Your two Cousins and John having left me at home and gone to pass the evening at Mrs. J Monro’s I shall devote some time to you by way of amusing myself and to find occupation as neither reading or writing are at present suited to my sight being almost blind— I really do not wonder you should have suffered uneasiness at hearing the poor child cough as I know nothing more distressing than the...
6252To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 13 November 1823 (Adams Papers)
Once more I must give you my cordial thanks for this proof of your remembrance—not, that I suspected it—but I did not expect so soon an answer. Every one, which I receive every letter of myself—I consider—nearly unwillingly—that it may be the last of our correspondence—continued now since more than forty years—during which—whatever Station you fulfilled—I was allways honoured with your kind...
6253From James Madison to Richard Rush, 13 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of Sepr 10. with a Copy of the printed documents on the subject of the slave trade. The mask of humane professions covering an indifference in some & a repugnance in others to its effectual abolition, is as obvious as it is disgusting. G. B. alone, whatever may be her motives, seems to have the object really at heart. It is curious at the same time to observe her...
6254From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Carrington Cabell, 13 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d with real regret your’s of Oct. 27. the necessity of looking out for a substitute obliged me to act immediately. I consulted mr Madison, but it is of great importance to see you. pray therefore call on me as you go down. affectionate salutations ViU .
6255From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Beale Ewell, 13 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns his thanks to D r Ewell for the copy of his eloquent oration of the 4 th of July last, which he has been so kind as to send him. he recognises in it the true spirit of 76. and rejoices always to see the ardor of those days still fostered in the bosoms of his f. c. and with his thanks he prays D r . E. to accept the assur es of his constant attamts and best wishes for his...
6256From Thomas Jefferson to Bayard & Co. LeRoy, 13 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved a letter from Mess rs N. & J. Van Staphorst (if I rightly read the initials of their signature) informing me that their connections in business with you are discontinued, and their agency transferred to mr Gul. Ludlow. I had assured you that I would pay you the balance I owe them in the months of May & June next, and so most certainly I should have done; but in their letter...
6257From Thomas Jefferson to Gulian Ludlow, 13 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Mess rs N. & J. Vanstaphorst (if I rightly read the initials of their signature) by a lre dated Amstdm Sep.8. inform me that their agency in this country is transferred from Mess rs Leroy & Bayard to yourself, and authorise me to pay to you the balance remaining due them from me . I had assured mess rs Leroy & B. that this balance should be paid in the ensuing months of May and June and I...
6258From Thomas Jefferson to Jacob Van Staphorst, 13 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly rec d your favor of Sep. 8, informing me that your connections of business with mess rs Leroy & Bayard of N.Y. are discontinued, and that your agency in this country , is now transferred to M r Gul Ludlow of the same place, to which notice I shall pay due attention in the payments I have still to make on your account. I am truly sensible of the kindness with which your house his...
6259From Thomas Jefferson to James Pleasants, 12 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
At the time that the Bursar of the University recieved the sum of 40,000. D. the first part of the last loan of the Literary board to the University, the Proctor had estimated that that sum would be sufficient for all purposes until the end of the year. if falls short however, and there is now a pressing call on him for a sum of 4000. D. which he has not funds to answer. it is of great...
6260To John Adams from François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 11 November 1823 (Adams Papers)
Althoug it was not in my power to assist, under your roof, at the celebration of your 88th anniversary, yet I cannot deny my Self the enjoyment of congratulating you and your respected family with this event. It is my ardent wish and fervent prayer, that it may please our All-good God to pour out you and your Family his choicest blessings during the continuance of your residence here, So that...
6261From James Madison to George Graham, 11 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 4th. on the subject of the balance in your hands after paying the interest of the first instalment of my debt to the bank. It will be most convenient at present to give an order for it, viz. $214.47. to Cuddin Davis who will probably be in Washington very shortly. Excuse the trouble which my overremittance has occasioned you, and accept with my thanks my respects...
6262From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 11 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours of the 6th. My preference of F. Gilmer for the law professorship, to any other name brought into view, has not changed; & I know of no one better suited for the mission now declined by Mr. Cabell. It will be well I think to hold out, in the first instance at least, not more than $1500 for the Salary, as the reduction of the number of professors from 10 to 7. may not be...
6263To Thomas Jefferson from Theodorus Bailey, 11 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
In my letter of the 25 th of October, I informed you that M r Raggi had, at your request, redelivered your letter addressed to M r Appleton to me, and at the same time stated that he expected to take passage in the Adams, G. G. & S. Howland owners, for Marseilles—I have this moment received information that the Adams sailed on her Voyage this morning, and that M r Raggi still remains in Town....
6264To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 11 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have rec d yours of the 6 th My preference of F Gilmer for the law professorship, to any other name brought into view, has not changed; & I know of no one better suited for the mission now declined by M r Cabell. It will be well I think to hold out, in the first instance at least, not more than $1500 for the Salary, as the reduction of the number of professors from 10 to 7. may not be...
6265From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 10 November 1823 (Adams Papers)
Your last letter was brought to me from the Post office when at breakfast with my family. I bade one of the misses open the budget, she reported a letter from Mr. Jefferson and two or three newspapers. A letter from Mr. Jefferson says I, I know what the substance is before I open it; There is no secrets between Mr. Jefferson and me, And I cannot read it, therefore you may open and read it—When...
6266To James Madison from Thomas J. Johnston, 10 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
An Obscure individual & in the interiour of our widely extended empire, presumes upon your indulgence & upon your goodness, in soliciting your advice & the aid of your opinion in the direction of his legal studies & political inquiries. The request is made with deference & not without a good deal of reluctance; but as the course of legal study which has been recommended to him by some of his...
6267To Thomas Jefferson from John Adams, 10 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your last letter was brought to me from the Post office when at breakfast with my family. I bade one of the misses open the budget, she reported a letter from M r Jefferson and two or three newspapers. A letter from M r Jefferson says I. I know what the substance is before I open it; There is no secrets between M r Jefferson and me, and I cannot read it, therefore you may open and read it—when...
6268To Thomas Jefferson from Giacomo Raggi, 10 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not written in answer to your last letter because I had nothing definite to relate. But at present I can inform you that I have permission to go in the Cyane, Capt Creighton, to Gibraltar, where I can easily obtain a passage to Livourne. By this arrangement I shall soon be in Italy & your business shall be transacted with fidelity & dispatch. I pray you not to feel the least anxiety,...
6269To Thomas Jefferson from William Cabell Rives, 10 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of introducing to your acquaintance my brother Robert, who is one of the representatives of the county of Nelson in the next Legislature. He is on a visit to the University, to inspect the plan & condition of that noble establishment, & will be much gratified in the opportunity, which a personal interview will afford, of learning the views of it’s patron & founder.— MHi .
6270From Thomas Jefferson to James Pleasants, 9 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the requisitions of the law I now inclose for the President and Directors of the Library fund to be laid before the legislature at their ensuing session, the Report of the 6 th of October last, of the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia, embracing a full account of the disbursements, the funds on hand, and a general statement of the condition, of the sd...
6271From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Ritchie, 9 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Oct. 29. was duly recieved. our Report was ready on the 6 th of Oct. except as to a single blank to be filled with the result of an account not then in hand, this was not rendered to me till the day before yesterday and I this day commit the whole to the mail under address to the Gov r as required by law. I hope you will always print our reports in 8 vo being most convenient for...
6272From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas G. Watkins, 9 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Oct. 16. has been duly recieved and I learn with pleasure that you had got on well so far on your road to Tennessee. I observe what you say on the subject of the appmt for which you propose to become a candidate with Congress. I have outlived all my acquaintance there and from that source can put but little into your scale, but on the weightier consideration of merit I can truly...
6273From James Madison to Charles J. Ingersoll, 8 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I thank you as a friend for the printed copy of your Discourse kindly sent me; and I thank you still more as a Citizen for such an offering to the free Institutions of our Country. In testing the Tree of liberty by its fruits, you have shewn how precious it ought to be held by those who enjoy the blessing. I wish the Discourse could be translated & circulated wherever the blessing is not...
6274From John Adams to Caleb Stark, Jr., 7 November 1823 (Adams Papers)
The very great despatch with which you have answered my last not only proves to me that you are desirous of continuing the correspondence of which that letter was the commencement on my part, but requires immediate thanks & accordingly to show you that I shall not be backward in furthering its continuance I hasten to answer you although your letter was but last night recieved & although this...
6275To James Madison from Thomas Ewell, 7 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I take the liberty of enclosing to President Madison a Copy of an oration the sentiments of which I hope will please him. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Thomas Ewell, An Oration, Delivered on the Fourth of July Last, at the Court House of Prince William County, Virginia (Washington, 1823).
6276To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Beale Ewell, 7 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose to the venerable & almost adored Patron of my youth the Copy of an oration the sentiments of which I hope he will be pleased with MHi .
6277From James Madison to G. F. H. Crockett, 6 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I recd. your letter of Sepr. 24. some days ago. The printed address it refers to has but just come to hand. The subject which has employed your thoughts is one on which enlightened opinions are as yet much at variance. Nothing will probably reconcile them; but actual & fair experiments: and no where can such be made with less prejudice or less inconvenience than in the U.S. where the...
6278To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 6 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
The belief is so universal that the ensuing legislature will dispose in some way of the University debt, & liberate our funds, as that we ought to save what time we can by provisional preparations. We have all, I believe, agreed that an Agent to Gr. Britain will be necessary to procure Professors; & I have heretofore mentioned to you that mr. Cabell was disposed to undertake the business. But...
6279From Thomas Jefferson to Daniel Brent, 6 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I make my annual appeal to your kindness by requesting the favor of you to give a passage under your cover to our representative at Paris of the inclosed letters to M. de la Fayett & mr Warden. a safe passage is of more importance than a speedy one. I pray you to be assured of my just sense of your repeated kindnesses and of my friendly esteem and respect DLC .
6280From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 6 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
The belief is so universal that the ensuing legislature will dispose in some way of the University debt, & liberate our funds, as that we ought to save what time we can by provisional preparations. we have all, I believe, agreed that an Agent to Gr. Britain will be necessary to procure Professors; & I have heretofore mentioned to you that mr Cabell was disposed to undertake the business. but...
It was painful to hear that you had been so ill after arriving at Washington and astonishing that people tell you you have changed for the worse. This is not a thing to mortify you as you have been always superior to dependence upon mere looks but it has always struck me as a disagreeable and not infrequently an ill natured remark to tell people that they have changed for the worse. It is...
6282To James Madison from George Graham, 5 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of the 30th Ult. covering three hundred & forty five dollars was duly received, and I now enclose the acknowledgment of Mr. Smith for the Money. As it was not indispensably necessary that the interest should be now paid upon more than one of your Notes, and as Mr. Cutts suggested to me that it would be convenient for you to make a different appropriation of a part of the Money, I...
6283From Thomas Jefferson to Antoine Louis Claude Destutt de Tracy, 5 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot but have appeared remiss in my acknolmts of the several lres with which you have favored me, but the obstructions have been insuperable much sickness the accident of a broken arm, weakness of body and octogenary intertitude. no letters are more welcome to me than yours, and none should I answer more cordially were my powers now equal to it. you have labored for us too much and too...
6284Thomas Jefferson: Notes on The Elements of Ideology, ca. 5 Nov. 1823?, 5 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
1 st section of the A supplement to the elements of Ideology on our means of obtaining knolege A Syllabus or Analytical view of the ensuing work. II d Section of the elements of Ideology, or a Treatise on the Will & it’s effects. Introduction Chap. 1. on society and it’s economy 2. on Production or the formation of our riches. 3. on the measure of usefulness, that is, it’s value or price 4. on...
6285From James Madison to James Monroe, 4 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
In the hurry of acknowledging yours of Ocr. 17. recd. at the last moment of the opportunity for the post office, I did not advert to the passage relating to enquiries to be made of Genl. Jackson. I hope you have not delayed your intended letter to him on that account. I should suppose it might be quite proper to ask from him copies of the documents appointing him Brigadier or Majr. General by...
6286From Thomas Jefferson to Marie-Joseph-Paul-Yves-Roch-Gilbert du Motier, marquis de Lafayette, 4 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Two dislocated wrists and crippled fingers have rendered writing so slow and laborious as to oblige me to withdraw from nearly all correspondence. not however from yours, while I can make a stroke with a pen. we have gone thro’ too many trying scenes together to forget the sympathies and affections they nourished. your trials have indeed been long and severe. when they will end is yet unknown,...
6287From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 3 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. yours without date but postmarked Ocr. 27. I thank you for your kindness in dispensing with answers to your favors. Occupations & attentions belonging to my situation will probably oblige me to avail myself much of this privilege. I am very sensible also of your great kindness in what you say of a malignant attack on me. Why I should be made a target for poisoned arrows now, I can...
6288To James Madison from Frederick W. Hatch, 3 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I fear that yourself or Mrs Madison have sufferd a disappointment by a long cold ride to O: Ct: He: with a view to the contemplated service of yesterday. I was detain’d here on Saturday by sickness & on Sunday Morng found myself too unwell for too long a ride. My health is now better & I have no doubt I shall be able to attend at the Ct: He: next sunday for wh I have made arrangements. With...
6289From John Adams to John Adams, 2 November 1823 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for two letters written at two notable periods of your life one at the happy meeting of your family at Providence and New York, the other at Washington all in health written with the vivacity, and spirit for which you are so remarkable. They gave me and the whole family a great deal of pleasure and excite an appetite for your account of the first part of your journey. We have...
Having just dismissed my visitors Mr. Jackson and Mr McTavish I hasten to write you in answer to your long expected and long wished Letter which reached me yesterday— Your encreasing popularity is a thing as you observe calculated to excite vanity you must therefore be on your guard against the encroachment of so ignoble a passion for even men of superior understandings suffer it sometimes to...
6291From Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 2 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return the deeds and plats of the University lands recieved from you at different times, and also an inclusive plat of the whole 7. parcels bought at different times laid down as exactly as the lines of the several separate ones would admit. I mentioned to you hot long since an error which had crept into our practice which it is necessary to correct. it arose thus. the law establishing...
6292From John Jay to James Morris, 1 November 1823 (Jay Papers)
My Son William, on his Return this week from Sinsing, delivered to me the Letter from Mr. Waln and the notes relative to your Father, which he there recieved from you for that Purpose— I have perused these Papers, and return them herewith enclosed— To the notes I can make no material additions— There are two mistakes in them, which you will easily correct— 1 st —Your uncle Rich d . was not the...
6293From James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 1 November 1823 (Madison Papers)
I return the letter of the President. The correspondence from abroad has gone back to him as you desired. I have expressed to him my concurrence in the policy of meeting the advances of the B. Govt. having an eye to the forms of our Constitution in every step in the road to war. With the British power & navy combined with our own we have nothing to fear from the rest of the world: and in the...
6294To Thomas Jefferson from James Madison, 1 November 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the letter of the President. The correspondence from abroad has gone back to him as you desired. I have expressed to him my concurrence in the policy of meeting the advances of the B. Gov t having an eye to the forms of our Constitution in every step in the road to war—with the British power & navy combined with our own we have nothing to fear from the rest of the world: and in the...
6295From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, October 1823 (Adams Papers)
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6296To Thomas Jefferson from Horatio Turpin, October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed you by my Son Edward A Turpin, who on his way to Richmond will call at Monticello & I take the liberty of introducing him to his Kinsman M r Jefferson. He is a graduate of the Academical college of Transylvania University, of the last Session, and is intended for the profession of the Law, in the Study of Which he has been engaged under his Relation Jn o J. Crittenden of...
6297From John Quincy Adams to George Washington Adams, 31 October 1823 (Adams Papers)
I wish you to keep the enclosed Letter for my father, till the next time that you shall after receiving it, go out to Quincy to spend the Sunday with him—You will then after breakfast deliver it to himself in his Chamber, no other person being present; and tell him that I have requested you to read its contents to him, and afterwards, with his approbation, to burn the copy of Verses on his...
6298To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 31 October 1823 (Adams Papers)
I was desirous of offering you some token of my dutiful Affection, upon yesterday’s anniversary; and having as you know occasionally wasted an hour of leisure, upon the cultivation of Poetry I attempted the performance of my intention in verse—I soon found that the theme called for the Voice of a more favoured wooer of the Muse than I have ever been, or can ever hope to be—and after writing...
6299From James Madison to Richard Cutts, 31 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have this moment recd. your 2 letters the last inclosing the note now returned with my signature. I had previously written to Mr. G. Graham and inclosed him $345. the interest due on the whole debt on the 4th. next month. Be so good as to attend to this circumstance, as the interest is in the new note made payable on the postponed instalment from Novr. 22. to Novr. 23. I send this by a...
6300From James Madison to James Monroe, 31 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
I this moment only receive your letter of the 17th. Mine by this mail renders nothing more necessary in answer to it. I understand Mr. Crawford is so far recovered that he hopes to be on the road for Washington in a few days. His weakness I presume will make his journey very slow. Sending this with some other letters by an extra messenger who will hardly reach the P. Office in time I add only...