26591Thomas Jefferson to the Seventy-Six Association, 30 September 1811 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of Aug. 29. with the copy of mr Markley ’s oration which it covered. I am very sensible of the attentions with which the Seventy six association have has honored me in directing the transmission of this pamphlet and equally thankful to yourselves for your care in the execution of their desire. sentiments so truly patriotic, & so eloquently expressed by the...
26592From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 29 September 1811 (Adams Papers)
The second general point of view, in which I propose to you to consider the Bible, to the great end that it may “thoroughly furnish you unto all good works,” is in its historical character. To a man of liberal education the study of History is not only useful and important, but altogether indispensable; and with regard to the History contained in the Bible, the observation which Cicero makes...
26593Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 29 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter came under cover to me without any indication from what quarter it came. Our last latest arrival brings information of the death of the king of England . it’s coming from Ireland & not direct from England would make it little worthy of notice, were not the event so probable. on the 26 th of July the English papers say he was expected hourly to expire. this vessel sailed from
26594Michael Leib to Thomas Jefferson, 29 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your recommendation would at all times be a sufficient inducement to me to patronize any one who was favord with it; and the extension of your good opinion to Joseph Dougherty has secured mine. It will add much to my gratification to be in any manner instrumental in the promotion of any wish of yours whether public or private. The times are inauspicious, not only to the nation, but to some...
26595John Martin Baker to Collector at Port of Discharge, 28 September 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1811, Palma, Majorca. Requests the collector at the port of discharge to receive articles from Jesse Y. Hinks, captain of the schooner Ruthy of Boston, for delivery to JM. Lists the articles in a postscript: “One Qr. Cask 7. Years old Granache White Wine / One Bag Soft Shelled Almonds. / Three Boxes Capers. / Three Boxes Olives.” RC ( DLC ). 2 pp. Docketed by JM.
26596Account with Dinsmore and Neilson, 28 September 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
28 September 1811. Lists charges for enlarging and furnishing at Montpelier the drawing room, passage, dining room, large bedroom, kitchen, and “S. W. Wing.” Also included are charges for the construction of the temple and labor for the period 30 Sept. 1810 to 28 Sept. 1811. The total amount of the charges is £1,088 8 s . 7½ d ., with a balance due of £378 10 s . 7½ d . as of 28 Sept. Ms ( ViU...
26597Thomas Jefferson to Paul Hamilton, 28 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
M r William Jordan Harris , a young gentleman of a neighboring county, being desirous of entering into the navy of the US. as a Midshipman, has requested me to be the channel of conveyance for his application. an antient connection with his family, and an intimate knolege of it’s great worth & respectability, make it a duty in me to decline no opportunity of doing what is their desire. with...
26598From Abigail Smith Adams to William Stephens Smith, 27 September 1811 (Adams Papers)
I yesterday received your Letter, and at the Same time, the President received the one inclosed from dr Rush which I think it my duty, altho a distressing and painfull one, to me, to communicate the contents to you by the earliest opportnty you will See by the Letter, that Mrs Smith wrote her case to dr Rush, which her Father inclosed with a request that he would give his candid opinion. Mrs...
26599Samuel Smith (of Maryland) to Thomas Jefferson, 27 September 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I am honored with your letter of 19 t P. Mark 23 d Ins t , recommending J. Dougherty as Door Keeper to the Senate . I remember him and have no doubt but he is every way qualified—he will have many Competitors. Some of them very respectable—I observe that his political principles are Sound. they however will not long be thought an important recommendation Accept assurances of my high respect &...
26600From John Jay to Cave Jones, 26 September 1811 (Jay Papers)
I have rec d . ^by the last Mail^ your Letter of the 18 Inst— It certainly is important that the Facts asserted by you, and denied by Doct r . Hobart should not be left doubtful, if they can be rendered clear. How long it may be advise-able to delay the Reply, they who are on the sport and know exactly all the Circumstances which have relation to it, can best decide. If the indirect...