7471From John Adams to Henry Alexander Scammell Dearborn, 20 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
I pray you to accept my cordial thanks for the rich present of your Memoir, on the Commerce and Navigation of the Black Sea &ca. This work had been read to me throughout, three years ago, and I had long since purchased it if I had known where to find it. It is now the more acceptable to me as the it is a present from the Author. I know of no Monument that has ever yet been erected in America,...
7472From François Adriaan Van der Kemp to John Quincy Adams, 20 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
By the frendship, with which I was gratified and honoured by your Beloved Parents’—during the best part of my life, and which I yet continue to enjoy unabated—By the courtesy with which you obliged me—voluntarily, and by your Literary endowments I feel my Self Sufficiently justified, in Submitting to your examination sundry paper—although I know that your High Station, your more Serious...
7473From James Madison to Virgil Maxcy, 20 November 1822 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison presents his respects to Mr. Maxcy, with thanks for his pamphlet in defence of the Maryland Resolutions proposing grants of public land for the purposes of Education to the States which have not received them. Of the publication less can not be said than that it has taken a very able & interesting view of the question. RC ( NN ); draft ( DLC ). RC addressed and franked by JM to...
7474From Thomas Jefferson to William Annesley, 20 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly rec d the copy of your late pamphlet on shipbuilding, and your favor of the 11 th is now at hand requesting ‘my jdmt on it as a means of bringing it into early & gen l practice in the US.’ born & bred among the mountains, and scarcely knowing the head from the stern of a ship it would be great presumption in me to offer to my f.c. a jdmt on a subject on which they know that I must be so...
7475To Thomas Jefferson from Thomas Cooper, 20 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged to you for your letter. Our town here is crouded with Presbyterian parsons; they are a systematic and persevering sect, and while they have the address to cajole the people out of their money, their power will encrease. he who has any regard for the peace of himself & his family can venture to stem this tide of fanaticism? About 20 Years hence the prevailing sect among the...
7476To Thomas Jefferson from H. Cormlibe, 20 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
FLORAE CERERIQUE ET POMONAE S. LA SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE D’AGRICULTURE ET DE BOTANIQUE, ÉRIGÉE A GAND Votre nomination comme membre de cette Société, faite probablement à votre insçu, tient au congrès de Gand; ce titre n’astreint à aucun devoir de la part des membres; ce n’est qu’un fleuron de plus qu’a voulu Se donner la Société, en inscrivant au nombre des Sociétaires, un homme qui jouit tant de...
7477From Thomas Jefferson to T. Maxcy, 20 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your letter of the 8 th and with it a copy of your pamphlet on the Maryland resolutions. it is a subject admitting much to be said on both sides, and it is ably advocated in the tract you are so kind as to send me. the mode of execution you suggest will relieve weighty difficulties. With a body and mind in the wane of 80 years it is my duty as well as inclination to retire...
7478From Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 20 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
When I desired Col o Peyton to pay your account I had mislaid it & only recollected the last 21. vols. your letter of the 12 th instant brings to my mind the vols previously done. on your presenting this lre to Col o P. he will pay up for me what his former paim t wanted of 24.37 ½ the whole amount. accept my frdly salutns MHi .
7479From Thomas Jefferson to John Vaughan, 20 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my lre of Nov. 10. I have learnt that a new reguln has been adopted in the Navy deptmt, by which no person can recieve a Midshipman’s warrant unless they have been on some actual service at sea 6. mo. at least. it was further observed that a considble proportion of the applicants within that period become so disgusted with sea-service as to relinquish their intentions altogether, mr...
7480From Thomas Jefferson to Peter Maverick, 20 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly rec d your favor of the 12 th with the proof sheet of the plan of the University of Virga. you enquire whether the paper for those to be struck off is to be thick or thin? sized or unsized? as to the 1 st question the paper of the proof sheet which you sent me appears to me proper. the 2 d question sized or unsized? I am not able to answer, not knowing the nature & object of the...
7481From John Adams to Robert Waln, Jr., 19 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have received your obliging favour of the 15th. Instant. It relates to a Subject, dear to my memory and my heart. The Honble: Roger Sherman was one of the most cordial friends which I ever had in my life. Destitute of all literary and scientifick education but such as he acquired by his own exertions, he was one of the most sensible men in the World. The clearest head and the steadiest...
7482To Thomas Jefferson from William Radford, 19 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had some conversation with your grandson M r Thomas J Randolph, respecting the title to the land conveyed, to M r Yancey and myself, by you and M r Bankhead, and not understanding precisely how the title has been deduced, I have taken the liberty of writing to you upon the subject, for the purpose of obtaining from you such information, as may apprise us of the true state of our right—I...
7483To Thomas Jefferson from Francis Vacher, 19 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
An application made to me, to call upon the “U. S.” for a large Sum of Continental money, in the possession of the Applicant, as well as the benefit of others, induces me to address you, that I may receive that proper information, as a guide for its payment; I need not appeal to that saved Instrument, farther then to recall your memory to its resolns:—, its causes, and its effects; And now its...
7484To James Madison from John S. Skinner, 18 November 1822 (Madison Papers)
This conveyance will bear to you a beautiful & very perfect specimen of northern corn—exhibited at the late Agricultural exhibition at Brighton. I sincerely rejoice at your prospect of adding a Professorship of Agriculture to your university, as it will enlighten & dignify the most useful of all occupations. If I could be justified in so far trespassing on the leisure which you ought to be...
7485To Thomas Jefferson from Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 18 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In settling some business with M r Garrett to day I find (for the first time I have known it) $200— paid to M r Giacomo Raggi which is that am t more than he should have recieved—- In your statement (to M r Garrett) of M r Appletons acc t May 8 h 1822. You state it thus Proceeds of former remittance $1239 .00 to be paid to Giacomo Raggi 200
7486To John Adams from Robert Waln, Jr., 15 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
Having it in contemplation to prepare the Biography of Roger Sherman Esqr., one of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence, and having been informed by his relatives that you were intimately acquainted with his private & political character, I beg leave very respectfully to request, that you will give the weight of your authority to the opinion which has already been formed, in relation...
7487From John Adams to John Quincy Adams, 15 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
I received the letter you did me the honor to write me, on the 7th. of this month. Inclosing a copy of an additional return of the Census of Alabama in virtue of an act of Congress of the 7. of March 1822 / and salute you with the respect and affection / of your obid: & very humble Servant MHi : Adams Family Papers, Letterbooks.
7488To James Madison from Edwin C. Holland, 15 November 1822 (Madison Papers)
Under cover of this, I take the liberty of presenting to you a Pamphlet that I have recently published. It is upon a subject deeply interesting to us, in this section of the Union, more particularly from the excitement that now exists among us. The important public services that you have rendered to our common Country endear you to the affections of every American and to none more since[re]ly...
7489To Thomas Jefferson from Nicholas Johnson, 15 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of our Small acquaintance, I have taken the liberty of addressing thee on the subject of appointments By an act of congress, passed Last session, An additional Land office will be established with in this State, and of course a Register and Receiver, will be appointed to manage the same; I am told, that many applicants are already attached to the list, and that my friend Co l...
7490From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Harriet Welsh, 14 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
I enclose you a Letter for Miss Hinckley my dear Hariet which I am extremely happy to furnish and which I hope will be the means of procuring both pleasure and comfort to herself and her father during their residence in Paris.—As I am not in the habit of writing mere Letters of recommendation the one I now send is perhaps not in the usual elegant style of such Letters but if it answers the...
7491To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 14 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Sales 73 Barrels Superfine Flour by Bernard Peyton for a/c. M r Th: Jefferson.— 1822 Rich d 12 th Novemb r To Lewis Ludlam & C o In store at 60 Days 73 Barrels Superfine flour at $6.00 $438 .00 Charges To Cash paid freight 63 Blls: at 2/6 & branding 6¢. $26
7492From Thomas Jefferson to William Campbell Preston, 13 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
At the same time with your favor on the subject of the late Col o W m Campbell I recieved one from mr John Campbell of Richmond, and to him, as nearest at hand I addressed my answer. observing to him that writing was painful to me from a disabled wrist, I prayed him to consider the answer as intended for you as well as himself. I have since that however got it copied by another hand and...
7493To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 12 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
I take pleasure in introducing to your acquaintance the Revd. Mr Barber, who has been some years attached to the Catholic Seminary at this place and to the College at Georgetown, and is now going to reside at Claremont in New Hampshire. In passing through Boston he proposes to pay you a visit, from which I am persuaded you will derive equal satisfaction with him. I am, Dear Sir, your faithful...
7494To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 12 November 1822 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you some numbers of Hamilton—& hope, when you have given the subject a full and complete consideration, that you will agree that there is but one way to insure the prosperity & happiness of the Country, and that is by adopting the restrictive and protecting system which has elevated Great Britain to the towering height where she has stood for half a century, so far beyond what her...
7495To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Maverick, 12 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The order received last Summer by the hand of M r Coffee could not be completed earlier than this time on account of the prevailing sickness, which Caused me to remove from the city for several weeks, I now hasten to forward you an impression of it. The proof is not perfect, but could not get a better one without delaying, it 2 or 3 days longer hope the execution will prove satisfactory. You...
7496To Thomas Jefferson from Frederick A. Mayo, 12 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I delivered my Acount of $24.37 ½ into the hands of Capt Peyton, but he agreed only to pay me for the 21 Vols last forwarded, which is about $15, but not for the Vols previously forwarded to your honour bound in a similar manner, your Hono: will therefore pleas to instruct Capt Peyton MHi .
7497To Thomas Jefferson from William Short, 12 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my return from my Canada expedition I have had the very sincere & great Pleasure of recieving your kind & friendly letter of the 19 th ul to I cannot express to you all the gratification it afforded me to learn from you that your health was perfectly re-established. I still bear a grudge against those waters & that noble bath to which I was before so partial. They made the first serious...
7498From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 11 November 1822 (Adams Papers)
It is sometime since I have written you in consequence of indisposition I have therefore two of your Letters unanswered— It was scarcely possible for so great a belle as Miss A Quincy to take particular notice of a certain young gentleman without my hearing of it—publick rumour has many tongues and though you may not yet be a subject of sufficient importance to excite attention the young Lady...
7499To Thomas Jefferson from William Annesley, 11 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Instantly on the publication I forwarded to You by this favor of M r Rush (addressed to Commodore Porter) a Copy of my System of Naval Architecture. From its brevity, simplicity, and being occupied principally with facts, I hope for the favor of your perusal as it so far establishes your Observation on its first essay of its,, being plausible, and especially promising strength of...
7500To Thomas Jefferson from Bernard Peyton, 11 November 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with yours of the 6th: ul t & have this day purchased a dft: on Boston for $73.93. at a Precu er of 1 p r C t , & remitted it to Gen l Henry A. S. Dearborne, on your a/c, as directed, which places at your debit on this a/c $74.67—I also paid W m Barrett $750 on your a/c, as requested, on the 6th: Inst:, & hold his rec t for the same When your dft: for $220 Dollars, favor W. &...