6961To John Adams from William Rotch, 10 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
The Old Colony Memorial was lately put into my hands, I suppose with a view that I might see my doom portray’d by A Coffin in a letter to S Adams Esqr. in the year 1785, lately hunted up after laying quiet 37 years, and now carefully publish’d, not by the person to whom it was addressed, who no doubt saw no cause for it; but by order of my friend John Adams, with his directions to insert it...
6962From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 10 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
You will no doubt have been fretting again at my unusual silence but it has been occassioned by a very unfortunate accident which befel your brother on his return from Rockville where he had been to visit Johnson—He was thrown from his Horse and fractured his right just in the elbow joint which is likely to disable him for many months—Your father and myself went immediately to Montgomery where...
6963Thomas Jefferson to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 10 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I now return you your papers in the case of mr Coffee . I have maturely considered it them and send you the result in a letter to him left open for your perusal in order that there may be no discrepancies between your letter and mine. when perused be so good as to stick a wafer in it and commit it to the Post office. I confess that had I observed the agreem t he inclosed to me and which is...
6964Thomas Jefferson to William J. Coffee, 10 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday evening your favor of Mar. 31. acknoleging the rec t of the remittance of 100.D. for the ornaments of my Bedford house , and I am particularly happy that it was in hand at by the very day which you had originally requested . Your favor of Mar. 27. came to hand with that inclosed for mr Coffee
6965Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on William J. Coffee’s Agreement with University of Virginia, [ca. 10 April 1823] (Jefferson Papers)
In the agreem t signed by mr Brockenbrough and inclosed to me by mr Coffee , and again returned to him , under Pavilion N o 1. the words ‘lead to be paid for extra’ and under Pavilion N o 2. the words ‘the whips of lead to be pd for extra’ are expressly inserted in the body of the description Coffee 413. 34
6966Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Doric Ornamentation for University of Virginia Pavilions, [ca. 10 April 1823] (Jefferson Papers)
Doric rooms N o 2. 8 I. sq. we have not 5. 9. sq. Palladio 1. 16 we have not 6. 9 i sq. Dioclesian’s baths 9. 9 I. sq. Dioclesian baths 10. 8 I. sq.
6967To John Adams from William Rotch, 9 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
The Old Colony memorial was lately put into my hands with a view I suppose that I might see my doom portray’d by A Coffin, in a letter to J Adams Esqr. in the year 1785, lately hunted up after laying quiet Thirty-seven years, and now carefully publish’d; not by the person to whom it was addres’d, who no doubt saw no cause for it; but by order of my friend John Adams, with his directions to...
6968To James Madison from James Monroe, 9 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
I expected before this to have had the pleasure of seeing you on my way to Albemarle, but I have not be [ sic ] able to leave the city, as yet, tho’ I expect to do it, to morrow, on a short visit to Loudon, and after returning here to proceed on by your house, to mine in that quarter. The Secretary under the board, instituted under the convention with G. B. relating to the 1st art: of the...
6969To James Madison from Jedidiah Morse, 9 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
J Morse presents his respects to Mr Madison, & thanks him for his valuable answers to the questions sent to him, relative to the treatment &c. of Negroes. The information whh they contain shall be faithfully used, as requested. RC ( DLC ); draft ( ViU : Special Collections). RC docketed by JM . Draft written at the bottom of JM to Morse, 28 Mar. 1823 . JM to Jedidiah Morse, 28 Mar. 1823 .
6970Thomas Jefferson to James Brown (1780–1859), 8 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I communicated to the Visitors of the University , at their meeting yesterday your favor of the 24 th of March which was not rec d till the 31 st of that month . they were happy to infer from it a concurrent disposn in the literary
6971Enclosure: Contract between Arthur S. Brockenbrough and William J. Coffee, 18 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
$ Pav: 1— 12 Female heads size 10 ½ in: in Led $2. each 24. 83.8 Frize 6 in: wide Boy & Swag 36 cents p r foot 30. 24 54. 24 Pav: 2—
6972From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 7 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
Having forgotten to order Georges bed to be removed into my dressing room I now write to ask you to tell Antoine to have it prepared and all his paraphernalia placed within his reach—He is much better to day after having had a very bad night and a great encrease of fever in consequence of too great excitement during the day which the Doctor says must be carefully avoided for some time to come...
6973Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, [7 April 1823] (Madison Papers)
A meeting of the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia was held at the University on 7th: April 1823, at which were present Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, Chapman Johnson, George Loyall and Joseph C. Cabell. It was resolved that the Loan of sixty thousand dollars which the President and Directors of the Literary Fund were authorized by an Act of the last General Assembly to make to...
6974Arthur S. Brockenbrough to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 7 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to lay before you my contract with M r W m J Coffee for Composition & Leaden ornaments for the buildings, I do this because M r Coffee is dissatisfied and complains heavily of his bargain, and I am not willing to take upon myself the responsibiliy responsibility of advancing more than the contract calls for—he has sent on an acct amounting to $487.
6975Thomas Jefferson to John Laval, 7 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that Las Casas ’s book respecting Bonaparte in French must by this time have come to Philada I will ask the favor of you to send me a copy, and if of more than 1. vol. to let it them come by successive mails, with a note of the price which shall be promptly remitted. I salute you with esteem and respect
6976Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 7 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A meeting of the Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia was held at the University on 7 th April 1823 , at which were present Thomas Jefferson , James Madison , Chapman Johnson , George Loyall and Joseph C. Cabell
6977James Breckinridge to Thomas Jefferson, 6 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
My friends here have got me up as a candidate for the Assembly & insist that I shall meet them at the Superior Court tomorrow, which I consented to & therefore ask to be excused for failing to attend the board of visitors . I have taken the liberty of enclosing to you $100 which M r Charles Johnston gave to me a few days ago on account of his subscription to the Central College , which I...
6978Thomas Jefferson’s General View of the Finances of the University of Virginia, 6 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Apr. 6. 1823. a general view of the finances of the University mr Brockenbrough estimated the debts at 20 M .D. at the date of the last report, mr Dawson at 27,000. call them then 27,000 the resources to pay that are as follows. the arrears of subscription were then 18,343. D our Collector has called on almost every man, obtained his assumpsit verbal or written to pay out of his crop this...
6979From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 5 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
Mr Young the Bar keeper visits Washington to day and I write a few lines to say that though George is doing well the inflamation of the Arm subsides so slowly it will not be possible to flex it for some days and our stay here I fear will be considerably lengthened—You must not be anxious as he is doing well but makes too many efforts to help himself which makes me tremble for the arm in future...
6980Albemarle Library Society Catalogue of Books, 5 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
CATALOGUE OF BOOKS , Presented by the Committee appointed for that purpose, and received by the General Meeting of THE ALBEMARLE LIBRARY SOCIETY. Josephus’s Works, by Whiston 3 vols. 8vo Uncertainty of the Signs of Death 1 British Cicero 3 Herodotus, by Beloe 4 8vo
6981Thomas Jefferson to Abiel Holmes, 5 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 17 th ult. is just now recieved. it brings to my recollection our correspondence of 1806.7.8. I was then about 63. or 4. years of age, had still a good memory, a tolerable degree of energy and industry of body and mind, and great desire of being useful. now, at the age of 80, I have still indeed the will, but not the ability of usefulness. decay of memory, prostration of...
6982Thomas Jefferson to Robert Walsh, 5 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 18 has been duly recieved. I have had several applications, within a few years past, from different persons, to furnish them with materials for writing my life, and have uniformly declined it on the ground of the decay of my memory, the decline of the powers of body & mind, the heaviness of age, and the crippled state of both my hands, which renders writing the most painful...
6983From John Adams to Harrison Gray Otis, 4 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
Ridendo dicere verum quid vetat. Mr. Simon has given us a factitious sketch of the last years of the last Century, and the first years of the present—And why should not I add a few commentary’s, still ridendo, for I cannot review that tragicomico farce, grave as it was to me, without laughing—I was President a mere cipher, the Government was in the hands of an oligarchy consisting of a...
6984From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 3 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
Our poor George is so much better to day that we shall probably be able to get home sooner than I at first anticipated although I cannot fix the time as the arm is not yet in a state to curve. The inflamation has entirely subsided and the feverish symptoms are so much diminished that the Doctor says his case is more thriving than could possibly have been expected—We this morning changed his...
6985Thomas Jefferson to Lewis Brantz, 3 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 18. is recieved, as had been in due time that of Jan. 15. which I forwarded to Gov r Pleasants immediately with my own testimony of mr Haessler’s merit. I did not inform you of it having done what was requested and writing being very painful to me. I have repeated to the Governor on the present occasion my recommendation of mr Haessler , to whose worth I always willingly...
6986Thomas Jefferson to James Brown (1780–1859), 3 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknolege the receipt of your favor by the last mail of your favor of Mar. 24 . addressed to the Rector and Visitors of the University . that body will meet on Monday next the letter shall be laid before that body which will meet on Monday next , and their answer to it shall be communicated without delay. accept the assurance of my great esteem & respect. Dft ( DLC
6987Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to your standing request, I hand herewith, your quarterly ℀ to 1 st Instant, which will, I believe, be found correct— I thank you for your introduction of M r Dodge , who I am quite pleased with, & will endeavour to make some arrangement for a regular supply of his Wines, should the first importation meet with such a reception as to justify it, which I am persuaded it will, as well...
6988Thomas Jefferson to James Pleasants, 3 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Duty obliges me to forward to you such letters as the inclosed. I do it willingly on behalf of men of the merit of mr Haessler , but at the same time without any other view than that of enlarging the field of selection, and enabling you to chuse the best subject. I salute you with affectionate esteem and respect. RC ( Vi : RG 57, Applications for Position of Principal Engineer); addressed: “...
6989From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 2 April 1823 (Adams Papers)
Your father was amused by your last Letter and glad to learn that you were pleased with any part of your studies and thinks that your distate of Mathematics may decrease as you advance in your course—George is gone to Rockville to visit Johnson whose health is very indifferent in consequence he says of severe study and probably some other nameless causes—He has not been up since you saw him...
6990To James Madison from Hubbard Taylor, 2 April 1823 (Madison Papers)
Some months ago Judge Todd inquired of me for a Pamphlet, published by Jas. Smith of this State giving an acct. of his captivity with the Indians many years past, that he wanted it for you, having found one in the neighbourhood I got it, and have herewith inclosed, it by a safe & private hand, one or two pages (the last) is lost. I hope it is the one requested—never having heard of any other....
6991Trust Fund for Anna P. Cutts, [2 April 1823] (Madison Papers)
Whereas Dolley P. Madison the wife of James Madison of Orange County, Virginia, purchased at a public vendue of the furniture of Richard Cutts at the City of Washington, by her agent George Bomford, sundry articles of said furniture mentioned in the Bills or Schedules hereto annexed & signed by Tench Ringgold Marshal of the District of Columbia, and by P. Mauro, the said articles having been...
6992Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 April 1823 (first letter) (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor, Sir, to write you very fully, on the 17 th of October by Raggi , and in which, I explain’d the impediments thrown in the way, by jealousy and other unworthy passions, to retard the completion of the capitels.— they would have been sent in December, as I then assur’d you, but owing to the most boisterous winter, experienc’d probably in 50 years, the vessel which has now brought...
6993Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 April 1823 (second letter) (Jefferson Papers)
It was my intention, Sir, by this conveyance, to have written to the late Governor Miller of North Carolina , requesting the favor of you, to give it a safe course to him; but uncertain as I am, if he is even Still in existance, and not knowing the name of any other individual in the State , will you allow me, so far to trespass on your kindness towards me, as to relate to you, the motive of...
6994Thomas Jefferson’s List of Debts and Assets, 1 April 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Cr editors to be p d in 1823 principal remain g Int. to July 1. 23. annua l int. Rawlings James 84 .40
6995Thomas Jefferson’s Plan for Debt Repayment, [ca. 1 April 1823] (Jefferson Papers)
Albemarle Expences. Monticello Income Bedford D Store acc t includ g iron 800 400.B. flour 2400 store account. 400
6996From John Quincy Adams to John Adams, 31 March 1823 (Adams Papers)
Your Letter of the 15th. instt. which informed me of the part assigned to you at the next exhibition has given me great satisfaction; and I now indulge the hope that your performance of it, will be still more creditable to you than the assignment. The question will afford full scope for all your abilities, and as I believe the affirmative to be the right side, you will have no lack of argument...
6997From James Madison to Robert Mayo and William A. Bartow, 31 March 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. the copy of an Address in behalf of the Juvenile Library Company of Richmond which you have been pleased to forward to me. Knowledge of the useful kinds, is so conducive to individual & social happiness: and so essential to the form of govt. most friendly to both, that all the means of diffusing it have their merit. Among these means, libraries adapted to the early period of life,...
6998William J. Coffee to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
It would be proper for me to apologize for this Intrusion on your retirement was it not at the request of Col n Peyton who wishes me to advice you of the recept of One Hundered Dollars which I have placed to your Acnt. It came to hand this day the Col n took the most Prompt & Proper means to expedite Buisness, he obtained an order from One of the Banks in Richmond upon one of the Banks in this...
6999William W. Hening to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I sent you, to the care of M r Winn Mercht of Charlottesville , a few days past, two copies of the 10 th Vol of the Statutes at Large, for yourself, and the 9 th Vol. for the Univers i ty . — retaining the 10 th for the purpose of preserving uniformity in the binding. The three first volumes are now re-publishing in
7000Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 31 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to the request contained in yours of the — Inst:, have purchased for you Cruden ’s Concordance, at $9, and will forward it by the first Waggon, for charlottesville , to the care of M r Raphael — I send by this mail the last of the three Books formerly ordered , for your Grand sons, all of which hope will reach you safely— RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as...
7001From John Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 30 March 1823 (Adams Papers)
Your journal which has become a necessary of life to me has failed me for so a long a time but I must excuse it because it too severe a tax upon you & I hope & presume that George is too deeply absorbed in the studies of his profession to be able to spare time to copy your records. We are here in a newspaper flurry of flickerings for Govenor & they will associate your husband with Mr Otis as...
7002From John Adams to Harrison Gray Otis, 29 March 1823 (Adams Papers)
Voltaire at eighty, raved Tradgey; And I fear that you will think that I, at eighty seven and a half, am raving politicks and history. Be it so. but a regard to my own family and above all, to the sacred regard to the honour, the interest and duty of my Country, imperiously, demand of me that I should rave on—I must confess to allude to some former figures, when I was running the gantlet, and...
7003From John Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 29 March 1823 (Adams Papers)
I am much pleased with your letters, to your Parents and to your Sisters, as well as those to me, and I advice you to write as many as you can, but have a care not to write in too much haste, acquire a habit of care and attention not only to the beauty and distinctness and legibility of your hand writing but to the correctness of your Grammar, spelling and even punctuation by this habit, you...
7004Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 29 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
In answering a letter from mr Short I indulged myself in some off-hand speculations on the present lowering state of Europe , random enough to be sure; yet, on revising them, I thought I would hazard a copy to you, on the bare possibility that, out of them, you might, as we sometimes do from dreams, pick up some hint worth improving by your own reflection. at any rate the whole reverie will...
7005From John Adams to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 March 1823 (Adams Papers)
Since my last letter to you fate, or fortune as Jefferson says, has thrown into my hands two Volumes of amusing Travels, entitled a Journal of a Tour and residence in Great Britain by a Native of France; who it seems has resided a quarter of a Century in America, by the name of Simond.—in page 247. of the first Vol I read as follows.— “ Since 1801. The United States have had a philosophical...
7006From James Madison to Jedidiah Morse, 28 March 1823 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Docr. Morse with the annexed answers to the Queries accompanying his letter of the 14th. inst: as far as they were applicable to this State. The answers could not be conveniently extended as much as might perhaps be desired. Their brevity & inadequacy will be an apology for requesting that if any use should be made of them, it may be done without reference...
7007To James Madison from John Adlum, 28 March 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have taken the liberty of sending you a bottle of domestic wine which I call Tokay. It is made of a grape that I found some years since at Clarksburgh Montgomery County Maryland, at a Mrs. Scholls. It is one of the greatest bearers of any grape that I know of, and tolerable for the table. They are also very handsome, the bunches are of a good size and a beautiful black colour, covered with a...
7008Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 28 March 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
From your letter of prophecies I too have caught the spirit of prophecy: for who can withold looking into futurity, on events which are to change the face of the world, and the condition of man throughout it, without indulging himself in the effusions of the holy spirit of Delphos ? I may do it the more safely as, to my vaticinations, I always subjoin the Proviso ‘that nothing unexpected...
7009From John Adams to William Tudor, Jr., 27 March 1823 (Adams Papers)
Your favour of the 20th. is received, I have not Delaplaines Biography. I have no reverance for catch penny publications, or ephemeral Repository’s, This Gentleman has long been a Correspondent of mine, he has long solicited me to write my life but as it would take me eighty seven years, I have neither expectation, hope, or wish to live so long, And there-fore have never begun it, And never...
7010From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 27 March 1823 (Adams Papers)
The easy manner in which you appear to take your College studies is diverting to me I confess but notwithstanding all your boast’s I flatter myself I shall assist at your Commencement with as much pleasure as I anticipate at John’s—The effect that your brothers success has produced upon your fathers spirits is such as to produce the greatest emulation in his Children for he has recovered his...