Wilmington, Delaware, February 5, 1794. On February 17, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Bush : “In your letter of the 5th. instant.” Letter not found. ] Bush was collector of customs at Wilmington, Delaware.
26449To Alexander Hamilton from George Bush, 31 March 1794 (Hamilton Papers)
[ Wilmington, Delaware, March 31, 1794. On June 19, 1794, Hamilton wrote to Bush : “Hurry of business prevented an earlier reply to your letter of the 31st. of March last.” Letter not found. ]
26450To George Washington from George Bush, 5 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
In answer to the questions you were pleased to put to me this day, I take the liberty to trouble you with the following detail. I was born in the Delaware State, my Father still lives there, & I have resided there ever since the dissolution of the Army. I served an Apprenticeship of four Years to a Merchant in Philadelphia, at the expiration of which in 1776 I was appointed a Liut. in the...