3571To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Barlow, 11 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed answering your letter of June last till I had obtained an estimate of the expences of the several articles ordered in the list which you did me the honour to enclose—I apprehended that the money sent would not be sufficient to supply all the articles and I was therefore anxious to have the estimate that I might, if such should be the case, leave out such things as seemed least...
3572To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 11 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I must beg leave to refer to you for instruction, on the following minor subjects 1 st Smoke houses; they have been called for by two Professors. Am I to build them for all that require them? 2 nd Woodyards; D r D. calls for one upon the outside of his enclosure at the public expence if he is furnished with one each of the Professors will demand the same privilege, if they are furnished with...
3573To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Hewitt Key, 11 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Key feels extremely obliged to M r Jefferson for his kind attentions to his friends and may say on their part as well as on his own that they will recollect with the greatest pleasure their visit to Monticello. M r Key had already requested the members of the faculty to meet his two friends, so that M r . Jefferson will have the goodness to excuse their being unable to accept his...
3574To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 11 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you the Invoice &c relative to Packages P. Ellac—Expences 17.12 } $22.12— Vol. 2 Tr s 5 I inclose your a/c former ballance in your favor 10.53 leaving now in my favor D r 11.59 I have rec d your letter relative to a Brewer nothing Satisfactory has offered & I begin to have my Doubts whether any one can be got to undertake brewing on his own acco—but three or four Days will...
3575To Thomas Jefferson from Martin Dawson, 10 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Proctor of the University of Virginia, when he made advances to procure articles for the Libra & apparatus, Credited the said fund for the cost of the same his making his entries in this way occasioned the funds used for the University of Virg a , to Appear less than they realy are $35.744.50, the entries is now put on the Books (which more than probable the Proctor hath advised you of)...
3576To Thomas Jefferson from Seth Hunt, 10 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Seth Hunt has the honor to recall himself to the friendly recollection of M r Jefferson,—passing Monticello on his way to Alabama he could not deny himself the pleasure of paying M r Jefferson his respects and of procuring for his friend Judge Bond of the State of New York, the same gratification— MHi .
3577From Thomas Jefferson to J. Evelyn Denison, 9 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of July 30. was duly recieved, and we have now at hand the books you have been so kind as to send to our University. they are truly acceptable in themselves, for we might have been years not knowing of their existence; but give the greater pleasure as evidence of the interest you have taken in our infant institution. it is going on as succesfully as we could have expected; and I...
3578To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 9 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 12 th Ultimo, advising that instructions had been given to remit to me the sum of $658. 22/100 not having rec’d the remittance, I take leave to give you this information, least it should have mis-carried—with the greatest respect remain your Ob t Serv t MHi .
3579From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 8 November 1825 (Adams Papers)
I enclose herewith a Certificate of two Shares, N. 657. 658. in the Middlesex Canal, transferred to you in consideration of which, I expect you will pay some attention, to the direction of that Corporation and to the management of its concerns. I received your Letter announcing the departure of your mother, and her attendants from Quincy; they arrived here on the 18th. instt. all well except...
3580From John Quincy Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 8 November 1825 (Adams Papers)
I fulfil my promise to inform you of my safe arrival here, rather tardily, but it affords me the opportunity of announcing that of my family—the health of Mrs Adams is improved and will I hope be restored I have confirmed myself in the opinion that the portrait should be painted in plain black pantaloons and boots under them—A round hat should be also introduced, whether in one hand or on a...
3581From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 8 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Collector of Boston has forwarded to me the inclosed papers, which belonging to the account of the caps and bases of the Portico of the Rotunda. I lodge them with you Accept my friendly salutations DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3582To James Madison from William F. Gray, 7 November 1825 (Madison Papers)
Agreably to your request I hand you, as above, statement of my acct. agt. you—bal. $13.29 including Rm. of paper and a Review sent this day. The Box containing Busts &c for Mr. Brower, shall be forwarded as you desire. Respectfully, Your obt. Sert. James Madison Esq To Wm. F. Gray Dr 1825 Feb 21. For No. 46 North Am. Review 1.25 Apl. 14 ” No 47 Do. Ditto 1.25 May 7 ” Nos. 80, & 81 Edinburgh...
3583To James Madison from Thomas Sewall, 7 November 1825 (Madison Papers)
Though you are removed from the seat of the National Government believing that you still cherish an interest in its literary & Scientific institutions, I take the liberty to forward to you the circular of the Medical School recently instituted together with a copy of an introductory lecture delivered at its opening. With sentiments of great respect I am Your Obedt. humble Sert RC ( DLC )....
3584To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sewall, 7 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Believing that you Still continue to cherish an interest in the literary & Scientific institutions of this city as well as those of our country generally I take the liberty to forward to you a circular of the Medical School recently established, together with a copy of an introductory lecture delivered at its opening. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3585From Thomas Jefferson to George Tucker, 7 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved the proposition of the Faculty on the removal of Maj r Spotswood’s family into the Pavilion N o 1. I have no authority to say to it either yea or nay. yet having no reserve with the Professors I will frankly suggest what occurs to me on the subject for their consideration. from the enactments N o 23. 29. 54. 55. 56. it is evident that to guard against a promiscuous and...
We have arrived safe after a very tedious and on the whole disagreeable journey as the state of my health tho’ much improved still makes me a burthen to all I most love in the world and I fear there is little prospect of a change for the better—There is something in this great unsocial house which depresses my spirits beyond expression and makes it impossible for me to feel at home or to fancy...
3587To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 6 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your servant left me the other day before I had an opportunity of sending you the more particular account of the last arrival of books, which further examination afforded. We still recieve duplicates lastly “Herrara decadas de Indias ocid. ‘4. V 4 to and Gibbon’s Roman Empire 12 V. 8 vo I suppose this to originate from some mistake in the catalogue furnished to Mr Hilliards. Las casses Journal...
3588To Thomas Jefferson from George Tucker, 6 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The attention of the Faculty having been called to the supposed unhealthiness of Major Spottswood’s Hotel, and the Dormitories on the same range, and having heard the statement and opinions of Dr Dunglison, they agree with him that from the frequent instances of fever in that quarter, as well as from the character of the disease it has probably proceeded from local causes—and this probability...
3589To James Madison from Peter S. Du Ponceau, 5 November 1825 (Madison Papers)
By order of the Board of Directors of the Society for the Commemoration of the landing of William Penn, I have the honor to inform you that at their Meeting on the 2d inst. You have been unanimously elected an honorary Member of the Said Association. I am directed also to transmit to you a Printed Copy of their Constitution & late proceedings, which you will find here inclosed. I have the...
3590To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Stephen Duponceau, 5 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
By order of the Board of Directors of the Society for the Commemoration of the landing of William Penn, I have the honor of informing you that at their meeting on the 2 d inst. you have been unanimously elected an honorary member of that Svociety. I am directed also to transmit to you a printed copy of their Constitution & of their various proceedings since their first institution. I am happy...
3591To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 5 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have procured the white Lead and oil ordered in yours of the 30th: ulto, which shall go by first waggon for charlottesville— MHi .
3592From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Ritchie, 5 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Report of the Rector and Visitors is always prepared and ready to be rendered the 2 d week in October, and might then be sent to the Governor but that the interval thence to the meeting of the legislature is so long, that things may arise rendering supplementary information necessary in the letter accompanyint it. I will take care to send it however a week or two before hand I am glad you...
3593From James Madison to William F. Gray, 4 November 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Browere, Hist. painter & Sculpter, when he lately left this did not carry with him 2 Busts one of Mr. Jefferson & another of Dr. Cooper, and some ps. of one of his Moulds; I have just recd. from him a request that they may be sent to him at Washington. They are contained in a box properly addressed which the Bearer will deliver; and being at a loss for their conveyance from Fredg. I must...
3594From Thomas Jefferson to William Hilliard, 4 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Oct 7. has been some time in hand, and the books are now recieved. ill health has prevented my answering it sooner, being still confined mostly to the house I shall on this as on every other occasion make free observations, because they will enable you the better to enter into our views. but I make them under the disadvantage of not having seen the books, and judging from the...
3595To Thomas Jefferson from George Long, 4 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The book ‘Hermes Scythicus’ is intended for Mr Jefferson. It was sent by a gentleman of N. York who thought Mr Jefferson might not have seen it, and might probably take some pleasure in looking in it. Mr Long thanks Mr Jefferson for the small pamphlet he sent down the other day. and hopes his health will continue to improve. MHi .
3596To Thomas Jefferson from James Mease, 4 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received the three letters with which you favoured me, on the subject of the house in which you wrote the declaration of Independance, and very sincerely thank you for your prompt answer to my inquiry.—The last letter Came to hand to day. A journey to Connecticut which I took, after recieving the two first, and numerous avocations since my return; prevented my acknoledging them before...
3597To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 3 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We received last night a large box of books from Mr Hilliards of which I suppose you have had some account: the books embrace almost every subject of science, Law medicine, History, Poetry &c. There came also by the same conveyance, a box of specimines of Mineralogy. Collected from various parts of Europe & the Northern States by Mr M c Lure, I believe. CSmH .
3598To Thomas Jefferson from Ambrose Baker, 2 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
A young gentleman of this village a graduate of Union College Newyork is desirous of completing his education in the University of Virginia he has selected the profession of the Law for his future usefulness and living. His principle object at the University will consequently be the benefit of the Law Lectures. He will also seek to attain a greater proficiency in moral science and study the...
3599From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 2 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return the deeds and plats of the University lands recieved from you at different times, and also an inclusive plat of the whole 7. parcels bought at different times laid down as exactly as the lines of the several separate ones would admit. I mentioned to you not long since an error which had crept into our practice which it is necessary to correct. it arose thus. the law establishing...
3600To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 2 November 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot too much thank you for your kind letter of the 14 th It gave me great relief from the anxiety I was under on account of reports as to your health & the affairs of the University—To the last, as mere reports, I should have paid no attention, after those which prevailed on the same subject, & without even the shadow of a foundation, some time ago. But the Richmond Enquirer which I see...