3951To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose you a catalogue of the books contained in the box I last opened; which are the books stricken out of the catalogue from which I copied mine: this present of Miss Gurney’s I have entered in my list of presents.— I have the accounts of German, French, & English purchases sent over by Mr J. Bohn, which if you desire I will send for your inspection; the total amounts...
3952From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Williams, 23 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It gave me great pleasure to recieve your favor of June 20. altho’ with so extensive a range of acq es as that to which our revoln has given birth, there may not be a ground of contin d correspdce with every individual yet we are glad to hear once in a while that our old fellow laborers are alive and well. we look back with pleasure to the days which united us in action, and recollect ant t...
3953From James Madison to Charles Caldwell, 22 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
Your letter from Charlottesville came duly to hand, and an earlier answer would have been given to it; but for a hope, which has not been fulfilled that a little delay might enlarge the compliance with its request. The instances of longevity which you wish me to repeat on paper as within the limits of my farm, on which there are about 70 persons of every age & description and among my...
3954From James Madison to Horatio Gates Spafford, 22 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I delayed answering your[s] of May 10. in the hope of finding a private conveyance; having experienced in several instances a miscarriage of such remittances by the mail. Seeing now little chance of any other opportunity I commit to that hazard a bank note of $10.* which will discharge the debt, and make up for the delay. With friendly respects *of Bank of Virga No. 8428 date June 9. 1821 [...
3955To Thomas Jefferson from Gabriel Crane, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Supreme the sovereign Lord of Heaven and earth and of all things thereunto appertaining has now commanded me to renew my application to you for a sum of money to enable to proceed in the execution of His purpose on the earth—for those purposes see Isaiah Chapt 2 d Malachi IV and various other parts of Scripture I am further commanded to observe to you on this occasion.—that the principle...
3956To Thomas Jefferson from John Forbes, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
As directed by Col o Randolph I am to enclose a letter for him, which it is important he should receive with the least possible delay, that you may have the goodness to forward it to him at Staunton.—The inclosure contains a Copy of proceedings in a Suit depending in the Superior Court of Chancery here between himself and his very dear & respected relatives, intended to sustain his application...
3957From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having occasion to make a remittance to mr Appleton of Leghorn I desired Jefferson to make provision for a sum of 500. D. which I then thought would be suffic t and he informed me that I might accdly apply to you to procure such a bill for me. but I find it will require 550. D. will you therefore be so good as to procure such a bill as will place 550. D. clear of Exchange in the hands of...
3958From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 22 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 18 th is recieved, and finds me ready, as I ever am, to render you what service I can. altho’ the head of the admn and myself have not been exactly in principle together, yet some of the members are much my frds, and particularly, the head of the particular deptmt to which your case belongs, is my hereditary as well as personal friend. but being but just arrived, and a stranger to...
3959To James Madison from Richard Bache, 21 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Tod is in the City. I delivered him your letter yesterday and had the pleasure of seeing him at the dinner given to Mr. Rush. Mrs. Bache joins me in our most affectionate regards to Mrs. Madison & yourself. With great esteem Yrs RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Letter not found. A full report of the public dinner for Richard Rush, including toasts and speeches, held on 20 May at Washington...
3960From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Everett, 21 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the copies of your two public addresses inclosed in your favor of the 6 th inst. that of Concord, as a morsel of exact history, and of a most interesting event was peculiarly acceptable. I am sorry it is not in my power to give you any information on the subject of the Louisiana treaty. my memory is gone, and I have no papers on the subject. but surely the ‘Conjectural note’...
3961From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Everett, 21 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am very thankful to the Bunkerhill monument association for the honor they have done me in electing me an honorary member of that institution. the occasion, which has given birth to it, forms an epoch in the history of mankind, well worthy of the splendid ceremonies with which it’s first stone was lately laid and consecrated. the coincidence of circumstances too, was truly fortunate, which...
3962From Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 21 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2 d was rec d on the 16 th inst. together with the herb which accompanied it, and I am much indebted for the kind interest you take in my present indisposn, as also to mr Hooe & mr Buchner for their frdly attentions. I have submitted the plant to the inspection of D r D. my physician who recognises in it what is called Agrimony, with the use of which he is not unacquainted in...
3963From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 20 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am still confined to the house by my painful complaint as I have been for more than 2. months. and altho’ we have Doctors in abundance, we have no medicine but Calomel Calomel Calomel , this obliges me to trouble you for another half pound supply of Gum Arabic, and 3. or 4. oz. Hyoscegamus or Hewbary ( you sent some of this last lately to the Univ ty the whole of which I have used) these...
3964From George Washington Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 19 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
Ever since the middle of the last month we have been in such a succession of events and interruptions that the time has slipped away with out a moments reflection on the interval between this letter and my last. On the 15th. of June General La Fayette came and his arrival was the signal for dinners parties and shows. You ask for a description of the 17th. of June. It has not been attempted...
3965From James Madison to Asbury Dickins, 19 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Dickins, and thanks him for the copy of his oration of the 4th. of July last. J. M. had previously an opportunity of reading it in the Newspapers: But it well deserves a place among the select discourses on that anniversary, in the more conservative form now given to it. RC ( NN : Ford Collection); draft ( ViU : Special Collections). Minor differences...
3966From James Madison to Edward Everett, 19 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received the copy of your Oration at Concord on the 19th. of April last; and have derived much pleasure from the excellent ideas with which it abounds, & the elegant language in which they are conveyed. You have given it particular value, by making it a record of interesting details which might otherwise have passed into oblivion. With great esteem & cordial respects RC ( MHi :...
3967To Thomas Jefferson from J.C. Beltrami, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Aussitôt après avoir imprimé mon ouvrage La Decouverte des sources du Mississipi etc., à la Nouvelle Orleans, j’accedai avec plaisir aux sollicitations de vos amis de vous le faire connaître, je vous en offris une copie avec une lettre d’hommage, vous priant de m’adresser vos reponses chez ce Mons. Leabbate Consul General de Sardaigne, et je partis immediatement pour faire un tour dans les...
3968From Thomas Jefferson to Louis A. Leschot, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Th:Jefferson sends his watch to mr Leschot to be put to rights. she goes 12 or 15. hours after being wound up and then stops—he is always sorry to give mr Leschot the trouble of coming here. The large clock has never gone right since the last repairs because the hands will not stand in place. in the kitchen the hour hand will not stand. if mr Leschot can come up some cloudy cool day Th:J. will...
3969To Thomas Jefferson from James Westwood Wallace, 19 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Col o Wallace my son, now on his way to Staunton, being a delegate to the proposed convention, has promised me to stop a moment at Monticello and enquire after your health: to hear of its improvement will greatly add to my satisfaction as well as his and every other patriot of the day. My respects to Mrs Randolph, the Young Ladies, Col o Randolph and the young gentlemen. Accept dear sir, my...
3970To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to your acquaintance D r Gunnell, formerly of Virginia, but now a resident of this place—He is respectable alike, for his moral worth and professional acquirements—He visits the University: and feeling for you the same profound regard which is common to the rest of Mankind he is anxious to have the honor of paying you his respects—Hence I have taken the liberty of...
3971To Thomas Jefferson from Robley Dunglison, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
An abscess, occasioned by the rays of the Sun powerfully heating my Saddle, has prevented me from visiting Monticello for the last few days, and I fear it is not sufficiently firm to admit of my venturing up today. I shall however, recommend you to take at bedtime as you are deprived of your pills and the symptoms are exacerbated, 50 drops of Laudanum in order that I may distinctly notice...
3972To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Greenhow, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to you on a subject which I am sure will give you pleasure—A gentleman has requested me to procure for him an account of the qualifications necessary for a young man about to enter the university as 4 gentlemen are desirous of sending their sons as students—If you will be so kind as to send me this information I will make the best use of it in my power—Perhaps you have already...
3973To Thomas Jefferson from Gurdon S. Mumford, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You will observe that I Date my Letter from Nassau Street, truly Republican ground, where we concerted the leading measures in the memorable years 1799 & 1800 which led after a hard fought battle, and many a mighty contest with our Political opponents to their final prostration; and we gain’d the ascendancy in this State, and thereby produced an influence on the minds of the People in this &...
3974To Thomas Jefferson from Philip Norborne Nicholas, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you. by my friend Mr. Robert G. Scott, a member of the Privy council, (and the son in law of the late Bishop Madesin) who will be on his way, to, a return from Staunton, and is desirous to visit the University, and also to pay his respects to you. M r Scott is a gentleman of talents & correct political principles, and I shall consider any civilities extended, to him...
3975To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 18 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
( Private ) I fear you will think me your greatest & most constant pest in your old age, It grieves me that it should so happen, as you are certainly the very last person on earth I desire to be troublesome to, & what I mention now, is only by way of suggestion, for you to act upon or not, as you may feel inclined— Finding my excellent old friend Major Gibbon gradually declining daily, tho’...
3976From John Quincy Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 17 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter of the 2d. Instt. has remained some days unanswered, more from a repugnance in me to think at all upon the subject, than from any other cause. If as you say, you have destroyed the prospect of having any part assigned to you for Commencement, I agree with you in the opinion that it will be most comfortable for you, to be as far distant from Cambridge, on that day as you can—Under...
3977To James Madison from Michael DeGray, 17 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I hope you will excuse the freedom of strangers addressing a citizen of the first reputation and whose political merit stands high Excepting with the british party in the united states. The intention of writing to you was suggested to us by pure love of country or our attachment to a representative government. Therefore it is our beliefe that you was chosen chief Magistrate of a Federal nation...
3978To Thomas Jefferson from John Coalter, 17 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My Nephew John Z. Coalter, who is on a visit to me during the vacation of S. Carolina Columbia College, is anxious to see the University of Virginia, for which purpose he goes to Charlottesville— In common with all other young men who visit that place he is also desirous to be permitted to pay his respects to you— I am well aware how heavy a Tax of this kind is imposed on you; yet I see no...
3979From James Madison to Richard Bache, 16 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mrs. Madison unites in the request that you will so obliging, in case J. P. Todd should not be in Philada. as to forward to him the inclosed letter (with the 2 others lately addressed to your care) by the most suitable conveyance; unless it be presumed that the letters will be sooner received by awaiting his return to Philada. When last heard from he was at N. York. Draft ( DLC ). JM...
3980To James Madison from John O. Lay, 15 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I duly received yours covering a Check dated 7th. inst. for $500. which is herewith returned you, the former Check in favor of —— Fowler for the same amt. on the Bank of Va. having (at my request) been paid by the Cashier of the Farmers Bank, who has also taken in another small Check of yours say $98. which was drawn on and had been paid at the Bank of Va. I presume through mistake. Your acct....
3981From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to George Washington Adams, 14 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
We have been suffering so much from intense heat this Summer my dear George it has been impossible for me to attend to any thing like a regular correspondence and indeed our lives pass in such ar a routine of invariable sameness there is not wherewithal to furnish an anecdote for a Letter or a line to interest a reader— I yesterday received a melancholy Letter from Mr. Pope announcing the...
3982To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin A. Gould, 14 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have sent by the Schooner Virginia, Capt. Otis, a Box containing a plaister Bust of Mr. Adams, which I beg you will do me the favour to accept. It is taken from the marble bust of Binon, which was made for the City of Boston, & is placed in Faneuil Hall. The likeness is considered most striking. No one can hesitate an instant in recognizing it, who has seen the original within ten years. The...
3983From James Madison to Benjamin Waterhouse, 13 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your friendly letter of June 30. and congratulate you on your safe return from so long a journey. The fact you confirm with respect to Genl. Hull furnishes the best apology for the imbecility which occasioned his downfal[l]; and his friends would shew more discretion in availing themselves of it, than in attempts to decorate him with artificial laurels. I am truly sorry for the...
3984To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 13 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am requested by the Proctor, to inform you that there is a box here sent from Co l Peyton; it is directed to you, at the University & we suppose it to contain books likely, for this Library; But wait your better directions The enactments respecting the regulation of the library do not, mention by whom the fines, for the detention of books beyond the limited time, are to be collected or when...
3985To Thomas Jefferson from Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 13 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This Letter will Be delivered By M. de Syon a Good Young French man who was acquainted with us in France, and Has much travelled with us through the U.S. He is going to See the Natural Bridge and other Curiosities But wish above all to Have the Honor to Be presented to You, as I don’t know when or How we will meet Again I Give Him this line of introduction. Your Amiable grand daughter is now...
3986To Thomas Jefferson from William Wirt, 13 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My friends Colo Tennant, a distinguished merchant of Baltimore, and his son in law, M r Kennedy, one of my favorite brethren of the bar of that city, being about to pass through your part of the country, are desirous of an opportunity of paying their respects to you; and I give them this introduction with great pleasure, not only on account of their own merits and high standing in society, but...
3987To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You will find in the inclos’d letter, my account current for the Capitals & c & c balance due me, Dollars 362.77—which Sum, with the balance due me, on your private account Dollars 178.50. as transmitted to you in my letter of 22 nd of June, forming together, Dollars 541.27—which you will please remit, as hertofore to Samuel Williams of London, or if more convenient to you, to Tho s Perkins...
3988To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter of the 22 nd of June, was Sent by the Brig Tamworth, Capt. Hamor, for Boston.—by that vessel, I shipp’d 24 cases: containing ten whole, & ten half capitels, to the care of H. Dearborne, Collector, to be convey’d to you.—By the Ship Caroline, Thomas Farmer master, for, new York, I shipp’d in may, all the bases & the paving Squares, to the care of Jonathan Thompson Collector, to...
3989To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 12 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson esq. of Virg a To Tho s Appleton of Leghorn—D r 1825 Dollars June To amount of 10 whole & 2 half Capitals } 6270.27 as ⅌ account render’d Credit 1825 Doll s May By balance due you in account of May 2875.50
3990From Thomas Jefferson to John Henry Sherburne, 11 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The portrait I recieved yesterday in your favor of the 7 th is now returned. I do not wonder that Commodore Dale and myself think differently of it’s likeness to the same original. my opinion is that no two persons looking at the same face ever sieze exactly the same features. I am persuaded that two equal painters, pourtraying the same face at the same sitting may draw two different...
3991From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 10 July 1825 (Adams Papers)
As I am afraid you will hardly recieve my Letter in time I hasten to tell you that if you have no part assigned to you you must come on directly so as to be here on Wednesday Week when Genl La Fayette is to pay us a visit and I want you to assist me in doing the honours of the House— Give my love to all and tell George to send the Silk by you to your affectionate Mother MHi : Adams Papers.
3992To James Madison from John O. Lay, 9 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I enclosed you on the 5th. inst. a Certificate for $548.11 deposited to your credit. The 2 Hhds. No. 9 & 10 are at SeaBrooks Ware House and will be opened in course of the ensuing week. Having no Receipt for them I was under the impression they had not come in when I sold the others, but on reference to Mr. Eddins Letters I find he mentions them. Could I have anticipated the present state of...
3993From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 9 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I was glad to recieve your letter of yesterday, altho’ I assure you it was not necessary to counteract any misrepresentations to your prejudice. having always abstained from all intermedling or enquiry into your affairs no one could have a motive for saying any thing about them to me. I thought indeed I sometimes my self observed symptoms of your being under difficulties, which I supposed had...
3994From Thomas Jefferson to Robley Dunglison, 8 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I find I had been too sanguine in believing that my complaint was wearing off. the symptoms within 2. or 3. days past have returned with force. I must again ask your assistance and in the express hope that it will be kindly yielded on the condn in my last letter that the same remunern will be taken as in other cases. ViU .
3995To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Mann Randolph, 8 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel a strong conviction that it is necessary I should make this endeavour to counteract the misrepresentations made to you every opportunity of my words and actions, of my feelings towards others and theirs for me; with respect to all of which the truth has but seldom reached you since the begining of the year 1815. From that period the 26 th year of the close alliance between us we have...
3996From James Madison to John H. Smith, 7 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of June 27th with a copy of Proposals, for publishing a Weekly agricultural paper at Richd. The object you have in view is so laudable, that I can not refuse to be a subscriber. It is so much my wish however to reduce rather than multiply engagements of that sort, which require attentions becoming every day more & more inconvenient, that you must excuse me for desiring it to...
3997From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Raymond, 7 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 3 d was recieved yesterday. in our University the science of Political economy is ascribed to the school of law and civil polity. the chair of that school is not yet filled; and as the choice of their text books is left to the several professors, it follows that no such choice can have been made, nor the least foundation given for naming any particular book. be pleased to...
3998To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Sewall, 7 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Though not Known to you except by a letter from D r Mitchill of N. York which I enclosed to you five or six years since & to which I received a friendly answer, I take the liberty of asking your attention for a few moments to a Subject with which I am at present occupied. In an introductory lecture which I recently delivered at the opening of the Medical School in this city, I attempted to...
3999To Thomas Jefferson from John Henry Sherburne, 7 July 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had the honor duly to receive your much esteemed favor of the 2 d inst. , which has caused me some painful feelings, but I pray you to accept my most grateful acknowledgements for the information which you have been pleased to give me. I will state to you as briefly as possible in what manner I came by the painting herewith enclosed, Commodore Dale of Philadelphia (who was with Com:...
4000From James Madison to Elisha Callender, 6 July 1825 (Madison Papers)
The last of yr. letters dated June 12. came to hand but a few days ago. You are very kind in taking so indulgent a view of my neglect, to answer preceding ones; for which I could offer several excuses which imply no want of due respect for the friendliness of your communications. In truth I have advanced to a period of life which obliges me to practice much economy in the use of the pen, and...