26751Thomas Jefferson’s Calculations for a Horizontal Sundial at Poplar Forest, [ca. 23 August 1811] (Jefferson Papers)
Hour lines of horizont l dial for Lat 37°–22′–26″ Hour horary angle Logarithm Tang t Hourline H ′ ° ′ ° ′ ″ 0–5. 1–15 8.1220547 0–45–32 10
26752Thomas Jefferson to Charles Clay, 23 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
While here, & much confined to the house by my rheumatism, I have amused myself with calculating the hour lines of a horisontal dial for the latitude of this place which I find to be 37°–22′–26″. the calculations are for every 5. minutes of time, and are always exact to within less than half a second of a degree. as I do not know that any body here has taken this trouble before, I have...
26753Levett Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 23 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I received, a few days Since, from the department of State , two letters recommended by You to my care for Professor Vater at Konigsberg & Count John Potocki , both of which I have forwarded to their respective addresses. I have now the pleasure of inclosing You a little work which I am Sure will interest You; it is from the Same M r Adelung , whom I have already several times named to you....
26754George Jefferson to Thomas Jefferson, 23 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
As it is very seldom that I see M r Randolph’s Harry , I must ask the favor of you to direct him to call for the negroes blankets.—They should have been sent up sooner, but the person of whom I bought them did not like to open a bale, for fear of the moth: he has lately been opening some, and called upon me to take yours away.—I had them baled up again, but not so securely perhaps that the...
26755From James Madison to Anthony Charles Cazenove, 22 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 22 August 1811. Acknowledged in Cazenove to JM, 6 Sept. 1811 . Places an order for Madeira wine from Messrs. Murdoch.
26756From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to Joseph Barlow Felt, 21 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
Company, unexpected, & avocations unavoidable, have for several Days occupied my whole Time, & left me but a few moments to address my absent Friend, & to thank him for his Letter, forwarded by Mr Cogswell— I am rejoiced to hear both from Mr Nichols & you, that your College affairs, wear so favourable an Aspect—It must be consoling to Government, & lighten the oppressive Cares, of those who...
26757To James Madison from William Eustis, 21 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed Letters from Governor Harrison create a strong presumption that hostilities will not be commenced by the Indians. The movement with a respectable force up the Wabash proposed by the Governor appears from the light in which things are placed, to be adviseable: and in preference to militia it appears to me that Boyd’s Regt. (who are distant from Newport where they are now halted to...
26758Thomas Jefferson to Brown & Robertson, 21 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
The accounts handed me by mr Garland have been examined. those from the autumn of 1809. are as I expected; because at that time I directed mr Griffin to have his whole dealings at your store. those preceding that period were unknown to me. it is possible they may have been mentioned to me, altho’ I have no such recollection. but my memory is not sufficiently faithful to enable me to speak...
26759Thomas Jefferson to George Jefferson, 21 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sold my wheat crop of this place at what shall be given in Richmond from the 16 th of the present, to the 25 th of the ensuing month, deducting 2/ for carriage & all other expences. I must rely on your friendship to be on the watch for this maximum, and to be furnished at the close of the period with a certificate by which I may settle with the purchaser. that of Albemarle I shall have...
26760To John Adams from Benjamin Rush, 20 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
The time cannot be very distant when you and I must both sleep with our fathers. The distinguished figure you have made in life, and the high offices you have filled, will render your removal from the world, an object of universal Attention. Suppose you avail yourself while in health, of the sensibility of which awaits the public mind to your character soon after your death, by leaving behind...
26761To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 20 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
Part of the enclosed press-copy of my last Letter to you, is so faint, that unless you should have received the original, before it comes to hand, I am afraid you will be obliged to call for the assistance of younger eyes to make it out. Since it was written I have had the pleasure of receiving letters from my brother, and my wife has had one from my mother, but none from you—I remain however...
26762From Elizabeth Smith Shaw Peabody to Abigail Smith Adams, 20 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
Last Tuesday the Horn blew to announce the Departure of the Mail an Hour sooner than the usual Time, which obliged me to break of abrubtly, even without any Signature—Though I suppose you would know from whom it came, by the badness of the writing, & local Circumstances—I find since my last Fall sickness that my hands tremble more than they used— Not received a Letter from you, nor my Cousin,...
26763From James Madison to William Eustis, 20 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 13th. I am glad to learn that you are so well satisfied with the ⟨present⟩ state of the armories; and that an inconveniency to the U.S. can be relieved by so seasonable a measure as that of distributing arms to the States. It is particularly agreeable also that the important works for the defence of N.Y. are so near their completion. Will it not be well to institute...
26764James L. Edwards to Thomas Jefferson, 20 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I presume an apology is unnecessary on the present occasion; and shall therefore proceed to the subject of this communication without. It may not probably have escaped your recollection, that for certain services performd by Mr. James Lyon and mr. Samuel Morse , formerly Editors of the Savannah Republican, you promised them the sum of $1000— a promiise promise from so distinguished a character...
26765Thomas Jefferson to Charles Willson Peale, 20 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
It is long, my dear Sir, since we have exchanged a letter. our former correspondence had always some little matter of business interspersed; but this being at an end, I shall still be anxious to hear from you sometimes, and to know that you are well & happy. I know indeed that your system is that of contentment under any situation. I have heard that you have retired from the city to a farm, &...
26766To John Adams from Benjamin Rush, 19 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
It is possible Dr Franklins estate, when sold, in Order to be divided, may not produce the Sum mentioned in my last letter. It consists chiefly of real property, purchased in same the early part of his life. The improvements in our City have given it its present immense Value. It is said the million of livres committed to him to be employed in secret Services to his Country, were divided...
26767To James Madison from Henry Lee, 19 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
I received the other day a letter from my long loved friend Mr Stoddert requesting my correction of the statement of a conversation, wherever he may have misconceived my meaning. In this letter he expresses a high respect for yr. personal character, an admiration of yr. private virtues & an anxious wish to beleive that you was actuated by a sincere desire to close our affairs with G B: as I...
26768To James Madison from Aaron Fontaine, 19 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
19 August 1811, Louisville, Kentucky. On the basis of “our former acquaintance,” introduces his son, Maury Fontaine, who is about to take up his appointment as a midshipman in the navy. RC ( NN ). 1 p. Aaron Fontaine (1753–1823) had resided in Louisa County, Virginia, prior to his removal to Kentucky sometime before 1802. His son, Maury, resigned his midshipman’s appointment in November 1811 (...
26769Thomas Jefferson to William A. Burwell, 19 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I am here after a long absence, having been confined at home a month by rheumatism. I thought myself equal to the journey when I sat out, but I have suffered much coming, staying, & shall returning. if I am not better after a little rest at home, I shall set out for the warm springs . the object of this letter is to inform mrs Burwell that a ring which she left where she washed the morning of...
26770William J. Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 19 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to transmit to you, the Enclosed letters which you advised me to get, and I am in hopes you will forward them on as soon as possible RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 5 Sept. 1811 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures: (1) Thomas Turpin to [John Wayles Eppes and William B. Giles], Powhatan, 9 July 1811, recommending Harris, a distant relation he has known from birth as “a...
26771To James Madison from Oliver Fitts, 18 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
18 August 1811, Warrenton, North Carolina. Understands that Moses Mordecai of Raleigh will accept the judgeship in the Mississippi Territory. “I have been intimately acquainted with him from his infancy and do not hesitate to say he is a man of unblemished moral Character.” RC ( DNA : RG 59, LAR , 1809–17, filed under “Mordecai”). 2 pp. After receiving an appointment as a Mississippi...
26772Palisot de Beauvois to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Le 19 Mars dernier j’ai eu L’honneur de vous ecrire pour reclamer vos bontés et vous prier de me faire rendre, dans Votre païs la justice, qui nous est dus. Ma Lettre tres detaillée Se trouve jointe par duplicata, a celle-ci. La Certitude que j’ai de L’arrivée du Navire chargé de Cette dépêche Me rassure Sur Sa destination. je ne doute donc pas qu’elle ne vous Soit parvenue, et je compte assez...
26773Thomas Jefferson’s Preliminary Agreement with William & Reuben Mitchell, [ca. 16–17 August 1811] (Jefferson Papers)
We will purchase M r Jeffersons crop Wheat & will give him Within two shillings 2/3 of the Richm d price at the time of delivery Payable in a 60 day bill on Richm d , or will grind it on the usual terms & deliver the Flour 60 days after the delivery of the Wheat— Notation by TJ on verso: M r Mitchell agrees to give within 2/ a bushel of the best price which shall be given in
26774To James Madison from John Quincy Adams, 17 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
The Event, anticipated in the letters which I had the honour of writing you on the 7. Jany: 8. Feby: and 3d: June, has happened at the time when it was expected. On Monday Evening last the 12th. instt: I had a daughter born, the first example I believe of an American, a native of Russia. As it would have been impossible for me to have accomplished since the Commencement of this year’s...
26775Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Rush, 17 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to you from a place, 90. miles from Monticello , near the New London of this state, which I visit three or four times a year, & stay from a fortnight to a month at a time. I have fixed myself comfortably, keep some books here, bring others occasionally, am in the solitude of a hermit, and quite at leisure to attend to my absent friends. I note this to shew that I am not in a situation...
26776To John Adams from Benjamin Stoddert, 16 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
My Son in Law Doctr. Thomas Ewell & my Daughter are making a Visit to Boston, and I have charged them not to leave that Neighbourhood without paying their respects to you & Mrs. Adams— I rejoice to hear as I have lately done, that you continue to enjoy health & I hope happiness—and am with the / most perfect respect & esteem / Dr sir Yr Obed Servt. MHi : Adams-Hull Collection.
26777To James Madison from John Graham, 16 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Not being able to hear of any one here who understood the Portuguese Language—I have endeavoured myself to find out what was the object of the writer of the Letter you sent me. It seems to be to induce you to enter into an alliance with England against France: and to propose to all the Nations “of Asia, Africa, Europe and America” to make common cause against her—to forbid all commerce or...
26778To James Madison from James Monroe, 16 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Mr Gales’s notice of the publication in the Aurora relative to Mr Foster was precisely what it ought to have been. It was undoubtedly proper to prevent such a statment going to the nation as a fact, & the mode of contradicting, being without a compromitment of the govt., the true one. I will endeavor to be with you in the course of the ensuing week. I expect to be able to wear my boot in that...
26779To James Madison from Hay Battaile, 16 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
16 August 1811, White Sulphur Springs. “On my way to this place, I call’d on Mr Gooch … to get a pair or a Ram of your broad Tail Sheep; understanding that he had the disposal of them, he inform’d me that he could part with none without your orders, but that he had no doubt, but you would spare me one or both as you were geting a stock of two other breeds, that you liked much better; that he...
26780Thomas Jefferson to Charles Clay, 16 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the contents of your basket and was just about writing to you when your boy came. I find I shall not have strength enough to ride as far as your house: but I should be very glad if you could meet me at the Double branches in the road, the day after tomorrow (Sunday) and that you may not have to wait, I will be sure to be there before 11. aclock. I have had some measures made...
26781Thomas Jefferson’s Final Agreement with William & Reuben Mitchell, 16 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
We have purchased of M r Thomas Jefferson the whole of his present Crop of Wheat at the Poplar Forest to be delivered in the Black Water Mills as soon as one Waggon can conveniently haul it—the price to be within two shillings of that of Richmond ; to be fixed at any time within forty days from this time; and payable in a Bill on Richmond at 60 days from the 5 th of September next— Witness...
26782From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 15 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
Some time since, your Mama and I received two letters from you at once—the first to your Mama was dated 18th. January, and the other to me 5th: February—I was glad to see that you had taken pains to write them as well as you could and that your hand-writing was improved.—I intreat you my Dear Son, to pay constant attention to your hand-writing—It is now more than four years since you first...
26783From James Madison to James Monroe, 15 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Among the papers herewith inclosed are letters from the Govt. at Santa fee, and among these one to the French Minister at Washington inclosing another to the Minister of Foreign relations at Paris. In opening the general packet addressed to the Executive, that for Serrurier was so involved as to be opened unintenti[on]ally at the same time. The more important one for Paris escaped this...
26784To James Madison from George Joy, 15 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
I have just crossed the Sound in much better Health than when I left this place. You will perceive, in the concluding Paragraph of my letter to my Brother of the 21st. ultimo, that it was not my intention to cross the Atlantic very soon. Some Murmurs that have reached me have induced serious thoughts however of making the Voyage from this place; and further consideration, to take England in my...
26785To James Madison from George C. Allen, 15 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 August 1811, Cantonment Washington, Mississippi Territory. “I was ordered to Fort Pickering by Genl. Hampton and took command of that Post on the 1st. August 1810. and remained in comd. until the 1st. July 1811 When I was ordered to this place by Colo. Purdy. The paymaster has refused me double rations which has been alowed to every other officer who commanded there before me.” Asks JM to...
26786To James Madison from John Leonard, 15 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
15 August 1811, Barcelona. “When I had the honor to receive the appointmt. of Consul of the UStates at Barna no doubt I was consider’d properly qualified, and I have the satisfaction to enclose a document in confirmation thereof.” Does so because he has seen a duplicate of a letter in the hands of Mr. Thorndike, signed by Robert Smith and dated 27 Feb. 1811, revoking his consular commission...
26787From John Adams to Benjamin Rush, 14 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
Upon honor, now, Rush! You cannot be serious in calling me, mad, to my Face! I learned a proper Answer to you, in Bedlam in England. In one of the Visits I made to that Hospital, I took a few Turns in the Area, where Some of the most harmless of the patients are permitted to walk. One of them a decent looking Man joined me, and conversed very Sensibly but with much animation for Some time: but...
26788To James Madison from John Graham, 14 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
The Letter which you did me the Honor to write to me on the 10th Inst. I received yesterday, together with those which it covered. I have now the pleasure to return Mr. Adams’s (Letter) de cyphered: with the other I can as yet do nothing. I will make an effort before the departure of your next Mail to find out generally its objects; but I am by no means confident that I shall be able to do...
26789Thomas Jefferson to Henry Dearborn, 14 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I write from a place which I visit occasionally, near the New London of this state, 90. miles from Monticello , and where I have not the means of examining whether I have let pass the annual period pass over of saying ‘all’s well’ and ‘how d’ye do’? your letter of came in due time. I had learned by the newspapers the afflicting event it announced, had felt it as your friend, and as the friend...
26790John Dortic to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
He who forwarded you the Small Seed box through me Could not, indeed, believe that Such an introduction to you, would be more troublesome than the invoice agreeable. I hope, whoever, that the Subject on which I now take the liberty of entertaining you with, being in behalf of the country will carry My excuse with it. I am not acquainted, in your State , with any one So well delighted with...
26791To James Madison from William Eustis, 13 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 10th. enclosing a Letter from Lt. Voorhis was received this morning. That officer was with me yesterday—he appears to be a good man and bears his sentence like a good christian: he has merit and in case of war may still be useful. At the time of leaving the city for Harper’s ferry the business & state of the office did not admit of my absence for so long a time as a visit to...
26792To James Madison from Aaron Vail and Strobal Vail, 13 August 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
13 August 1811. “Stephen Vail of Butler County purchased of the united states some years ago 380 09/100 acres of Land and made full payment for the same the 11th. August 1806 as per receipt on which land he had layed out a small town sold the Lotts and gave his Obligations to make deeds in a Certain time.” Since Stephen Vail’s decease it has been impossible to make out deeds for purchasers of...
26793John Bracken to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Two days ago I received your letter of Aug. 2. & have to observe, in answer thereto, that in compliance with M r Mazzei’s request, I remitted to him by one of U.S. Ships bound up the Mediterranean a bill purchased of M r Rutherfoord on London Jan. 1807. I sent some time after a duplicate by another national Vessel, & I enclosed a triplicate to my friend M
26794Nathaniel H. Hooe to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
Your having passed the usual time of year for of remiting the hire’s of M rs Daingerfields & my Negroes has Caused her with me to make application to you for the last years hire as well as the balance for the time before, Our wants has compelled this measure or I should not have Call on you untill about the first of january Next & hope sir you will make the deposit as soon of as Convenient in...
26795Martin Oster to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
J’ai reçu la lettre dont vous m’avez honnoré le 2 Courant , par laquélle vous paraissez desirer l’adresse de M r Pauly , ami de M r de Beauvois . La voici telle qu’il me l’a donnée. M r L is Abraham Pauly , at Calfpasture Staunton
26796From John Quincy Adams to Abigail Smith Adams, 12 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
On the 10th: of August 1811. we received your favour of 22. September 1810 to my wife; not quite eleven months after it was written; and the next day we received that of 8 June 1811. which has performed its voyage in a little more than two. Whether the Passage has been short or long the letter always gives pleasure, and always contains some intelligence that is new. You have repeatedly...
26797From John Quincy Adams to Catherine Nuth Johnson, 12 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
It is but a few days since I received your favour of 1. March, though I had two months earlier learnt from Mr Hellen the heavy misfortune that had befallen him. I have deferred answering your letter untill this day, with the hope, which is that this moment realized, of announcing to you my Lousia’s deliverance— She has this day at seven in the Evening, after a severe labour of about twelve...
26798From Hannah Phillips Cushing to Abigail Smith Adams, 12 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
Although I have not written since receiving your favors of July 12th., & August 2nd., yet my heart has been with you daily, knowing too well by woful experience what your anxieties must be for a beloved Sister struggling between life & death, whose society must be precious to all who have the pleasure of knowing her virtues, & how much more so must it be to her near & dear Relatives. I have a...
26799From William Stephens Smith to Abigail Smith Adams, 12 August 1811 (Adams Papers)
I have received your affectionate and interesting Letter of the 23d. of July you have conversed with the Doctor, but omit to mention his name, you say it is his opinion “that no outward application should be made, and that mrs: Smith’s general state of health is so good as not to threaten any present danger , he does not pronounce it to be a cancer, tho he cannot say, but that it may terminate...
26800To James Madison from William Thornton, 12 August 1811 (Madison Papers)
The boy that Mr. White meant to have sent down has met with a dreadful accident, been severely bit by a Horse that he was training, I must endeavour therefore to look out for an other if I can meet with one in time. I still remain sick in bed, of what the Doctors call a Rheumatick favour [ sic ] which must wear itself out, but I think is wearing me out very fast, we have had very severe rains...