6911Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 24 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A negociation with the Literary fund board on behalf of the University which I expected would have been closed by the reciept of their answer on the day I last wrote to you & drew on you is still unclosed, awaiting their answer . this has obliged me to put off my journey to Bedford till after our next court which I am obliged to attend. I mention this lest you should have occn to write to me....
6912Samuel Smith (of Maryland) to Thomas Jefferson, 24 [April] 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
All history tells us, that the minister who attempted to reduce the public burthens, by the dismissal of useless Officers; by the reductions reduction of pensions improperly granted; by the destruction of sinecure Offices; in fine by Reform however salutary, has been disgraced and a man with more liberal Ideas (as the Blood suckers term it) is brought in. Your Administration is an exception to...
6913Richard Rush to Thomas Jefferson, 23 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Blaetterman called upon me a few days ago, to make some inquiries relative to the University . I told him that I believed its operations had been suspended for a while, through some unfortunate causes, but that I was under a like belief that its prospects were again as good or better than ever. He asked me if I thought he might write to you on the subject, and if I would forward his...
6914Martin Van Buren to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 23 April 1823] (Jefferson Papers)
With the best respects of your friend & hble Servt. RC ( DLC: TJ Papers , 224:40006); subjoined to enclosure ; undated; at foot of text: “ Thomas Jefferson E”; endorsed by TJ as a letter of 23 Apr. 1823 from Walter Bowne in Albany received 6 May and so recorded in SJL . Martin Van Buren (1782–1862), president of the United States , 1837–41, was born in Kinderhook, New York
6915Enclosure: Resolutions of the Republican Members of the New York State Legislature, 23 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
ARGUS OFFICE, ALBANY , APRIL 23, 1823. AT a meeting of the Republican Members of both branches of the Legislature of the State of New-York , held at the Assembly Chamber in the city of Albany , on the 22d day of April, 1823 . The Hon. WALTER BOWNE , of the Senate, was called to the Chair, and JAMES MULLETT, J un . Esq. of the Assembly, appointed Secretary.
6916From John Adams to Alexander Bryan Johnson, 22 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
I admire your checks and bridles which you call maxims. To allude to Bolingbrokes figure, Man is a Noble Animal he is a bucephalus that requires an Alexander to ride him, And I believe he could not, without whip, spurs, and bridle. But of all the whips spurs and bridles, those of the Priests are the most detestable; and those of the Presbyterians are not much better, than those of the...
6917From John Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 22 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
Your favor of the 16th. is a reviving cordial in which I have languished for a fortnight—But I have to complain, that it is only two days, since I heard since I heard of George’s misfortune. I suppose it has been concealed in tenderness to me, but I wish to hear the worst of bad news from the begining. This tenderness for me has concealed many misfortunes which if they had been communicated to...
6918To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 22 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
Mr De Bresson, a Secretary to the French Legation at this place, and his Lady who is a daughter of Mr Thompson the Secretary of the Navy, are going upon a Short visit to Boston; occasioned by the approaching departure of our old acquaintance and relative of Mr de Valnais. Mr de Bresson is desirous upon this occasion of paying his respects personally to you, and I take great pleasure in...
6919From James Madison to Benjamin Bell, 22 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your letter of Mar: 22. I am very sorry that any difficulties shd. have arisen in the case of the land sold to you by Mrs. Willis & myself. All that I had learnt relating to it, had left me under the impression, that no interfering claims existed that could invalidate our conveyance: and I trust that such will be found to be the case. You will of course take the proper steps for...
6920Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 22 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Dinsmore consulted me yesterday on the entablature & of the Rotunda & of it’s windows. I have done so reviewed them , and find no reason to substitute any other than that of my original drawing for the main entablature, which was that of Palladio Book. 1. Pl. 26. taking the base however from his plate 23. that of Pl. 25. having too much work as well as that of the Pantheon. I have examined...