4551From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel L. Green, 20 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I did not answer your lre rec d Dec. 31. because age has rendered me unequal to the labor of correspondence. I now return it as requested in your’s of Feb. 6. with the assurance of my respects DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4552From Thomas Jefferson to John Pickering, 20 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the copy of your Cherokee grammar, which I have gone over with attention and satisfaction. we generally learn languages for the benefit of reading the books written in them. but here our reward must be the addition made to the philosophy of language. in this point of view, your analysis of the Cherokee adds valuable matter for reflection, and strengthens our desire to see more...
4553From Thomas Jefferson to Stephen Van Rensselaer, 20 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the two copies of the Geological & Agricultural survey you have been so kind as to send me. it is a work of great extent and honorable to the private liberality by which it has been produced. indeed New York, by it’s private and public exertions is setting examples to us all of the wisest employments of our energies. we need however a preliminary lesson from her book, how to...
4554From John Adams to Julia Stockton Rush, 19 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Among all the congratulations which I have rec’d upon this occasion more have affected me more tenderly than this from the bosom friend of my ancient & excellent friend Dr Rush. I feel a regret that yr worthy Son our Ambassador in England was not on this side the water upon the occasion. My best wishes attend you Madam & all yr children and will do so as long as I have any wishes. this cannot...
4555From John Adams to John Adams, 19 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I recieved, as usual with great delight your letter of the 12th inst. Your account of all things is satisfactory—but on this great occasion, my dear Grandson, let us all reflect on the obligations this event imposes on us. Our joys ought to be no greater than the joys of the public. We ought all of us to collect ourselves and not suffer a single unbecoming word or action to escape us. A friend...
4556From William Cranch to John Quincy Adams, 19 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Mr John Douglas Simms of Virginia is the son of Col Charles Simms for many years collector of the Port of Alexandria, and wishes to obtain employment under government. You are not unacquainted with the revolutionary Services of his father, who was a very brave officer & distinguished himself at the defence of the fort at Mud island. He was the personal friend of Genl. Washington and a uniform...
4557From William Cranch to John Quincy Adams, 19 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Mr. John Douglass Simms of Virginia is the son of Colo. Charles Simms for many years collector of the port of Alexandria, and wishes to obtain employment under government. You are not unacquainted with the revolutionary services of his father, who was a very brave officer, & distinguished himself at the defence of the fort at mud island. He was the personal friend of Genl. Washington and a...
4558To James Madison from James Monroe, 19 February 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Gardner who will have the pleasure to present you this, has through his friend here, for whom I have great respect requested an introduction from me to you which I give him with great pleasure. He is from Long Island in the State of New York, & of the best connections there, & a very respectable young man, of his age. Your attention to him will much oblige me—with sincere regard dear Sir...
4559To Thomas Jefferson from Andrew Kean, 19 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My son John V: Kean wishes to be considered a Candidate for the appointment of Librarian to our University.—I am unacquainted with the qualifications that may be deemed requisite.—My son possesses a good English education a tolerable acquaintance with the Latin & some slight knowledge of the Greek Languages.—For diligence & fidelity in the discharge of any trust or duty, irreproachable Morals...
4560To John Jay from Maria Jay Banyer, 17[–18] February 1825 (Jay Papers)
Accept my thanks for your kindness in sending me to town. I fear it has again proved an inconvenience to the family, the roads & weather were so very unfavorable that the horses can hardly have escaped injury returning— The ride & the exercise I have since used, has been more beneficial to my health than could have been expected, which makes me more solicitous than ever that you should resort...
4561From John Adams to Joshua Sands, 18 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I have received with peculiar sensibility your friendly letter, of 11th. instant—because I knew it proceeded from a Gentleman of great respectability in society a Gentleman of great honor, integrity and worth, I wish you and yours every prosperity I long to write to our friend Jay but I am too faint and short-breath’d to dictate a few lines I am Sir your obliged friend / and humble Servant MHi...
4562From John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 18 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I have received your letter of the 9th: Never did I feel so much solemnity as upon this occasion—the multitude of my thoughts and the intensity of my feelings are too much for a mind like mine in its ninetieth year—May the blessing of God Almighty continue to protect you to the end of your life as it has heretofore protected you in so remarkable a manner from your cradle. I offer the same...
4563To Thomas Jefferson from B.W.Y., 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The arrival of the Professors from Europe renders me very anxious, to know when we may reasonably calculate on the commencement of the operations of the University, a knowledge of that circumstance is necessary for all who intend becoming students at that place (of which number I am one) should you deem this letter worthy an answer, information on the following queries will be very acceptable...
4564To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Carrington Cabell, 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
You have no doubt already been informed of the arrival of the three additional Professors at this place. I have had a short interview, and am much pleased with them. M r Gilmer’s selection thus far gives me great satisfaction. M r Johnson, M r Loyall and myself, in conformity to your instructions, have fixed on a day for a meeting of the Board, and for that purpose have selected the fourth of...
4565From Thomas Jefferson to Jacob Abbot Cummings, 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
In your letter of Jan. 25. you ask if it might not be better for you to employ an Agent to sell the books you might send on, until you see how the prospect and whether I could recommend one? I am not sufficiently acquai nted with the men of business in Charlottesville to recommend one on my own knolege. but I have advised with a friend who knows every one well, and on whose judgment I can rely...
4566From Thomas Jefferson to David Higginbotham, 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns thanks to M r Higginbotham for Nicholson’s book, which he is very glad indeed to get he incloses him 5. D. which he thinks mr H. said it would cost if he is mistaken he prays him to set him to rights. The Professors of the Univ ty are arrived at Norfolk frdly salutns MHi .
4567To Thomas Jefferson from James G. Pitts, 18 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
That sweetning principle of equality so happily blended in our Government, which gives to all & every one the privilege of greeting whomsoever he may, now stars me the face, while I write to solicit, your opinion upon the leading principles in the Politics of our State. They are no dobt familiar to you, as it has become somewhat notorious for its Legislative strides. I should be proud to lay...
4568To John Adams from Horatio Gates Spafford, 17 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I was duly favored, sometime since, with thy kind notice of my late publications, for which I thank thee, and was also much gratified with thy remarks on recent political counts in this State. Fortunately I have delayed this reply until now, when I pray thee to accept my very hearty congratulations on the Election of thy Son to the Presidency of the United States. This must be highly...
4569To John Adams from Joseph Thaxter, 17 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday morning I was meditating on the gloomy Scene at Washington. The Transactions between Mr Clay & Thaemes filled my mind with gloomy Ideas. the mail arrived earlier than usual a messenger came runing to bring the joyfull News & it was in a few minutes sounded thro our Vilage Adams is President & a firering Commenced. I at all once lost my Gloom & my Heart was filled with Gladness. The...
4570To John Adams from William Cranch, 17 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Permit me to congratulate you on the result of the late election. I rejoice because it has not been the work of faction—because it is the triumph of Independence over the despotism of party; because it has broken down that old Virginian aristocracy which for 24 years has been sitting like an incubus upon the Administration of our country; because I see that the country is returning to the good...
4571From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 17 February 1825 (Madison Papers)
I recd. yesterday your two letters of the 12 & 15th. & return the letter from Mr. Cabell inclosed in one of them. I approve the course you have in view for obtaining an eventual meeting of the Visitors. The Judicial appointment of Mr. Barbour will, I understand, be accepted; and as it is in the road to the Court of Appeals, lessens the chance of him for the University. I am sorry you hear...
4572From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Eppes, 17 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
We heard some time ago indirectly & indistinctly thro’ your friends at Ashton of the injury sustained by your house at P. F. and I have waited in hopes you would inform me of the particulars that I might know how far I could help you. I will spare J. Hem. to you & his two aids and he can repair every thing of wood as well or perhaps better than any body there. I understand that the roofs of...
4573To Thomas Jefferson from Eliakim Littell, 17 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to enclose to you a note from Gov. Clinton, introductory to a scheme of which a draft is also enclosed. I should have been glad to have delivered it in person, but that the journey to Monticello would have occupied to much time. I console myself by the reflection that it will be less trouble to you to read the papers than to see a visitor. You will perceive that the scheme is...
4574To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 17 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d yesterday your two letters of the 12 & 15 th & return the letter from M r Cabell inclosed in one of them. I approve the course you have in view of obtaining an eventual meeting of the Visitors. The Judicial appointment of M r Barbour will, I understand, be accepted; and as it is in the road to the Court of Appeals, lessens the chance of him for the University. I am sorry you hear...
4575To John Adams from Jason D. Battles, 16 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
The officers & Members of the Boston artillery Co. congratulate you & your family on the event that has Lately occurd: Viz. the Election of your Son John Quincy Adams to be president of the united States of America. They have volunteerd: their Services to fire three National Salutes on his receiving the Command on the 4th. of March next. if it Should be Agreeable for you to make this Spirited...
4576To John Adams from Adam Gerard Mappa, 16 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Since Christmas 1789 a few days after my arrival at New-York, when, invited by your politeness, I enjoyed the honour at your Table of renewing the recollection of a visit I had the pleasure to pay you at the Hague, au Lion d’Or, when Mr. Du Mat was my interpreter in asking your friendly advice to emigrate with my family to North America. Not having had the pleasure of paying you my grateful...
4577To John Adams from Alexander Bryan Johnson, 16 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I have long waited impatiently the moment when I could congratulate you & our country:—you, on a consummation of the most exalted parental hopes; & our country, on the manifestation of a public virtue, which must elevate our nation in the estimation of foreigners, & endear it to the best feelings of our citizens. I rejoice that you have lived to see this day. And, amid the numerous...
4578To Thomas Jefferson from Frances Dorothy Cartwright, 16 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Having been induced by a variety of circumstances to believe that it is my duty to give the public a summary of my late Uncle’s exertions in the cause of freedom, I am anxious to publish such parts of his correspondence with distinguished political characters, as might be most beneficial to the cause he had so much at heart, and would at the same time give additional interest to the work— The...
4579Jefferson, Brockenbrough: Advertisement of the opening of UVa, 16 Feb. 1825, 16 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
University of Virginia. It had been expected that this institution would have been opened on the 1 st day of the present month of February; and for the term of ten months and a half, ending on the 15 th of December, 100.D. would have been required by the different keepers of the Hotel for dieting the Students, 23.D. by the University for the occupation of the Dormitories and participation in...
4580To John Adams from John Kean Dayton, 15 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I can not refrain from addressing a few congratulatory lines, on the occasion of your Son, being appointed to the high and important Office, that you once filled, much to the honor of our beloved Country In this event, millions of the descendants of those who were in former years ruled by your wisdom will rejoice— May you Honored Sir, long continue to live & witness our nations gratitude, and...
4581To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
The people of Europe seem still to think that America is a mere garden plat, and that whatever is sent to one place is close for at home as to every other. the volume I now forward to you by this mail was found on Majr. Cartwright’s death, was found to have in his own handwriting an address for you altho’ mistaking your Christian name. his friends having occn to write to me on another subject,...
4582To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 15 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
It was my intention to have delay’d writing to you—till the great die was cast—but perusing Dr Morse’s—Revolution I was So Struck and delighted by your interesting Letters—to him mr. Niles and Judge Tudor, that I could not longer bereave me Self of the pleasure of giving you my cordial thanks for these valuable Records. How deeply I regret, that your avocations did not permit you twenty years...
4583To John Adams from Elkanah Watson, 15 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Holding a correspondence with you for the on various subjects for upwards of 45 years; it is peculiarly proper, and I desire to bless GOD that I have it in my power in the Evng. of your useful days to offer to you my sincere and hearty congratulations on the recent elevation of your Son to the first Office in the gift of a republican Nation. I am the more gratified that this great State has...
4584To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 15 February 1825 (Madison Papers)
Mr. Cabell’s last letter to me, of Feb. 11. says that if the Professors do not arrive before the assembly rises, they (the Visitors there) shall disperse and a regular call will be necessary; but if they arrive, he and mr. Loyall will come up, from that place, by way of New Canton, and probably in Friday’s stage. Should the former be the case, I should propose, if you approve of it, that as...
4585From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
The people of Europe seem still to think that America is a mere garden plat, and that whatever is sent to one place is at home as to every other. the volume I forward you by this mail was found on Maj r Cartwright’s death, to have in his own handwriting an address for you altho’ mistaking your Christian name. his friends having occn to write to me on another subject, and supposing we were but...
4586From Thomas Jefferson to James Barbour, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
My colleagues Visitors of the University now in Richmond have sent me the inclosed pamphlet as containing documents which may be useful to you in urging our claim on Congress. they join me also in pressing you to force it to a decision. we did not think it advisable to ask any thing from our legislre, and our Instn will be deeply distressed should we fail in obtaining from Congress the portion...
4587From Thomas Jefferson to William Harris Crawford, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two letters of Jan. 31. and Feb. 4. were received in due time. with the former came safely the seeds from mr Appleton, which I commit to the Agricultural society of our county of which mr Madison is president. of the talents and qualifications of D r Jackson, as a Professor in the branches of science specified in your last letter, your recommendation would have had great weight in our...
4588From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Cabell’s last letter to me of Feb. 11. says that if the Professors do not arrive before the assembly rises, they (the Visitors there) shall disperse and a regular call will be necessary; but if they arrive, he and mr Loyall will come up, from that place, by way of New Canton, and probably in Friday’s stage. should the former be the case, I should propose, if you approve of it, that as soon...
4589To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure to announce to you the safe arrival of the Competitor, in James River, with the Professors on Board, who we expect up in tomorrow’s Steamboat—I shall expedite & facilitate their movement to Albemarle, all possible, where I have no doubt they are as anxious to arrive, as you are to receive them— Agreeable to your suggestion, I wrote to the President in Nov. last a polite...
4590To Thomas Jefferson from Stephen Van Rensselaer, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to forward by mail to your address two copies of a Geol & Agr survey made under my direction which I beg you will do me the honor to accept one copy for your library & the other for the University of Virginia accept the assurance of my veneration for your character & the services render to our country DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
4591To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 15 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of transmitting to you, through the channel of the american Legation, another greek volume with a letter from Doctor C. who thinks that the presence of a Diplomatic agent of the united states in greece would be of great importance to both Countries in the present state of things. the recognition of the former Spanish Colonies by the English cabinet has given great...
4592To John Adams from LeRay de Chaumont, 14 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
To you who have been so Kind at different epochas of my Life, to shew a Sympathising interest in my more important concerns, I must address my most sincere congratulations upon the result of the Presidential Election which confer to your most distinguished son the greatest gift and proof of confidence which it is in the power of this so enlighted and so great people, to bestow to a Man. I am...
4593To John Adams from Julia Stockton Rush, 14 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I cannot refrain from the inclination I feel to be among the first of your friends in expressing to you the gratification I feel in knowing that your Son is placed in the situation for which his talents and character so eminently qualify him, and which you filled with so much advantage to your country. I rejoice that your life has been spared to enjoy the heart felt pleasure which such an...
4594To John Adams from Elkanah Watson, 14 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Holding an occasional correspondence with you for upwards of 40 years on various subjects, it is peculiarly proper and I desire to bless GOD, that I have it in my power in the Evening of your useful days to offer to you my sincere, and hearty congratulations on the recent elevation of your distinguished Son to the first Office in the power of a grateful Nation to bestow upon him. I am the more...
4595To John Adams from Ward Nicholas Boylston, 14 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Had I strength enough remaining to have left my Room, to which I have been confind by severe & threatening indisposition for more than Three weeks past, I should not have made my congratulations, and participations of Joy on the event wch has this morning been announced by the Election of your beloved Son to the Presidency— An event which I have been earnestly looking forward to for the last...
4596From James Mease to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 14 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
I cannot help it! I can no longer resist the pleasure of expressing to my dear Mrs Adams my joy on the success of the election & my heart-felt congratulations on the signal triumph your husband has obtained over such plotting & treachery & malice & falshood! None of your friends have been more deeply interested than I—& not one more sincerely rejoices at this just & upright termination of our...
4597From Gabriel Richard to John Quincy Adams, 14 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Mr. Richard of Michigan has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of the polite invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Adams. He regrets very much that the condition of his health does not permit him to accept the homor of the Invitation. The Delegate of Mich. takes this Oportunity to offer Mr. Adams his congratulations for his Success at the late Presidential Election. he assures him that this happy Event...
4598From Daniel Webster to John Quincy Adams, 14 February 1825 (Adams Papers)
Mr Webster accepts with pleasure Mr & Mrs Adam’s Invitation to dine on Thursday— MHi : Adams Papers.
4599To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Walker Gilmer, 14 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just received from Key the gratifying intelligence, that he, Bonnycastle, and Dunglison, are all in norfolk. They will be here early Wednesday morning, and in Charlottesville I suppose, by the Saturday’s stage. I had fixed on wednesday last, for setting out to albemarle. we had four days continued rain (& it is now raining) which will delay me another week. MoSHi : Francis Walker Gilmer...
4600To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Moore, 14 February 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
It is not without hesitation and reluctance, that I prefer a request that will be the occasion of any inconvenience, to one who has acquired so high a claim to be exempted from intrusion; but I know not to whom I can address myself with the hope of obtaining information so accurate as you, I doubt not, possess, on a subject to which I now respectfully solicit your attention. The character of...