5131To Thomas Jefferson from Judah Dobson, 29 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day handed to John Vaughan Esq. who has kindly undertaken to forward them, three vols. of the Memories de la Societé Royale d’Agriculture ,” together with three pamphlets, which were sent me from Paris by M. Michaux, with a request that they should be sent to you. MHi .
5132To Thomas Jefferson from David Hosack, 29 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
NEW-YORK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. You are respectfully informed, that at a meeting of the NEW-YORK HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, held on the 31st day of August 1824 you were elected an HONORARY MEMBER. N. H. Carter, Corrresponding Secretary. MHi .
5133From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 29 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed bill of lading informs me of the shipment from N.Y. of 2 parcels of books for me to your address, and I must pray you to remit to M r Jonathan Thompson Collector of that port 10.64 duty, fr t from Havre & other charges which he has paid on them for me. the books to be forwarded to Raphael by waggon. I owe Edmund Bacon of K y 33. D. which he wishes me to have lodged in som bk. of...
5134To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 29 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
You must know that in the year 1800 I took an active part in your election and left Philadelphia the 17 day of May for Baltimore at Annapolis I put into M r Greens paper a card that brought out G G Duwald to write essays that w hent through a great many papers in the U States and I consider that it was those essays of G.G Duwald made you the President of the US as I am growing in years I thin...
5135From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Williams, 29 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty as heretofore by instruction of mr J. Appleton Consul of the US. at Leghorn to remit to him thro’ your hands the sum of 500. D. for which sum Col o B. Peyton my correspdt at Richmond will forward you a bill of exchange with this letter praying you to remit the proceeds to mr Appleton. be pleased to accept the assurance of my great respect & esteem DLC : Papers of Thomas...
5136From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 28 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
The list of books you have made out will do very well as a nest Egg for the Library. May not the high prices of some of them have been occasioned by a scarcity since removed by Editions both better & cheaper. I know nothing of Fayette’s movements, but through the Newspapers, from which it appears that he cannot leave Philada. before the 1st. of October. It becomes questionable I think whether...
5137To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Campbell, 28 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Being personally quite unknown to you I have not ventured to make this application to so eminent a character without having consulted an American gentleman M r Gilmer who has the honour of being acquainted with you. and who encourages me to believe that you will not be unfavourably disposed towards my request— It is Sir that you would permit me a few months hence to give a young friend of mine...
5138From Francis Walker Gilmer to George Long, 28 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This covenant entered into at London, this 28 th day of September in the year 1824, between Francis W. Gilmer attorney in fact for the university of Virginia, of the one part, and George Long, of the other part Witnesseth that the said Gilmer attorney in fact as aforesaid, doth hereby appoint the said Long, a professor in the said university of Virginia, and covenants with the said Long that...
5139Francis Walker Gilmer: Contract with Robley Dunglison, 28 Sept. 1824, 28 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This covenant entered into on the 28 th day of September in the year 1824, at London, between Francis W. Gilmer attorney in fact for the university of Virginia of the one part, and Robley Dunglison of the other part, Witnesseth; that the said Gilmer attorney in fact for the Rector and visitors of the university of Virginia, doth hereby appoint the said Dunglison a professor in the said...
5140From Francis Walker Gilmer to Thomas Hewitt Key, 28 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
This covenant entered into sat London, on this 28th day of September in the year 1824, between Francis W. Gilmer attorney in fact for the university of Virginia of the one part, and Thomas Hewett Key of the other part, Witnesseth, that the said Gilmer attorney in fact for the rector & visitors of the university of Virginia doth hereby appoint the said Key a professor in the said university,...
5141To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 28 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The list of books you have made out will do very well as a nest Egg for the Library. May not the high prices of some of them have been occasioned by a scarcity since removed by Editions both better & cheaper. I know nothing of Fayette’s movements but through the newspapers from which it appears that he cannot leave Philad a before the 1 st of October. It becomes questionable I think whether he...
5142To John Adams from Robert G Scott, 27 September 1824 (Adams Papers)
On behalf of the Committee of arrangements lately assembled at York town, and by their direction; I have the honour to request the pleasure of your Company at that place on the 19th of October next: to unite with your fellow Citizens in celebrating the Surrender of York; and in testifying to General Lafayette the gratitude and affection, Virginia still feels for one of her oldest and ablest...
5143To James Madison from Robert G. Scott, 27 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
The Volunteer Companies of the State, intend Celebrating at York the 19th. day of October next, and have invited General La Fayette to that Village on that day. By the request and authority of a delegation from these Companies, I beg leave to solicit your Company, to unite with the Volunteers and Citizens of the State on that occasion in giving evidence of our gratitude, towards this...
5144To Thomas Jefferson from William H. Hening, 27 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
As the Small pox has made its appearances, in this city, and is now spreading on the James River Canal, it may in all. probability reach the county of Albemarle—. With to arrest its progress—I beg your a ce of the two in closed Vaccine crusts.—one of which I will thank you, to present to Con l Th s M. Randolph—If I can be of any service to the inhabitants of my native country, by so doing I...
5145To Thomas Jefferson from Robert G Scott, 27 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
By invitation from the Volunteer Companies of the state, General La Fayette will meet them and their fellow Citizens at york town on the 19 th day of October next, there to Commemorate the Signal Success of the Combined American and French Troops over the English forces at that Spot, and to manifest the gratefull rememberance in which the services of this friend to human liberty and rights are...
5146To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas G. Watkins, 27 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
In august ult. I wrote you a long letter from Lexington Kentucky informing of the complete triumph of the people there, over the partizens of an irresponsible Judiciary—Great exertions were making among the federalists and their connivants , to carry an electoral ticket for Jackson in opposition to the Clay ticket. It was not difficult, however, to discover, that Adams wou’d be prefered. I do...
5147From N. Brown to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 26 September 1824 (Adams Papers)
I intended before this time to have acknowledged the reciept of your kind letter It was extremely interesting to me No one could have a better idea of the pleasure afforded by a minute account of the situation of friends than yourself, who have been so much seperated from them persons who have never like you and and myself resided in foreign countries can form very little idea of how much the...
5148To Thomas Jefferson from Anonymous, 26 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
of my Respects Persented to you This Coms Calling on you for your in fermation in Regard who Shd Be our Next preacedent and vise precedent Crofort or g r Janson or addams as for galliton for vice present I think it is a pitty he was ever Namd with M r Crofort for in My Settion of Country The peapel dont a per to wont a furner and it is much more unplessent one that was in The in Surrecttion of...
5149To Thomas Jefferson from Dugald Stewart, 26 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to learn by a letter from M r Gilmer which I received yesterday, that he proposes to leave England the first of October. I had flattered myself with the hope, that he would take his departure from a Scotch Port, and that I should still be able to indemnify myself for the great disappointment I met with in not having the pleasure of seeing him while he was in my neighbourhood. As...
5150From George Washington Adams to Clerk of the Suffolk County Court of Common Pleas, 25 September 1824 (Adams Papers)
It being my intention to apply for permission to practise as an attorney in the Court of Common Pleas in Suffolk I have obtained the certificates which accompany this application, which are herewith respectfully submitted. MaBoHNE .
5151From James Madison to Moses Dawson, 25 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have just received your letter of the 3d. instant, accompanied by a Copy of the “Historical narrative &c &c” for which I return my thanks. I cannot doubt that the volume will be found valuable not only for the authentic view given of the public career of a *distinguished officer*; but for the historical Materials which it embodies in relation to an important portion of our Country during a...
5152From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Antrim, 25 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof, Joseph Antrim has been employed, as plaisterer, to do the whole plaistering of all the buildings of the University of Virginia, which he has executed with fidelity and a skill of the first order. he is moreover of perfectly correct habits and conduct, sober, industrious, faithful, and worthy of any degree of trust which may be reposed in him. Given under my hand this 25 th...
5153From Thomas Jefferson to Abia Thorn, 25 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer Abia Thorn, of Phila a bricklayer by trade has done much of the brickwork of the University of Virginia, and besides some of the other buildings, of the best workmanship himself and partner executed the walls of the principal edifice the Rotunda, than which I believe more beautiful and faithful work has never been done in any country. he is moreover sober, industrious perfectly...
5154From James Madison to John Pool, 24 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your letter of Aug. 30. Altho’ a stranger to me I readily give you credit for the good motives which suggested the request you make. It is proper for me however to reflect that under any circumstances I ought to be backward in interposing an opinion on a depending question, which agitates & divides a particular State in the manner you describe. In the present case a particular...
5155To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
I have got thro’ my catalogue except the Alphabet and send you the result. The inclosed table shews the number, size, and cost of the whole and it’s parts. 6860. vols will cost 24.076 D. or 3½ D. a vol. on an average of all sizes. If we get our 50. M D and also if 10.000 would do for apparatus, there would remain 16.000. to invest in stock. This would give us 1000 D. a year for ever which...
5156To Thomas Jefferson from Maria Hadfield Cosway, 24 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am come to visit My Native Country, & am Much delighted with every thing around it. The Arts have Made great progress, and M r Cosway’s Drawings have been Very Much admired, which induced me to place in the Gallery a very fine Portrait of his. I have found here an Opportunity of Sending this letter by Leghorn, which I had not at Milan - I wish much to hear from you, & how you go on with your...
5157To Thomas Jefferson from John Laval, 24 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
My Correspondent in London informed me, in June last, that Russell’s view of education & Baxter’s history of England were entirely out of print, and Girard’s plan of education could not be procured in any of the Bookstores. I was so much mortified with my want of success that I have delayed, from day to day, to impart to you this unfavorable answer. I ask your pardon for my neglect, but can...
5158From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 24 September 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I have got thro’ my catalogue except the Alphabet and send you the result. the inclosed table shews the number, size, and cost of the whole and it’s parts. 6860. vols will cost 24,076 D. or 3 1\2 D. a vol. on an average of all sizes. if we get our 50. M D and also if 10,000 would do for apparatus, these would remain 16,000. to invest in stock. this would give us 1000 D. a year for ever which...
5159From James Madison to David Hosack, 23 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
J.M. with his respects to Dr. H returns his thanks for the Inaugural Discourse before the N. Y. Horticultural Society, politely sent to him. The Discourse is not only recommended by the general information it contains, but derives particular value from the model for such Establishts. presented in the sketch for that of N. York. Draft ( DLC ). David Hosack, An Inaugural Discourse, Delivered...
5160To James Madison from David Gelston, 23 September 1824 (Madison Papers)
Your letter of the 11th. instant I have had the pleasure to receive, and feel my self very much obliged for the information it contains. Agreeably to your request, I called at the Custom house, and received the Collector’s account which is herewith enclosed. Wishing you every happiness, I am, very sincerely your friend, and obedient servant. RC ( DLC ).