5051To Thomas Jefferson from James Monroe, 18 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
General La Fayette left this for York, on saturday, and is I presume, now, near his post of destination. Whether he will proceed thence, by Richmond, to your house, or directly, to charlestown, & Savannah, & return by your residence, he had not decided, when he left us. Time, has produced less waste of his form, since you last saw him, than it does on most men, and none on his mind. His...
Being free from the head ache to day almost for the first time since my return home I hasten to inform you of our safe arrival after a very unpleasant journey which was attended by more fatigue than common in consequence of the rejoicings in Philadelphia for the arrival of Genl La Fayette in which I was obliged to become a participator— From Philadelphia to Washington we met with almost every...
Since my return home my Dear George Charles I have been so much engaged it has been almost impossible for me to write more especially as I have been even more sick than ever and even my intellect seems to suffer from these constant attacks— Genl La Fayette has passed through our City and like all Meteoric lights has illumed our horizon for a few days and I fear darkened many of the pockets of...
5054From James Madison to John Adams and Others, 17 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
I recd. by the last mail your letter of the 12th. inst: inviting me to the reception at Richmond of Genl. La Fayette. And I have to regret that the obstacles to a compliance with a late kindred invitation will not permit me to avail myself of that so kindly conveyed by you. I can only therefore express at a distance the sincerity with which I shd. mingle my affectionate gratitude with the...
5055From Thomas Jefferson to Theodorus Bailey, 17 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved from London a letter informing me that a friend had put into the writer’s hand what he calls ‘a small packet to be forwarded to me, and not knowing that the size will admit of it’s travelling by mail he gives me notice of it.’ these are books sent by the author as a donation to our University. I see always with uneasiness this abuse of my Frank by Foreigners and authors...
5056From John Adams to John Adams, 16 October 1824 (Adams Papers)
Your frolicsome letter of the 10th of October has come to hand this morning and amidst the sinking and fainting infirmities of age has given me a temporary flash of spirits and has tirminated in the solid comfort of the arrival of your father and Mother and Miss Mary at Washington after tot et tanta discrimina rerum. The ladies must have had a severe trial your Mother is so much in the habit...
5057From Thomas Jefferson to Charles Jared Ingersoll, 16 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for the pamphlet you were so kind as to send me by mr Harris, which I have read with great satisfaction. the views of government which it presents are sound, and well worthy the consideration of those who conduct it. but governments never improve otherwise than by revolution. While I acknolege I am far, very far, from being able to write answers of acknowledgement for the many...
5058To Thomas Jefferson from Jared Mansfield, 16 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The late D r Cutbush Prof r of Chemistry &c. at this Academy, a little before his death, had completed a Work on Pyrotechny, & was preparing to have it published by subscription. the business was suspended in consequence of his subsequent condition. His Widow, who has now the entire copy in her hands, is desirous that, if possible, the work should be published according to his intentions, &...
5059To Thomas Jefferson from John Moody, 16 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I had intended going Down to Little york on purpose to have the pleasure of Seeing the General But was Disappointd in the arangements for the purpose and have Declined that under the pleasing, Hope of having it in my Power of Paying a Visit at Monticello as Report tells me he is Expected with you Shortly, Therefore I have to Request the kind favour of you to Drop me a Line informing me, when...
5060To Thomas Jefferson from Dr. New, 16 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Doct: New U.S. Navy son of Col o Anthony New, desires to pay his respects to M r Jefferson—he is accompanied by three gentlemen from the Gulf of Mexico, who solicit the like honor MoSHi : Thomas Jefferson Collection (formerly Bixby).
5061From Thomas Jefferson to Nicholas B. Pryor, 16 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 1 st inst. is recieved. if your tin covering has failed, it must have been from unskilfulness. perhaps it has been put on in whole sheets, or plain like shingles, which will not do. altho the opern is so simple that any person of common sense may learn it in 3. hours as well as 3. years, it would take sheets of writing to give all it’s details and might still be defective...
5062From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas G. Watkins, 16 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved in due time your letter from Lexington—where it mentioned you had been for some weeks, and should still be for some time attending a lawsuit. the uncertainty when it might find you prevented an acknolegement at the time. that of Sep. 27. now lets us know you are at Jonesborough. that you should have met with enemies and backbiters is the lot of all men, and of talents especially....
5063To James Madison from John D. Hunter, 15 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
I was in Virginia during the latter part of the summer; I had such engagements that I could not call on you. I had business through Richmond; and left Orange County to the left hand. I regretted not to call to see you. My publisher in this country treated me with much injury. I directed a number of names of persons to whom copies of my book were to be sent. I was gone to Europe and did not...
5064To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 15 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
I wished to have communicated to you my letter to Gilmer before I sent it off. But the danger of it’s not getting there before his departure induced me to dispatch it by mail for the packet from N. York, as soon as written. My rough draught being illegible, I have taken time to make a legible copy, now inclosed for your perusal. I think there is nothing in it which does not accord with the...
5065From Thomas Jefferson to Edward Everett, 15 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have yet to thank you for your Q.C.N. oration delivered in presence of Gen l La Fayette. it is all excellent, much of it sublimely so, well worthy of it’s author and his subject, of whom we may truly say, as was said of Germanicus, ‘ fruitur famâ sui .’ Your letter of Sep. 10. gave me the first information that mine to Maj r Cartwright had got into the newspapers; and the first notice indeed...
5066From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 15 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I wished to have communicated to you my letter to Gilmer before I sent it off. but the danger of it’s not getting there before his departure induced me to dispatch it by mail for the packet from N. York, as soon as written. my rough draught being illegible, I have taken time to make a legible copy, now inclosed for your perusal. I think there is nothing in it which does not accord with the...
5067To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 14 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It is very lucky that Gilmer was so soon able to relieve us from the alarm he had excited. He does not say whether his Mathematician is an Astronomer also; or does he look for one in a professor of Nat: Philo y ? If so, his remaining task will be greater than might be wished. His good spirits however authorize ours. CSmH : Emmet Collection.
5068To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 14 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much esteem d of the 9 th and 10 th inst s have been rec d —I have deliv d to Mr. Scott the letter you enclosed to his address, & will take pleasure in delivering, in person, to Gen l La-Fayette, the letter you enclose for him.—I leave here in the morning’s stage, to meet him at Mount Vernon in Alexd a , & conduct him to York, as the first Aid-deCamp of the Governor of V a , and in all...
5069To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Ritchie, 14 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
May I once more encroach upon your kindness, by asking a transmission, as soon as convenient, of the University Report?—You sent it, last Year, to the Governor—from whom I recived it, for the purpose of printing it for the Use of the Legislature. The same course may now be adopted.—The act of 1822–3 on the subject of laying the public Document’s upon the table of the House on the 1 st day of...
5070From John Quincy Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 13 October 1824 (Adams Papers)
In fulfilment of my promise on parting from you, I have the pleasure to inform you of our safe arrival here; my own health being good; and that of Mrs. Adams, I hope, improved by her excursion. Elizabeth Adams stopped, and remains for some days at Baltimore. I overtook General La Fayette at Philadelphia, and spent four days there, much in company with him. I met him again at Frenchtown, and...
5071From James Madison to Charles J. Ingersoll, 13 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison has recd. with pleasure the “Communication of Mr. I. to the American Philos: Society,” for which he can not return his thanks without alluding to the happy choice of topics for the occasion, and the very interesting sketches to which they led. Draft ( DLC ). Charles J. Ingersoll, A Communication on the Improvement of Government: Read before the American Philosophical Society, at a...
5072To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Coolidge, 13 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have delayed to express the gratification wh. my visit to Monticello, (during the last Spring) gave me, until called upon to ask of you further kindness. During the fortnight which I passed so agreably in your family, the many valuable qualities of Miss Randolph made an impression upon me wh, at parting, I did not attempt to conceal:—I confessed to Mrs Randolph the interest her daughter had...
5073From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 13 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose you a volume to be bound with as much dispatch as good pressure will admit. do it in red marocco with gilt leaves, and 2. or 3. leaves of good writing paper at the beginning and end blank which will admit writing on. Send it throug the mail as soon as ready. I have a good many volumes ready for you which only await a safe conveyance. I salute you with esteem and respect. P.S. letter...
5074From Thomas Jefferson to Richard Rush, 13 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I must again beg the protection of your cover for a letter to mr Gilmer, altho’ a little doubtful whether he may not have left you. You will have seen by our papers the delirium into which our citizens are thrown by a visit from Gen l La Fayette. he is making a triumphal progress thro’ the states, from town to town with acclamations of welcome, such as no crowned head ever recieved. it will...
5075To James Madison from John Adams and Others, 12 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
By a resolution of the Citizens of Richmond we are authorised to make arrangements for the reception of General La Fayette “in such manner, as may best comport with his convenience and testify the veneration of the Citizens for his character, their sense of his Services and their affection for his person.” It will certainly be highly gratifying as well to the General as to our fellow Citizens...
5076To Thomas Jefferson from John Adams, 12 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
By a resolution of the Citizens of Richmond we are authorised to make arrangement s for the reception of General La Fayette “in such manner, as may best comport with his convenience and testify the veneration of the Citizens for his character, their sense of his services and their affection for his person.” It will certainly be highly gartifying as well to the General as to our fellow Citizens...
5077From Thomas Jefferson to Francis Walker Gilmer, 12 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have written to you but once since you left us, which was on the 5 th of June, and have duly recieved yours of June 6. 21. July 7. 20. Aug. 13. and 27. in that of July 20. you mentioned the possibility that you might be detained longer than we had expected, perhaps to Dec. or January, and wished a remittance of 6. or 700. D. for expences if lengthened, as possibly might be. this with your...
5078From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Samuel L. Southard, 11 October 1824 (Adams Papers)
Mrs. Adams requests the pleasure of Mr. Southard’s company on Thursday Eveng at 1/2 past seven o clock to meet Genl La Fayette— NjP : Samuel L. Southard Papers.
5079To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 11 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
The reciept of the inclosed letter did not give me more pleasure than I feel in communicating it to you. It has dispelled the gloom which that from Edinbg. had produced, and gives me hopes that all will end well. With a good Professor of Modern languages assured, a good one of antt. languages in view, a prime Mathematician engaged, we want really nothing essential but an able Natl....
5080From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 11 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The reciept of the inclosed letter did not give me more pleasure than I feel in communicating it to you. it dispelled the gloom which that from Edinbg had produced and gives me hopes that all will end well. with a good Professor of mod. lang. assured, a good one of ant t languages in view, a prime Mathematician engaged we want really nothing essential but an able Nat. Phil. and that he cannot...
5081To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I hand herewith a/c sales the last five Hhds: of Tobacco, rec d from Lynchburg, on your a/c, which were the most indifferent part of the crop— The 12 Boxes of Tin you ordered, were for d on Saturday last, to care J. & Raphael at Charlottesville— M r Ro: G. Scott, chairman of the committee of arrangements at York Town, tells me he has rec d no reply from you, to the invitation he sent you, a...
5082To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales of Five Hhds Tobacco by Bernard Peyton 1824 Rich d for ℀ Thomas Jefferson rsq: 9 Octo: To Sundry persons for Cash Viz:— Refused. T.J. ╳ 21–1460 1310 nett to D. W. & C. Warwick at $2.05 $26.85
In all the hurry and confusion which attended our journey it was impossible for me to write you even a few lines to let you know how we were— Elizabeth has no doubt given you all an elaborate account of all the fine things we saw in Philadelphia into which I was so unexpectedly drgged dragged. It was a splendid show and I whirled amid the glittering confusion until my brain was almost turned....
5084To James Madison from John Henshaw, 10 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
Your man Jesse has applid very presingly to me to purchase him in order that he may go with his wife and says you are willing to take three hundred dollars for him. If his statement as to the price be correct I must take him and send him to my son James for realy I am unable to withstand his solicitations. This address is at Jesse request and should he be mistaken in the price or has applid to...
5085To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Moore Carter, 10 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In your character of Rector of the University of Virginia, I beg leave to transmit to you the inclosed catalogue, of books which I entreat that that Institution will do me the honor to accept, as a trifling testimonial of the devotion which I cherish, for my native Country, and her Interests—. In making so small a contribution towards an object so highly endowed, by the ardour, and feeling,...
5086To Thomas Jefferson from Horace Holley, 10 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the pleasure to be at your house a few weeks since, you expressed a desire to have another copy of the Report of our Commissioners upon a System of Common Schools. Agreeably to my promise at that time, I now send you the pamphlet. I trust, that I may be permitted to use the occasion to testify to you the very high respect, which I entertain for your persevering labours in the cause...
5087From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 9 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
Yours of the 6th. inclosing the letter of Mr. Gilmer did not reach me till last evening. The foreign prospect for the University is very gloomy, and the domestic far from bright. We must not however despond. What occurs to me as best on the occasion is that Mr. Gilmer proceed to exhaust the experiment in G. Britain; and if necessary then to extend it to Ireland. On the question how long he...
5088To James Madison from Joseph Wheaton, [9 October 1824] (Madison Papers)
By the above you will See I am making an humble effort to get into the Sun Shine of the House of Representatives a Situation I was dr[i]ven from by the intreagues & false representations of Gideon Granger opperating on certain minds. Will you have the goodness to afford me your influence with your friend Mr. Barber. I am very poor, and it is not an error to say by the injustice of the 3d...
5089From Thomas Jefferson to Edmund Bacon, 9 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d in the last month your letter of Aug. 22. and begin it’s answer by remitting the balance of what I owe you. this should have been sooner done, but we have been unusually late in getting our produce to market this year. the balance which the order on mr Terril left me on the 1 st of Sep. 23. still in your debt was 22. D 36 and calculating back interest, and forward from that date, to...
5090From Thomas Jefferson to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 9 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved, my dear friend and General, your letter of the 1 st from Philada, giving us the welcome assurance that you will visit the neighborhood which, during the march of our enemy near it, was covered by your shield from his robberies and ravages. in passing the line of your former march you will experience pleasing recollections of the good you have done. my neighbors too of our...
5091To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 9 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 6 th inclosing the letter of M r Gilmer did not reach me till la st evening. The foreign prospect for the University is very gloomy, and the domestic far from bright. We must not however despond. What occurs to me as best on the occasion, is that M r Gilmer pro to exhaust the experiment in G.B. and if necessary then extend it to Ireland. On the ques tion how long he should be...
5092From Thomas Jefferson to Robert G Scott, 9 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved on the 2 d inst. your favor of Sep. 27. conveying to me the obliging invitation of the Volunteer companies of the state to meet them and their distinguished guest Gen l La Fayette at York on the 19 th inst. no person rejoices more than I do at the effusions of gratitude with which our f.c. in all parts are recieving this their antient and virtuous friend and benefactor, nor can any...
5093From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Appleton, 8 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter to you was of May 17, since which I have recieved your’s of Apr. 1. May 1. and June 10. I had desired my correspondent in Richmond, Col o Bernard Peyton to procure a bill of excha. on London which will nett there 500.D. clear of exchange payable to mr Sam l Williams on your account to whom I have written to remit the same to you. I just now recieve his information that is done,...
5094To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Appleton, 8 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My last letter, was in date of the 28 th of July, by the Brig Pedlar for N. York, and in reply to your’s of the 18 th of may.—In the course of the next month, I hope will be compleated, all the marble-works you then order’d, as will, likewise, the bases, though Raggi, from the fracture of the clavicale, has been, and is still, of little use.—The capitels progress fully to my satisfaction, and...
5095To Thomas Jefferson from John Hartwell Cocke, 8 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
You will receive herein sixty dollars which I understood you to say was the price asked for the Polyglot Bible, offerd to the University. Be so good as to order it, as my donation.— CSmH : Jefferson File.
5096To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Rush, 8 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I received from Mr Gilmer, on the eve of his embarhation from Cowes, the enclosed letter, with a request that I would forward it to you. I am detained here contrary to my expectation until the spring, having written for my recall last year. Permit me hence to say, that if when Mr Gilmer shall have got back to you, it should be found that any thing has escaped his activity and zeal regarding...
5097From James Madison to the Agricultural Society of Albemarle, 7 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
Having fully experienced the obstacles to my attendance at the meetings of the Society, and aware that every day must render it less in my power, I yield to a sense of duty in resigning the presiding office conferred on me which another would fill with more advantage in every respect. I beg the Society to be assured that in taking this step, I retain without diminution my confidence in the...
5098To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 7 October 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the (no date) has been duly rec d & the 12 Boxes Tin ord d , shall go by first Waggon, to Charlottesville, care J. & Raphael— A M r Withers of Fdksb g , has drawn on me for $10, for the Edinburg Review furnished you, which I have declined to pay, until I hear from you, by what authority he has so drawn. Fifty Barrels more your Flour has been rec d today, which makes 100 this...
5099From James Madison to Peter Minor, 6 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
I ask the favor of you to deliver to the Agricultural Socy. the inclosed letter of resignation, & to accept my respects & good wishes. Draft ( DLC ). JM to the Agricultural Society of Albemarle, 7 Oct. 1824. The letter was read at the 11 Oct. 1824 meeting of the society (True, “Minute Book of the Albemarle Agricultural Society,” printed in Annual Report of the American Historical Association...
5100From James Madison to Robert G. Scott, 6 October 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter of Sepr. 27th. inviting me in behalf of the Volunteers of the State, to join them and other Citizens at Yorktown on the 19th. instant, in celebrating the event of which that is the anniversary, and in expressing the gratitude & affection due to Genl. Lafayette, whose presence with all the recollections awakened by it must give to the occasion a peculiar interest....