4101To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Gardner Swift, 11 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Gen. Swift presents his respects to President Jefferson & encloses a catalogue of the Library of the late M r Garnett.—General La Fayette may have mentioned these Books to Mr. Jefferson (he takes an interest in the welfare of the Widow)—possibly the pressure of public Service may have prevented, tho that excellent man hardly omits any thing useful & really forgets nothing that can do good to a...
4102To Thomas Jefferson from William Wirt, 11 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Doct. Caldwell, of the University of Transylvania, being on his way homeward from a short excursion to the North of us, and being desirous of paying his respects to you, as he passes, is yet fearful that you may possibly not recollect him and has accepted the offer of this note of introduction, which I have much pleasure in giving him, both as it may contribute to the gratification of a...
4103To John Adams from William Sullivan, 10 June 1825 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to enclose a card for the celebration on the seventeenth ; An occasion on which your presence would add, beyond that of any other man’s, to its interest and importance.— I pray leave to take this opportunity to express my deep and lasting regret, that in the sketches of professional life, it should have been my misfortune to have omitted yourself, so distinguished an honor to...
4104From John Adams to Peter Force, 10 June 1825 (Adams Papers)
I recieved the enclosed extract this morning from the North. The Source from whence it comes is as Mr DeGrand would say “first rate.” Dr. Waterhouse is a well known character in Massachusetts and so staunch a Republican that any thing concerning him would be gratifying to that party—Concerning the truth of the suggestion I know nothing. Whether true or false however this indirect notice of the...
4105From James Madison to Jacob Brown, 10 June 1825 (Madison Papers)
Captain Glassel heretofore of my neighbourhood, supposing that a trip to Scotland may aid an object in which he has an eventual interest, wishes me to drop you a line on the occasion. Of his present standing personal & official, you have or can readily obtain a sufficient knowledge; and it does not belong to me to estimate the considerations on which a grant of absence must depend. What alone...
4106To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Harlan, 10 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Ambitious to have my name associated, in some respects, with one who has so long and so justly enjoyed so liberal a share of public estimation, has induced me to take this opportunity of addressing you, and of requesting you to accept of a copy of my recent work, which has for its object, a concise and s-cientific des-cription and classifycation of the mammiferous animals of N.America.—At the...
4107To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 9 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I find by your favor of the 7 t I did not express myself in a way to be unstood by you relative to the finish at the head of the stairs of the Rotunda—Without a partition at the head of the stairs any person entering the building, will have free access to the Library—there is nothing to prevent it from the Basement to the library room—as the lower part of the building will be in use,...
4108To Thomas Jefferson from William Hilliard, 9 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 22 d ult. is at hand. The Saxon Books have been ordered from England, & will be received early in Autumn. I sent to New–York & Philadelphia for Turner’s History of the Anglo-Saxons, Brodie’s History of the Stuarts, & Lingards History of England, & could procure only the latter, which is now in the hands of the Binder, & will be forwarded as soon as bound. In binding it will cost...
4109From William Duer to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 8 June 1825 (Adams Papers)
Presuming upon an acquaintance it was my happiness to form, many years ago, and upon the experience it afforded me of your affability and kindness, I venture, after this lapse of time, and the changes it has produced, to obtrude myself on your recollection, and to solicit your aid in submitting to the consideration of the President, a statement, which nothing but a sense of duty to those who...
4110From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 8 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
A letter just rec d from mr Thompson Collector of N. York informs me that he has rec d for me from mess rs Dodge & Oxnard of Marseilles 4. cases of wine, the duties, freight and charges on which amount to 21.97 and that he has forwarded them to you by the sloop Virginia, Petty, as by the bill of lading now inclosed. As also that he recieved and forwarded to you as per bill inclosed 3. boxes of...
4111From Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Thompson, 8 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of May 31. is just rec d informing me that you had some time ago rec d & forwarded to Col o Peyton of Richm d 3. boxes of books addressed to me the freight and charges on which amounted to 12.90 and that you had since that rec d from Dodge & Oxnard of Marseilles 4. boxes of wine addressed to me the freight, duties and other charges of which amounted to 21.97 & had forwarded them...
4112To John Adams from Josiah, III Quincy, 7 June 1825 (Adams Papers)
John W. Boott Esq. of this city being desirous, with his friend Mr M Cale, of Philadelphia, to pay his respects to you and has requested me to give him that opportunity. He is one of our most respectable citizens and I shall be happy to enable him to enjoy the gratification of the interview he wishes Very respectfully / Yrs MHi : Adams Papers.
4113From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 7 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Emmet can have both the large basement rooms & to be arranged as he pleases for his chemical purposes. in that case we will use one of the upper oval rooms for a Museum. The wells of the staircases are to be secured by a ballustrade, for which, as well as the staircases I send you a very beautiful form of a balluster. it may be weeks yet before I shall be able to visit the University, even...
4114From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Welsh, 6 June 1825 (Adams Papers)
We have just learnt the afflicting dispensation which has befallen you, and while forwarding the enclosed Letter to your daughter I cannot forbear adding the assurance of the deep sympathy which I feel with you on this melancholy occasion—May you, and all your children, be comforted under this bereavement with all the consolations, that earth can afford, or Heaven bestow—Prays / Your...
4115To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 6 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In finishing the Library room of the Rotunda in what way do you propose securing it at the head of the stairs? whether by a partition around the well hole of the Stairs and a door in the front of landing or a lobby extending to the rear of the columns next the stairs? I should be glad to have your opinion on the subject.—Dr Emunet I find is much dissatisfied with the proposed arrangement for...
4116To Thomas Jefferson from Tertius Gilfre, 6 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I have not honor of your personal acquaintance, but resting on the information that I have been enabled to obtain both from my friends and public report concerning your truly amiable character in public and private life; has induced me to take the liberty of intruding upon your attention, which I fear that I cannot repay, but with my well wishes. It is consistent with reason when we...
4117From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Walker Gilmer, 6 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Altho’ our institution has been successful in the main, yet in some of it’s details fortune has thwarted our views very sensibly. had your letter of May 28. been recieved one day sooner, all our chairs would have been now filled according to our first wishes. on the 30 th of May I recieved a 5 th vote in favor of Judge Dade, and on the 31 st I conveyed to him the offer of our Law-chair. the...
4118From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to George Washington Adams, 5 June 1825 (Adams Papers)
I yesterday received your melancholy Letter my Dear George informing me of the low state of Mrs. Welshs health and the painful anticipation of the family of her speedy demise—I always had a high opinion of Mrs. Welsh since I had the pleasure of first making her acquaintance and have always been very sensible of her kindness to myself and my children—The external polish of life acquired by...
4119To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Colvin, 5 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It was a rule with Rex and Roy. to cause a vir to be Scent, a La Mort,’ that did Sir, Contre Ciel . if any there was so wicked. and the Battles of Marengo. Austerlitz and Waterloo. and at Saragossa, for such . Sir. The Children will thank you for your friendly attentions. they will recollect with friendship for you, any favours that you render them. Sir. I renew to you Assurances of my...
4120From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 5 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It is not long since I was apprised that the state of your affairs had become doubtful, and only very recently, that they were beyond recovery, I learnt this with the more concern, from a consciousness that no resources within my power could be applied to their redemption; and indeed that the husbanding of these was become the more necessary for the support of the family. your situation is...
4121To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Charles Carey, 4 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
By the mail with this, we send you the sheets of your excellent work. The book is just from the press & we take the liberty of sending in this loose manner at the request of Count Vid who we fear has left you before this— If it should be so, you will please keep this copy If he should still be with you, we should be glad you would signify it to us & it will give us much pleasure to forward you...
4122William Hilliard and Samuel H. Walley: Bond to TJ re. library, 4 June 1825, 4 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Know all Men by these Presents, That we William Hilliard of Cambridge County of Middlesex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Bookseller as principal and Samuel H Walley of Boston County of Suffolk in said Commonwealth Esquire, as surety are holden and stand firmly bound and obliged unto Thomas Jefferson of Albemarle County in the Commonwealth of Virginia Esquire, in his capacity of Rector of...
4123To James Madison from George Thompson, 3 June 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have expected for some years that I would once more visit Virginia, the Country that gave me birth, and have the pleasure of seeing you, and Mr. Jefferson, and others of my old friends, but I believe I am too old to undertake such a journey, although I am as hearty a man as any of my age (nearly Seventy Seven). I have lately returned home after being in Company with my old acquaintance &...
4124From Thomas Jefferson to William Hilliard, 3 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The copying of our Catalogue was finished yesterday, and I now inclose it. in my letter of May 22. I mentioned that our Bursar would, by the next mail, direct the sum of 18,000.D. to be deposited immediately to your credit in the bank of the US. in Philadelphia. I wrote to him yesterday to know if the deposit was actually made, and recieved the answer now inclosed; so that I presume the thing...
4125From Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Garrett, 2 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In a letter of a few days age to mr Hilliard I informed him that the mail by which that letter went would carry orders to the bank of Virga for an immediate deposit of 18,000D. in the US. bank at Philada for him. I am now writing to him my last letter, covering the Catalogue. may I say that the deposit is actually made. ViU .
4126To Thomas Jefferson from George Thompson, 2 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Upwards of thirty years have passed over our heads since I had the pleasure of seeing you, & since we have had any direct correspondence. In the mean time you have been acting such a conspicuous and interesting part on the great theatre of the World that perhaps at the first moment you will hardly recollect me as an old Virginia and Charlottesville acquaintance. I have frequently thought of...
4127William Jay to Peter Augustus Jay, 31 May[–1 June] 1825 (Jay Papers)
For two or three days past, Papa has been more unwell than usual; not with any new complaints, but with an aggravation of his old ones. To day at dinner, he complained of dizziness: his ideas seemed confused, & some of his expressions were rather incoherent. We soon discovered that he was under the influence of a paralytick attack— After dinner, he returned to his room & laid down. The Doctor...
4128To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 1 June 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I intended to have called on you to day, and had actually set out, but have been compelld to return, by the rain, & still more serious menacing. I shall avail myself of some early occasion. I send the bearer, to enquire, after the state of your health, & that of your family—with my best wishes & great respect MHi .
4129From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Coolidge, May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
A clock is wanting for the Rotunda of the University; the size and strength of it’s works must be accomodated to two data. 1. the bell weighs 400. ℔ and is to be heard . with certainty 1½ miles 2. the dial-plate is to be about 6 . feet 3. I. diameter. it is to be fixed in the tympanum of the Pediment of the Portico. The triangle of this tympanum has not been measured exactly yet, therefore we...
4130From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Bonnycastle, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This instrument of Accord and Agreement entered into between Thomas Jefferson Rector of the University of Virginia, on behalf of the sd University on the one part, and Charles Bonnycastle Professor of Natural philosophy in the sd University on the other part, witnesseth that whereas in a certain contract entered into between Francis W. Gilmer as Agent of the sd University and in it’s behalf,...
4131From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by Doct r Waterhouse of Cambridge, a distinguished character, and formerly a Professor of that University. he has come on to see ours, and I should be glad he should carry back with him the best impressions. Two or three persons have mentioned to me their opinion that the way in which the laborers are proceeding with the road of the Eastern street is not conformable in...
4132To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Judge Dade I am informed resides near Dumfries Prince William County— I trust we have not deviated so much from M c Adams roadmaking sistem as to make it necessary to do the work over again as before the receipt of your favor I discovered the error in puting on the rock before it was broken and yesterday chainged the plan by laying it on the road side for the purpose of breaking it before it...
4133From Thomas Jefferson to William A.G. Dade, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I must first congratulate you on the successful issus of the labors in which we were associated 7. years ago at the Rockfish gap. the plan we then reported, both as to buildings and the course of instruction for our University, is now at maturity; the former all but compleat, in a superior style of architecture, and found to be admirably adapted to the convenience of their tenants. the...
4134To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Jackson, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to make known to you my friend M r Ogden who will hand you this—he is the only surveveing son of the late Genl. Mathias Ogden of the State of New Jersey, whose Character & conduct in the Revolutionary war must be well known to you. M r Ogden is a young Gentleman of high respectability, and good standing in society, has a great desire to become personally acquainted with you—and as he...
4135To Thomas Jefferson from Gustavus H. Scott, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am induced by the great interest which you manifest in behalf of the V a University, to beg the favor of you to forward me a copy of the laws by which it is regulated—Should those laws not particularize the qualifications requisite for a person applying for admission into any one the classes, I will thank you to name them; as also to give me any other information relative to the institution...
4136To Thomas Jefferson from Dabney Carr Terrell, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
After much hesitation it is with extreme reluctance that I at length determine to trouble you with the differences which unfortunately distract this State; nor should I now do so, had not your name been industriously, efficiently, and, as I think, most improperly used to procure the passage of an act in our last legislature, which many of the best and wisest men amongst us, believe subversive...
4137To Thomas Jefferson from Jonathan Thompson, 31 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit a letter & invoice received per the Ship Martha, Freeman master from Marseilles, also a bill of lading for four boxes of wine, received by the said vessel & now forwarded by the Sloop Virginia Capt Petty for Richmond, to the care of col. Bernard Peyton for you. I received a letter from Co. Peyton of the 19 th instant, with a bill of lading, Invoice & certificate relative to...
4138To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Bernard, 30 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You will perhaps recollect that in the early Part of last year, I took the liberty of forwarding you a Prospectus of a polyglot Grammar, which I then Contemplated Bringing before the public. And having met with a considerable Share of patronage from the public. the work is just issued from the press.— I have forwarded by this Mail a Copy of the Said Work, Of which I beg your acceptance as a...
4139To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Lee, 30 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The only definite proposition I can obtain from M r Wyer is that the collection of specimens in his possession—of various kinds—is at the service of the University at the moderate price of 2.500 dollars. His price is thus reduced as he says because his having destackeded in presents many shells & various fossils, and also because his situation renders coin more acceptable to himself than...
4140From Thomas Jefferson to James Leitch, 30 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
a sack of salt. ViCMRL .
4141To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Waterhouse, 30 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Waterhouse having long had “ a concern of mind “ to visit the shrine of S t James and S t Thomas, is come this far on his pilgrimage; and wishes only to know if this be the proper time to pay his devotions? DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4142To Thomas Jefferson from David Hosack, 29 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received from my friend Mr Halkett a copy of the accompanying work and one for Mr Hunter—Believing that you will read it with interest I send Mr Hunters copy to your care and will request the favor of you after perusing it to direct it to Mr Hunter or retain it for him untill he may renew his visit to you—congratulating you Dear Sir upon the prospects of your university and upon...
4143To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 28 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
on my arrival here, I found two letters and a bill of lading from Gowan and Marx, concerning the books you have already received. His letter does not apprise me, whether the two shipments of books he mentions, completes the order. a copy of a letter from Bohn to Marx, mentions also, a small box of books consisting of additions, omissions &c. to that part of the order to be executed in London....
4144To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel K. Minor, 27 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
From a letter recently received, from a young gentleman now in Richmond, Mr Holbrook, I learn that I have been greatly mistaken, as to your intentions, relative to my occupying the station of “ Serjent ” at the University; & perhaps, am, thereby, subjected to censure for not having written to you the second time—. You will, probably recollect that I observed, when I first conversed with you...
4145To Thomas Jefferson from Chapman Johnson, 26 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 13 th received yesterday, on my return from Lynchburg, imposes on me a very unpleasant duty— I have been acquainted with judge Dade, for ten or fifteen years, and for a part of that time very intimately—We have been actors on the same theatre, and have been together. under circumstances, which have produced a strong, and I hope durable friendship between us—Not to concur,...
4146From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you the Report rendered by mr Gilmer to the Visitors on his return, together with the Catalogue and cost of the books purchased for us . as also the Catalogues and cost of the apparatus purchased and the balance of £ 163–1. sterl. left undrawn in the hands of the banker at our order, balances his account for the 1800. £ sterl his compensn for time, services & expence on the mission...
4147To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived at this place yesterday, on my return from Lancaster and have to-day had an interview with M r Loyall, in the course of which he shewed me the copy which he had received of your circular of the 13th ins t relative to the nomination of Judge Dade as Professor of law in the University. Considering it unnecessary to defer writing till my return home some two or three weeks hence, and...
4148To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have heard with the deepe s t regret of your present, or late indisposition, & agreeable to your request, have this day deposited in the post office ½ lb Gum Arabic, to your address, which I hope will reach you safely—Hoping soon to hear of your entire restoration, remain MHi .
4149To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Yancey, 25 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to introduce to you our young friend M r George B Bibb, of Alabama, the only son of Doctor William B. Bibb deceased late governor of Alabama, M r Bibb is on a visit to our university, and wishes to call & pay his respects both to you & M r Maddison. with high Considerations of respect & regard y r mo obt MHi .
4150To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 24 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
When I wrote to you last about the claim of Mr. Bonnycastle, I had not the least conception of the light in which he viewed the case, nor of the necessity of some speedy decision on it. I supposed there could be no occasion for you to act until the forfeiture was claimed, or I should certainly have taken a more immediate interest in his behalf. The letter I wrote contained my recollection of...