4151To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Francis W. Gilmer Esq r in acct with the University of V a 1825 Feb 25 To this sum paid you per Alex: Garrett } $10.200.02 per his report as agent for the U. V a C r $ By cash advanced to D r Dunglison—in Eng cury 222.22 〃
4152To Thomas Jefferson from John A. G. Davis, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
About the 1 st of March last, in a conversation with you on the subject of the appointment of a Law Professor, you were pleased to speak in a very flattering manner of the qualifications of my friend M r Dabney C. Terrell of Kentucky, for that place. Since that time in the course of a familiar correspondence, I mentioned to him the high compliment thereby bestowed on him. Within a few days I...
4153To Thomas Jefferson from Edward Delony, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
For the purpose of information, (concerning the late Indian Treaty and the disturbences which has taken place among them since its ratification) I address these lines—In the first place we find that only a part of the Indians chiefs have signed the treaty say one third, the ballance is now much enraged and says they will not give up their lands, they have murdered Gen l M c Intosh Chief of the...
4154To Thomas Jefferson from George Loyall, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret that, in consequence of the serious indisposition of a member of my family, which took me from home for a few days, I did not receive your letter of the 13 Inst: till yesterday. It is unquestionably, in a very high degree, important that our law chair should be filled without delay, and as the two gentlemen to whom the appointment has been tendered have declined, I very cheerfully...
4155To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Sigourney, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r C. Sigourney has the honour of enclosing to M r Jefferson a letter of introduction from M r Hillhouse of Connecticut.—It is with extreme regret he heard, a few days since in Washington, the intelligence of the illness of M r J., which he trusts will yield to the cares of his medical attendents, & the anxious wishes of his numerous friends.—M r S. contemplates remaining a few days in this...
4156From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Sigourney, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his respects to mr and mrs Sigourney and his regrets that the state of his health confines him to the house or he would have had the pleasure of calling on them in Charlottesville. under this disability he asks the favor of them to dine with him at Monticello tomorrow. NhCSp .
4157From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 22 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Of the fifty thousand Dollars lately deposited in the Virginia and Farmer’s bank in Richmond to the credit of the University of Virginia, be pleased to have eighteen thousand Dollars deposited in the United States bank in Philadelphia to the credit, and subject to the order of William Hilliard of Boston, agent of the University of Virginia for the purchase of books. Which deposit charge to the...
4158From Thomas Jefferson to Robert Greenhow, 22 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In my lre of Apr. 13. I requested you to get any anatomical preparns executed which would, in your opn be useful to us, and could be executed in your city . Doct r Dunglison has now furnished me with a particular list of what he would wish to obtain, and I have the double favor to request of you 1 to have done for us such of them as can be done there, and 2. to inform me of what cannot be done...
4159From Thomas Jefferson to William Hilliard, 22 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 9 th has been duly recieved. our money is deposited in the bank of Virginia and Farmer’s bank in Richmond and our Bursar will write by the next mail (of the 25 th ) to have the sum of 18,000. D. immediately deposited to your credit in the bank of the US. at Philada. I have added 3000. D. to the 15. M originally agreed upon. further than this our funds do not admit us to go at...
4160To James Madison from Peter S. Du Ponceau, 21 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to your acquaintance & that of Mrs Madison, the bearer of this letter, Count Charles Vidua, of Turin. Altho’ belonging to one of the first & most influential families of his own Country, he has Spent his Youth in travelling thro’ the various parts of the old Continent, in order to add Experience to those acquirements which he owes to an excellent Education. He is now...
4161To James Madison from John Vaughan, 21 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
The Count Vidua being on the eve of Departure & have shewn me M Du Ponceaus letter—I cannot refuse myself the pleasure of Confirming what he has written, especially as it gives me an opportunity of renewing the expression of the respect & esteem which you have long inspired. Your friend & Sert Not speaking our Language, he has been fortunate in meeting with a M Vischer from Basle Switzd. a...
4162From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Bonnycastle, 21 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I was in great hopes that yourself and mr Gilmer by comparing recollections might have brought your minds together on some definite ground. as it is, I shall lay the case before the visitors, of whose liberal disposns on the occasion you may be assured. taking your proposn as a basis, I am confident there will be little difficulty in coming to an arrangement mutually satisfactory, some...
4163Robley Dunglison: List of anatomical preparations for UVa, received 21 May 1825, 21 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Head injected so as to exhibit the course of the Carotids—as well as of the vertebral arteries A Dried preparation of the Uterus, bladder, scotam, &c. in situ . An injected preparation of the heart with the adjacent vessels & Thoracic duct with, or without, the head attached. An injected fetus to exhibit the fœtal circulation. A prepared Penis. The testes, with the artery, vein, & vas deferens...
4164To Thomas Jefferson from John Vaughan, 21 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The rapid & prosperous advances made in this Country under a form of Government so different from those of Europe, has of late induced Travellers to visit us with Philosophic Views, to examine effects, ascertain causes & to know those individuals which remain, who were the master workmen in the excetion of the Political Edifice & giving it the solid foundation that it has been shewn to...
4165To James Madison from John O. Lay, 20 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have the pleasure to enclose you Sales of 8 Hhds. Tobacco & also a Receipt for the nett proceeds amounting to $787.56 which is deposited in the Farmers Bank of Va. subject to your order. The Sales were made each Hhd. separately as requested by Mr. Eddins, neither the prices or quality equal my anticipations but the sales in proportion to the quality were certainly equal, and said by some...
4166To Thomas Jefferson from Daniel Brent, 20 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The Book on “Public Education”, enclosed, has just been received here, under a Cover addressed to the Secretary; and I take great Pleasure in forwarding it, agreeably to the presumed wish of the Unknown Author and Donor, to Monticello, for you. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4167From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 19 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I did not receive yours of the 12th. in time to be answered by the last mail. My thoughts, as heretofore intimated, had been turned to Judge Dade for the Law Chair; and with the recommendatory opinions which you enumerate, I cannot hesitate to concur in the offer of it as proposed. I concur also in the issuing of a Commission on the written sanction of the Visitors without the formality of a...
4168To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Bonnycastle, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The only apology which I can plead, for troubling you with private business, at a moment when you appear suffering under indisposition, is the delay that M r Gilmer’s illness has already occasioned, respecting the payment of my Bond. I have had a conference with that gentleman this morning, which, I am sorry to say, has not terminated to my satisfaction: and as M r Gilmer seems little disposed...
4169Charles Bonnycastle: Proposal to Mr. Gilmer, 19 May 1825, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Copy of the Proposal made to Mr Gilmer— I shall be perfectly satisfied if the Rector & visitors will guarantee that my Bond, or such part of it as may be demanded, shall be paid forthwith. to the British Government. I shall be willing to have the amount deducted from my salary in yearly payments; provided that the Rector & Visitors will also guarantee me a salary not less than $2500—& that I...
4170To Thomas Jefferson from James Breckenridge, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just had the pleasure of receiving your circular of the 13 th ins t respecting the appointment of Judge Dade as the Law Professor of the University. I know the Judge very well & think him eminently qualified for the station & really will be rejoiced to hear of his acceptance. I hope that our Colleagues will approve the choice & that you will be enabled to issue his commission furnish on...
4171To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Stephen Duponceau, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Count Charles Vidûn, of Turin, who will have the honor of delivering you this Letter is one of the few Noblemen of Europe, who extending their views beyond the Circle in which they live, wish to become experimentally acquainted with human Nature under all its diversified aspects. He has already travelled over the greatest part of Europe & Asia, & has I believe even penetrated into Africa. He...
4172To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 19 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not receive yours of the 12 th in time to be answered by the last mail. My thoughts, as heretofore intimated, had been turned to Judge Dade for the Law Chair; and with the recommendatory opinions which you enumerate, I cannot hesitate to concur in the offer of it as proposed. I concur also in the issuing of a Commission on the written sanctions of the Visitors without the formality of a...
4173To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 18 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you a newspaper paragraph of mine, which I have published with a view to do good. The proceedings of the State of Georgia strike me with horror. My facts, are from a friend & neighbour (Gen l Wade Hampton) who has just arrived from New Orleans through the Creek nation. I cannot doubt your agreeing with my views of this melancholy subject. I have sent copies to heads of Departments at...
4174From John Jay to Lady Mary Clarke Vassall Affleck, 17 May 1825 (Jay Papers)
Accept my thanks my Lady! for the friendly Letter which you did me the Honor to write on the 14 June 1824— I rec d . it on the 7 th . Day of this month; and regret the occurrences which prevented its being delivered to me by the Gentleman mentioned in it— The Respect due to your Recommendation and to their Characters would have ensured to them a welcome Reception, and induced me to give them...
4175From Thomas Jefferson to Robley Dunglison, 17 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
A chronical complaint which has been troublesome for some time has within a few days become too much so to be longer unattended to. I must ask your advice in it therefore as soon as you can come with convenience. it disables me from going out either on horseback or in a carriage. friendly & respectful salutns MHi .
4176To Thomas Jefferson from M.M. Maslin, 17 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing that you take a deep interest in the affairs of the University of Virginia, I beg leave to offer for sale to that Institution thro’ you of some very valuable mathematical Instruments made by Lenoir at Paris for the French Company Established at Guyandotte in Virginia under Col. C. W. J. Jerome, which Company having failed, these articles have been taken under a deed of Trust—They are...
4177Thomas Jefferson: Record of Robley Dunglisin’s visits, 17 May - 20 Sept. 1825, 17 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
D r Dunglison. visits May 17. 18. 20. 21. 23. 25. 27. 30. June 3. 5. 7. 10. 11. 14. 20. 22, July 8. 16 19. 22. 26 Dunglison 1825. Aug. 25. Bougie. 26. 28. Sep. 2. 5. 7. 10. 13. 17. 20 DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4178To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing how constantly you must be fatigued with unavoidable correspondents, I feel a reluctance at adding to your fatigue—while at Washington the last winter I had the pleasure of hearing from you frequently and was rejoiced at hearing of the good share of health you enjoyed . Mr s Dearborn and myself are highly gratified with the prospect of having your charming Grand Daughter in our...
4179From Thomas Jefferson to John Patten Emmet, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly rec d and considered your letter proposing to erect a distinct building for the Chemical Laboratory & lecturing room, and with it the plan you have been so kind as to suggest. this appears indeed to contain all the articles called for in such a building, and arranged with great convenience. the proposition however is beyond the powers delegated to me, and there will be no meeting...
4180To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick Winslow Hatch, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Duty requiring my absence in attendance upon the Convention of our Church for a few days, my school must necessarily be suspended mean while.—The time lost will be supplied during the usual vacation.— Benj n has just finish’d the cube Root, & I propose confining him during the remainder of the Session to the revision of his whole course & further improvement in French.—During my absence, if he...
4181From Thomas Jefferson to John V. Kean, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of the reguln you quote, in yours of the 13 th , against permission to stranger or students to take books from their shelves, was to prevent their being misplaced thro’ carelessness or inattention. it is a rule in all considble libraries because a book misplaced is in fact lost, as nothing but accident or a revision of the whole library book by book can ever find it again. it was to...
4182Thomas Jefferson: List of UVa. professors, 16 May 1825, 16 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Garrett Southall Wood Bonnycastle , — Key Long ViU .
4183From James Madison to Thomas L. McKenney, 14 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have duly recd. yours of the 10th. instant. Altho’ the Talk to the Indians was sent with a view only to its being officially filed, not to its publication, the tone of it in relation to a foreign power being better suited to the then state of war than to the present state of amity, no sufficient objection can lie against the use made of it in vindicating our Govt. from charges as unprovoked...
4184To James Madison from John O. Lay, 14 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I received by last mail yours of the 12th. inst. There was a good deal of excitement in the Tobacco market this morning and the break went off at an advance of fully $1. over the prices of the two preceding days. Considering the first of an advance as generally the most favorable time for selling I had your 8 Hhds. listed for next Wednesday, that being the earliest day they can come on, in...
4185From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 14 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Brockenbrough is authorised and desired to execute a bond to John M Perry for 3600. D. 93 cents payable May 15. 1827. in consideration of 132. acres 3. poles of land conveyed by him to the use of the University at the price of 50. dollars the acre, of which price 3000. D. is to be paid immediately, and the balance, with interest from this date is to be secured to him by the bond of the...
4186From John M. Perry to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 14 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Received of A. S Brockenbrough Proctor of the University of V a a Draft on the Bursar for Two thousand four hundred & eleven dollars 26 cents it being the balance of three thousand dollars for the first payment for a tract of Land lately purchased of him for the University of V a ViU .
4187To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 14 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I am under a thousand obligations to you, my Dear Sir, for the considerate aid of Wormley—since I got so much hurt by a fall from my gigg two summers ago I am timid with an untried horse—my present one started with considerable restiveness, insomuch that we cou’d not clear the Green mountain untill to day—and I have been compelled reluctantly to detain wormly from his post all night—my horse...
4188To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 13 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
Every offer of our Law chair has been declined, and a late renewal of pressure on Mr. Gilmer has proved him inflexibly decided against undertaking it. What are we to do? The clamor is high for some appointment, we are informed too of many students who do not come because that school is not opened, and some now with us think of leaving us for the same reason. You may remember that among those...
4189To James Madison from Henry Dearborn, 13 May 1825 (letter not found) (Madison Papers)
¶ From Henry Dearborn. Letter not found. 13 May 1825. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC : series 7, box 2).
4190To Thomas Jefferson from John V. Kean, 13 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It is against my inclination that I trouble you & only when the conduct of my charge shall oblige me that I will— In the last arrangement of the library. I gave for reason of the disorder of the books The absence or carelessness of the young men in replacing them on the shelves—you read me the clause, “nor shall (a student) be allowed to take any book from the shelves, nor remain in the room...
4191From Thomas Jefferson to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 13 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Every offer of our Law chair has been declined, and a late renewal of pressure on M r Gilmer has proved him inflexibly decided against undertaking it. what are we to do? the clamor is high for some appointment, we are informed too of many students who do not come because that school is not opened, and some now with us think of leaving us for the same reason. you may remember that among those...
4192Address to the American Bible Society, 12 May 1825 (Jay Papers)
You have the Satisfaction of percieving from the Report of the Board of Managers, that the prosperous and promising State of our affairs continues to evince the laudable and beneficial Manner in which they have been constantly conducted.— We have to regret that the pleasing Reflections and Anticipations suggested by these auspicious Circumstances, are mingled with the Sorrow which the recent...
4193From James Madison to Mathew Carey, 12 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 22. Ult: with the several printed Sheets sent with it. It is very gratifying to observe the prospect of internal improvements expanding as it is under the emulating auspices of the several States, and the co-operating patriotism of enlightened Citizens. No Country more than ours admits of improvement by artificial roads & Canals; nor can it be doubted either that...
4194To James Madison from George Sullivan, 12 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr Sullivan with best respects to President Madison regrets he had not opportunity to deliver the enclosed before. He & Mrs. S. unite in respectful salutations to Mr & Mrs Madison with sincere wishes for their health & long continued happiness. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . The enclosure was probably John Quincy Adams’s letter introducing George Sullivan to JM , dated 18 Nov. 1824. The...
4195To Thomas Jefferson from John Patten Emmet, 12 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having now entered upon experimental chemistry for the instruction of my class, I feel the strongest conviction that I may with propriety address you upon the necessity of making further provision for me. I do not speak for the present year but for the next; and am even desirous of devoting the best part of my House for class purposes. I speak feelingly when I say that even a small furnace,...
4196To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have considered attentively, My Dear Sir, the hystory of your sufferings consequent upon your present indisposition, and deem it most advisable to make you a written memorandum of my views in relation to its nature and treatment—Dysuria, which is the proper denomination of your case, may proceed from various diseased states of any part of the urinary canal or cist—much obscurity hangs over...
4197To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 11 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
If necessary & not otherwise M r Jefferson will aid the action of his bowels with injections for a few days—and if any thing like congestion is felt in the stomach or bowels—a thorough operation should be produced by rhubarb & prepared chalk or magnesium a tolerable active dose—to be proportioned according to his known habit—It will be best to avoid acids—as they will keep up longer than...
4198From John Quincy Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 10 May 1825 (Adams Papers)
Your kind letter of the 15th. of March has remained too long on file unanswered. That of the 7th. of the same month had been also duly received by Mrs. Adams. From the friendly interest which you have so long taken in our welfare, I was fully convinced that the result of the election would be gratifying to you; & in the sympathizing sentiments of my friends, I have always taken far more...
4199To James Madison from Thomas L. McKenney, 10 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I received, with pleasure, your favor of the 2d Inst. enclosing your “Talk,” which I have, after having loan’d it to the printer, passed, as you request, to the files of the Department. It admirably illustrates the subject in controversy; and places the policy of the U. States in bold and beautiful relief. I ventured, as you will see from the enclosed paper, to accompany it with a few remarks...
4200To James Madison from Horatio Gates Spafford, 10 May 1825 (Madison Papers)
I am favored with thy Letter of March 23. Soon after, or about the same time I wrote thee, I applied, by Letter, to persons at Staunton, Union, the Sweet Springs, &c. for information, specifying what I wanted, & what for, in reply to which I am favored with prompt & satisfactory answers, as I have been from all parts of the United States, excepting only from New Orleans. My Work is advancing,...