5751To John Adams from William D. Hills, 9 April 1824 (Adams Papers)
permit me, though a Stranger, to address, the honored, Servant, of the Lord, and the Rever’d, of a gratefull people, who, at this day, are in some measure sensible, of the appreciation, due to those, who offered up their lives, on the altar, of Liberty, and Independance. As the only Surviving Son, of an excellent Parent, Viz. Captain, Stephen Hills, of Revolutionary date, who, I am told, you...
5752To James Madison from Francis Walker Gilmer, 9 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
In the mission on which, you, and the other visitors have deputed me, I must of necessity rely a good deal on the representations of others abroad. It is of great importance therefore, that I should have the assistance of men of talent, learning, and integrity. Excuse me then for asking of you the favor to give me two letters, one to our Minister Mr. Rush, and the other to Sr. James...
5753To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
Circular Notwithstanding the reduction which was made in the rents proposed, it appears that that on the salaries will so much enlarge our surplus, that we may very safely engage 8. professors, and still have a surplus this year of 6000. D. and annually after of 5024 D. The opportunity of procuring the anatomical professor is so advantageous, that I propose to make the provisional instruction...
5754From Thomas Jefferson to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 9 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Notwithstanding the reduction which was made in the rents proposed, it appears that that on the salaries will so much enlarge our surplus, that we may very safely engage 8. professors, and still have a surplus this year of 6000.D. and annually after of 5024. D the opportunity of procuring the anatomical professor is so advantageous, that I propose to make the provisional instruction for his...
5755From Daniel A. Piper to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 9 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
articles of agreement between Daniel Piper and Frances his wife of the one part & Arthur S. Brockenbrough proctor of the university of virginia; witnesseth, that the said Daniel & francis his wife hath this day sold to the s d proctor of the university of virginia & his sucessor in office a certain piece of land lying on the three notched road opposite the s d university in the County of...
5756To John Adams from Horatio Gates Spafford, 8 April 1824 (Adams Papers)
Can I send thee a 3 dollar octavo volume of 620 pages, by mail, post-free? I have just published so good a thing that I very much want thee to see it. A Gazetteer & Geography of the State of New-York, the writing of which employed me, closely, for more than 2 years. As I have send all the freedom of remark that a Republican ought to do, aiming at truth, there are many things incidentally said...
5757To John Adams from John Taylor, 8 April 1824 (Adams Papers)
During a long illness, from which I am not yet recovered, the reveries which usually amuse sick people, visited me; and among them the idea of writing a farewell letter to you, presented itself so often, as to leave an impression, which I have not been able to subdue. In yielding to it, my free style will I hope be pardoned, in consideration of its being the last trouble I shall give you; and...
5758To James Madison from William Harris Crawford, 8 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
Recollecting the conversation I had with you in Sept. last, relative to the part which Mr. Rayneval acted in the negociations for peace between England & France, & the allies of the latter, including the U.S. of America, I send you enclosed the 6th volume of “Histoire de la Diplomatie Francaise,” which treats at large of the mission of Mr. Rayneval. If you have retained my note to your request...
5759To James Madison from George Johnson, 8 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
Being now making a shipment of Corn to Madeira, I am endeavouring to get orders for Wine to be received in return—to be delivered at Cost and charges, payable at some months after delivery—and having applied to my friends Messrs James & Philip P. Barbour, from yr section of the Country (both of whom have ordered a cask) the former of those Gentlemen advised me to address a letter to you, under...
5760To James Madison from Horatio Gates Spafford, 8 April 1824 (Madison Papers)
As I once spoke or wrote to thee concerning a Gazetteer & Geography of the State of Virginia, I am anxious to have thee see my Gaz. & Geog. of New York, just published. It is a 3 dollar volume, octavo, 620 pages, & I wait thy instructions how to send it. When thou hast examined it, I should very much like to know thy opinion of it, particularly as to the freedom I have used in speaking of many...