31651To Alexander Hamilton from John Cochran, 1 December 1790 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, December 1, 1790. On December 10, 1790 Hamilton wrote to Cochran : “The instructions given to you originally in regard to the transmission of certificates are rightly construed by you in your letter of the 1st. instant.” Letter not found. ] Cochran was commissioner of loans for New York.
31652To George Washington from John Cochran, 25 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
As the happy Period is arrived which will restore us to the Station of private Citizens & produce a separation, I cannot take leave of your Excellency without acknowledging that obligations I am under to you for your polite Treatment ever since I had the Honor of serving under your Command, and be assured that my bosom will forever glow with the Warmest sentiments of Gratitude for your...
31653To Thomas Jefferson from John Cochran, 13 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
The Petition of the subscribers, residing in the Counties of Crawford and Erie, in the State of Pennsylvania, respectfully shewith.— That at the Circuit Court of the U. States held at Philadelphia, for the District of Pennsylvania, April Term 1808, Morrow Lowry, Andrew Lowry, and John Lowry, were convicted of obstructing the Marshals deputy in executing writs of possession, which had been...
31654To George Washington from John Cochran, 9 August 1785 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: from John Cochran, 9 August. GW wrote John Cochran on 31 Aug. : “Your favor of the 9th . . . came safely a few days ago.”
31655To George Washington from John Cochran, 13 April 1780 (Washington Papers)
By the enclosed Report of the State of our Stores, for the regimental sick, which I transmited, yesterday, to the medical Committee, your Excellency, will be acquainted with our situation, of which I thought it my Duty to give you Information. I am with the Utmost respect & Esteem Your Excellencys most Obedient and very humble servant ALS , DLC:GW . Cochran’s enclosed report was written at...
31656To George Washington from John Cochran, 1 May 1789 (Washington Papers)
Permit me to congratulate you & my Country on your Appointment to the chief Presidency of the united states of America by the unanimous voice of its Citizens. That you may be happy & successful in the discharge of this important Trust is my most ardent Wish. A reliance on the Benevolence of my Countrymen & Necessity have compelled me to make an application, which I could wish I did not stand...
31657To Alexander Hamilton from John Cochran, 24 March 1791 (Hamilton Papers)
[ New York, March 24, 1791. On March 28, 1791, Hamilton wrote to Cochran : “Yours of the 24th is just come to hand.” Letter not found. ] Cochran was commissioner of loans for New York.
31658To George Washington from John Cochran, 1 August 1793 (Washington Papers)
I have been again attacked with a Paralytick stroke, which has untill this period, rendered me incapable to discharge the duties of my office—I am now recovering very fast, and the public business is no longer suspended. A very close attention to business for the future, will however, probably, be inconsistent with a perfect reestablishment of my health, and prevent me from taking more...
31659To George Washington from John Cochran, 6 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
Being called on last spring to form an Estimate of Medicines, Instruments, Stores &c. for the Hospitals of the United States, for one year, I presented the same to the Secretary at War on the 6th of May last, and enforced the Compliance with my Requisition, in the strongest Terms, but more particular the immediate supply of Doctor Craik’s Estimate for the Field, (which was included in the...
31660To George Washington from John Cochran, 18 May 1782 (Washington Papers)
In conformity to your Excellency’s Request, we have perused the Letter, which was submitted to us, from the secretary at War, respecting the Treatment of the regimental sick, & the manner in which they are to be accommodated before they become Objects for the General Hospital—We perfectly agree with the secretary at War, in his observations on the subject. The mode recommended has been...
31661To George Washington from William Shippen, Jr., and John Cochran, 31 January 1777 (Washington Papers)
I am honord with your two Letters, and shall pay a strick obedience to their contents, particularly with regard to the small pox; from which no danger will be dreaded after two or three weeks—The houses where they are kept, are out of the Town strictly guarded and no patient is suffered to remain a minute in the City with the small pox. For the future or after the persons now inoculated...
31662To Benjamin Franklin from Mary Cochran, 6 July 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Having left my Native Land in quest of Peace, I arrived in Philadelphia three weeks agoe—and as Mr. Cochran had a letter from you of a very old date, brought by a Carolina Gentn. who return’d by way of the N’ward some time after the Town capitulated; I take the liberty to send you by this oppertunity a few lines to thank you for any favor shewn my dear...
31663To Benjamin Franklin from Robert Cochran, 16 August 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Having been repeatedly inform’d of the friendship and kindness with which you have favourd my dear little Son, I should accuse myself of ingratitude was I not to acknowledge the satisfaction it gives me, his being so situated as to be noticed by you, and to have your Grandson for an acquaintance: permit me Sir to send you my sincere thanks, and I should be...
31664Robert E. Cochran to James Monroe, 8 April 1813 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
8 April 1813, Charleston. “I am directed by Judge Drayton to forward to you, for the information of the President & to receive his determination thereon, copies of certain affidavits & other papers relative to an ⟨a⟩lien enemy.” RC and enclosures ( DNA : RG 94, War of 1812, Records Relating to Prisoners, entry 127-A, box 8, folder 3, bundle 163). RC 1 p. For enclosures, see n. 1. Cochran...
31665To Alexander Hamilton from Walter L. Cochran, 16 September 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I had the honor to receive yours of the 14th. Inst. and shall immediately make arrangements for the marching of Capt. Masey’s Company to Norfolk, Virginia. General Hamilton will be informed of the time of their leaving this Fort. I have the honor to be &c ( ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress). A note on the cover reads: "Filed."
31666To George Washington from Lieutenant William Cochran, 11 October 1775 (Washington Papers)
[C.11 October 1775] . Petitions for discharge from the army. “Your petitioner enter’d into the Service in the Capacity of a second Lieutenant—He was willing to risque his Life in Defence of our common Liberties—But He unhappily finds his Strength insufficient for the Fatigues of a Camp. His Health has been very much impaired, And he is unable to do his Duty as He would wish to do.” D , DLC:GW...
31667Andrew Cock to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Be good t enough to excuse the freedom I have taken in addressing thee—being a stranger—and having no right to intrude upon thy time or attention—I have however conceived that the subject which I shall mention may be of vast importance to those States where men are used for cultivateing the Earth instead of animals of a different species— Being setled on a Farm & finding the expence of...
31668To James Madison from Archibald M. Cock, 31 May 1808 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive a letter from the Department of State (written per Mr: Forrest) of the 6th: Ultimo, that acknowledged the receipt of Mine of the 30th: January last past, but it appears my Subsequent letters had not Came to hand. Since my last Missives, the late American Schooner Jason of Baltimore, Thomas Thompson Master, has been Sold in this Island to foreigners. I have...
31669To James Madison from Archibald M. Cock, 19 August 1807 (Madison Papers)
I arrived here this evening, and in the morning, shall depart for Washington City. It is my intention to remain at the Seat of Government for three or four days, and from thence to proceed on to NewYork. Be pleased to present my best respects to Mrs. Maddison, and accept Sir, my thanks for your Civilities to me whilst at your place. I have the honor to be, With great respect, Your mo: ob:...
31670Charles Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 20 May 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of submitting to your examination the accompanying address to the people of Albemarle , with a request that you will decide the question started in the letter of my friend M r Gordon , which you will herewith receive. As soon as this paper was written, I laid it before a few of my friends, and the friends of the University , and desired them to say whether its publication...
31671To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Cocke, 10 November 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to yrs of the 5 Inst. I have to say, that the horse of which you speak, is entirely broke to harness. He possesses every quality of the carriage horse. It may not be amiss to observe, that, two years ago, Majr Eggleston drove him. to the springs in a Gigg—and that Mrs E: has repeatedly driven him in her carriage since that time I know not that Majr E is anxious to dispose of him: I...
31672James Cocke to George Muter, 18 January 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
My having an oppertunity Yesterday of perusing the Newspaper I observed in the Account of the rapid progress of the Enemy up the River, that in respect to their passing the post at Hoods is different from what it is their represented. On the Morning of the 3rd. Inst. I ordered an Officer and two Men to Brandon to give us Intelegence of the Enemy should they land at that Place, and if after...
31673To Thomas Jefferson from James P. Cocke, 19 September 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Conformable to request, I herewith recite a conversation which past between us (at some time I cannot recollect) neither do I think it important on the present occasion, relative to Genl. Lee. I do this the more willingly (as I think) I have a perfect recollection of the conversation, which was this. after some cursory observations respecting Genl Lee, either by you or myself, which I cannot...
31674James P. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 23 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to observe that the geting supply of fish is most uncertain, not having made arrang t to command them. yet If you will send at the risque be assured I will do my indeavour to procure them. I shall shortly set about some method in order to have them at command & would think the fall prop would be more proper to remoove them as they are now spawning & much more certain to get them...
31675James P. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 29 April 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
I am conserned that every effort to procure fish for you have been inaffecttual, two has been caught but so managed that they are dead, so soon as I can command them I will advise you & then will endevour to mannage the thing better in the mean time am RC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Tho s Jefferson Es r ”; endorsed by TJ as received 29 Apr. 1812 and so recorded in SJL .
31676James P. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 18 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Untill within a few days past we have not been able to procure the chub fish, If you will send on thursday next a ceareful hand prepaired for there conveyance, I have little doubt but the nesessary supply for your pond can be made which will give pleasure to your friend & Hbl e ser t — P.S. Growth of the chub, at 1 year old 8 to 9 In s long, at 2–11 to 12—3–15 to 16—the weight not assertained...
31677To James Madison from John Cocke, 1 January 1812 (Madison Papers)
I observe in your communication to Congress at the commencement of the present session that our Just rights are still invaded and no reparation offered and that an appeal to arms may be necessary before those rights are respected, in that event I tender my services together with those of the officers & soldiers in the first Division of Militia of the State of Tennessee which I have the honor...
31678John F. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 1 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
some years ago you had a mortgage on an estate in Goochland known by the name of B. Dam , it was sold for your Benefit and purchased by W m Bentley for the representatives of W m Ronald late of this County—the object of this Communication, is to be informed if you have receiv’d from Bentley the money due you from the sale, If so be so good as to give me the most speedy information, as your...
31679John H. Cocke to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 14 October 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter to M r Jefferson of the 12 —upon the subject of M r Neilsons undertaking Pavilion N o 5 was forwarded to me in consequence of the indisposition of M r J. endorsed “ T Jefferson being unable to write, begs the favor of Gen l
31680John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
It is my opinion that Doctor Cooper had better be engaged upon the terms he offers. Taking it for granted, after your notice in the Enquirer , that all persons holding subscription pap ers wou’d forward them to you at the time desired, I have taken no step in the business since—but in compliance with your request , will obtain all the subscription papers which I sent out, & will transmit them...
31681To Thomas Jefferson from John Hartwell Cocke, 13 December 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this morning received a letter from M r Timberlake, saying, that M r Michie has taken a school which prevents his accepting the office of Librarian— Accompanying this communication is a strong recommendation from M r Timberlake in favour of M r James M Bramham—who will deliver this but having no personal acquaintance with M r B can only inform you, what I learn of him from M r T–s...
31682John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By exposure to the late severe weather I have taken cold which has settled in my face, & from which I am suffering so much pain as to make it impracticable for me to undertake a journey to Albemarle today—I have sent up in case the more distant members of the board have failed to attend, to know whether it may be necessary still for me to make the effort to get up—it is probable, I may be able...
31683John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 27 August 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d your letter dated the 5 Aug: two posts past, and owe you an apology for not acknowledging it sooner.—The last eight days every moment of my time has been employ’d in placing my affairs in the best posture I can for my absence in the public service —The call upon me was entirely unexpected and found me unprepared.— I am sorry that you deem’d it necessary to trouble yourself upon the...
31684To Thomas Jefferson from John Hartwell Cocke, 7 August 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you, the Rev d M r Marsh, who in returning to his native State of Massachusetts from Hampden, Sidney his late residence, calls to pay his respects to you & see the University.— M r Marsh, I understand, was a fellow Collegian of your correspondent M r Ticknor—and has devoted much of his attention to Classick literature.— CSmH : Jefferson File.
31685John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 26 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your letter of the 10 th March and shall not fail, without some unforeseen obstacle to attend the meeting, you propose, of the Visitors for the establishment of the College in the neighbourhood of Charlottesville . I accept your polite invitation—and will be at Monticello on Monday the 7 of April. I have been long desirous to obtain some of your Marseilles fig—and send the...
31686John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this moment rec d your letter of the 9. with the one enclosed to D r Cooper — I entirely approve of forwarding this private communication, not doubting, that it will lead to such a reply as will remove all difficulties in the way, at present of formal & definite propositions.— RC ( CSmH: JF ); endorsed by TJ as received 26 Apr. 1820 and so recorded in SJL . RC (
31687John Hartwell Cocke to James Madison, 2 November 1834 (Madison Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance Edwd. C. Delavan Esqr. Chairman of the Executive Comtee of the New York State temperance Society. Mr. Delavan has visited our State, to be present at the temperance Convention which has taken place here—He anticipates some advantages to this great cause, if he can obtain the assurance of your countenance in its favour—He is more-over desirous of...
31688To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 6 October 1827 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 24. Ulto. upon the subject of Mr. Longs appointment in the University of London—and communicating his wish to be released from his engagement to us after the expiration of the present course of Lectures at the University of Virginia, came duly to hand. There is but one view of the subject, which produces a moments hesitation upon my part, in a prompt & full compliance with Mr....
31689John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 15 November 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 5. inclosing D r Cooper s 3 letters, did not reach me until late the day before yesterday—or an answer wou’d have been more promptly returned. I agree with you as to the reasonableness of D r Cooper s propositions, and concur in your proposal to accept them May it not be as well to add, in case a Bankrupt law passes & D r Cooper obtains the appointment he mentions—then, we wou’d...
31690John H. Cocke’s Description of Central College Board of Visitors Meeting, 25[–28 July 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
25. Went to Monticello to Breakfast—Accompanied M r Jefferson with M r Southal & M r Garrett to view the site—in which the changes proposed by M r Jefferson as to the position of the buildings appear to be judicious in as much as they are calculated to save much labor in removing Earth—Returned with
31691John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 7 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I think your proposals to the Raggis reasonable and more liberal than they cou’d have expected—and for the interest of the University , by far more eligible, than any of their own propositions :— I have therefore copied your proposals, over your signature, and added my own in the form of a letter to M r Brockenbrough —You will receive it herewith. I am sorry that you have declined calling upon...
31692To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 4 January 1828 (Madison Papers)
I returned yesterday from Charlottesville, & hasten to acknowledge the receipt of your package, containing several letters from Candidates for Mr. Longs Chair, together with your own, written under the impression that there would be a meeting of the Board of Visitors the 10th. of last Month. As there is now no immediate prospect of a meeting of the Board, I shall take the papers above...
31693John Hartwell Cocke to James Madison, 23 May 1829 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 8th Instant, with the letters from Mr. Long & Mr. Barbour inclosed— I send you herein the result of Dr. Harrisons investigation of the deficient parts of "Valpy’s Edition of Stephens’ Thesaurus" by which it appears, the expense will be small to compleat this valuable work and I should concur with you in ordering it to be purchased immediately—The subscription price of...
31694To Thomas Jefferson from John Hartwell Cocke, 6 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just risen from a conference with General Cocke on the subject of the Law-Professorship at the University the result of which I beg leave to communicate to you. Some two or three years ago, after our contract with Doctor Cowper had been dissolved, General Cocke & myself felt greatly desirous to get Judge Carr appointed to the Law-Chair, but your answer to the letter which I wrote on...
31695John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 20 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for forwarding the Seeds from M r Rodney .—I rec d them safely a few days ago. and hasten to send you herein the few Sea Kale seed I have left.—I am sorry you did not make known your wish to get this seed until I had reduced my stock so low.— I shall make a point of attending the special meeting of the Visitors at the time proposed RC ( CSmH: JF ); endorsed by TJ as received 22...
31696To James Madison from John Hartwell Cocke, 6 February 1827 (Madison Papers)
After acknowledging the rect. of your late favours, the one containing the Bills of D & N. and the other a copy of your communication to the Proctor respecting the reinstatement of the Hotel keepers: permit me to call your attention to the inclosed letter of Mr. Wm. Matthews. I can see no objection to Mr. M. being permitted to make up such a school for Military instruction at the University as...
31697John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 21 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Being pursuaded you wou’d gladly promote the views, of a practical agriculturist of Education, who is about to go to Europe , chiefly for the purpose of bringing back to his native State , whatever he may find applicable to our wants in the various branches of rural economy;—I take pleasure in introducing to your acquaintance, M r Wilson , who will deliver this.—He designs to embark in the...
31698John Hartwell Cocke to James Madison, 17 December 1834 (Madison Papers)
In a letter I received from my Friend Mr. Delavan, soon after his late visit to Montpelier, he requested me to inform you, of the success of his application to Mr. Adams and the President to follow your Example in giving their countenance to the temperance reformation: but immediately after getting his letter, I perceived the information referred to, was carried to you through many channels of...
31699John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 12 March 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to order my Servant to call at Monticello and get (by your permission) a few plants of the scotch broom.— Yours respectfully RC ( CSmH : JF ); at foot of text: “M r Jefferson”; endorsed by TJ as received 12 Mar. 1813 and so recorded in SJL .
31700John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 3 May 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Conversations with M r Brockenbrough and other practical Mechanicks, together with estimates made by M r B. & myself have induced me to, suggest some changes in the Hotels & Dormitories designed to be connected with them, which are about to be erected at the University . In the Dormitories upon the upper level, connecting the Pavilions I wou’d propose no change. The beauty & convenience of...