7701To James Madison from Robert H. Rose, 13 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor to receive your letter of the 26th Ultimo on wednesday. I write so soon to allay the apprehensions of your brother. The Securityship alluded to has entirely escaped the recollection of your Sister and myself. I have hopes that I have obtained the deposition of Mr John Hilliman of Knoxvill⟨e⟩ (as witness to the Bond) that will place the transaction in a proper point of view and...
7702Chiles Terrell to Thomas Jefferson, 13 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit you, a demonstration , of a Theory of due East and West lines, which was published in the Enquirer, on the 20 th of may 1815 , by myself, under the signature of, a Citizen of Richmond . I know, that it would be sufficient for you, to have only the proposition stated, as I at first gave it, to the public on the 25 th of February 1815 : But I confess, that I have the vanity...
7703Enclosure: Chiles Terrell’s Discussion of Due East and West Lines, [by 20 May 1815] (Jefferson Papers)
Boundary Lines. As we were the first to set the mathematicians by the ears, by giving place to a very brief and well written, though modest communication from “ A Citizen of Richmond ,” it gives us pleasure to afford that gentleman an opportunity of demonstrating; in a more explicit way, the correctness of his proposition. Editor To the Editor of the Enquirer The National Intelligencer of the...
7704Thomas Jefferson’s Transactions with James Leitch, 12 December 1821–12 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Leitch Daybook MS daybook of Charlottesville merchant James Leitch, 2 Mar. 1820–8 May 1823, ViCMRL, on deposit ViU, bound volume with ruled paper, in a clerk’s hand , p. 341, 12 Dec. 1821 : . 76. Thomas Jefferson ⅌ Order
7705From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 12 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
The day before yesterday after an anxious interval of two days without a line from you, brought me your Letter announcing your confinement to your chamber by the visit of that Saint far famed for the success of his Sermons to the fishes. I hope he has not taken offence at my partiality for the fisherman , and resolved to avenge my attachment to them upon you—If Dr Physick can give a final...
7706From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 12 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday passed without any material change—Mrs. Harrison called and Major Jackson and in the afternoon Mr. & Mrs. Walsh but I did not see them—They have just returned from Baltimore—Doctor Physick informed me that he hoped my brothers health would be firmly re-established in the course of a short time—I think it probable however he will operate once more— This morning I ventured down stairs...
7707Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 12 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
as time with me is short to do what is before me will You give me the order to the store for the Iron say 500 pounds which I expect will do. if it should not I can get more. Also the order in the store for thirty dollars to William Bacon for the wood. the waggon will be here this morning and I would like to give him the order on deliverry of the waggon. Also will You lend me the bedford cart...
7708Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1822 (1st letter) (Jefferson Papers)
In my arrangements of my moove I have considerd to make you a propersition respecting the money due to John Bacon . I have a waggon and several horses to buy and altho I should be Obliged to pay a much higher price than if I had cash to perchase with yet for your accomodation I expect I can procure those articles by giveing orders on you payable in as short a time as can be possoble for you to...
7709Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1822 (2d letter), with Jefferson’s Notes (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry to be under the necessaty of troubleing you so often especially when I no you are busiyly ingaged but such is my necessaty as to inforce me to be troublesome. Joe says by his haveing Davy that he can make the spikes for the dam and Iron the waggon in 10 or 12 days. if you can have it done I will let the man no that I will take it. he is Obliged to no this evening whither I want the...
7710Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 11 September 1822] (3d letter) (Jefferson Papers)
I think that Davy could be spaired to smite for Joe in one hour Joe can make as many spikes as would be surfishent to nail on the faceing of the dam of three or four days length which the hands can put down & fill with rock. in that way I should think the Job I want done could be done but certainly you no best what soots you.— my arrangements has been indeavouring through the benefits of the...
7711William Griffin to Thomas Jefferson, 11 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Worthy S r for these two Reasons I at was to wit I was lately at the agency in the Chicksaw Nation & as M r R. C. Nic h ols knew I was about Erecting or trying so to Do an Establishment in that Nation he ask d Me if I ever had Read the acts of Congress Concerning of Any ones A Comeing into any of the Indian Nations for any persons who had it under Contemplation of comeing in or Haveing any...
7712Philip P. Barbour to Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to introduce to your acquaintance, M r John Fray , & William Wright of Madison , who have some idea of renting your mill . I am acquainted with them both; I consider them gentlemen of great respectability of character, and of entire sufficiency, to meet any engagement which they may make in relation to the renting of the property. RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 11 Oct. 1822...
7713Peter Derieux to Thomas Jefferson, 10 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Il n’y a que la crainte de vous importuner qui m’a privé depuis tant d’années de vous presenter Les nouvelles assurances de mon respect, et celle des sentiments de ma reconnaissance pour vos anciennes bontés, et J’ose esperer que vous voudrés bien me pardonner la liberté que j’en prends aujourdhui, en consideration de L’occasion qui y donne lieu. Mon plus Jeune fils , qui depuis quelques...
7714Thomas Jefferson to George W. Erving, 10 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of the 3 d & hasten to say that I shall be at home during the whole of this month and shall be happy to recieve the visit with which you promise to honor me, whenever most convenient to yourself; and to express to you in person the pleasure which such a favor will ever give me. with this assurance be pleased to accept that of my great esteem and respect. RC (...
7715Thomas Jefferson to George Hadfield, 10 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure, a few days ago, of recieving from your sister, mrs Cosway , a letter dated London July 10. covering that which I now inclose you. she was shortly to to leave London for Lodi her future residence. I shall write to her very soon at that place. should you have no better means of conveying a letter to her than under the cover of mine, I shall forward it with pleasure, and be...
7716Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Eston Randolph, 10 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 8 th was duly recieved. on the question of any suspension of current rent the facts are very simple. the sinking of the floor of the mill house which was within my care and responsibility having deranged the boulting geer which was under yours, I thought myself bound to repair it. and accordingly Gilmore , at my expence, put it into as perfect order as it ever had been, and I...
7717From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 9 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Mr & Mrs. Bache Mrs. Dallas, and Mr U S. Capt Biddle called but I did not see them—Your letter was brought me, and you need not fear my leaving it about; as I am in the habit of filing and locking up my letters immediately after reading them—it is true that there are great machinations against you at this time going forward; and that they must and will continue as the time draws nearer which...
7718Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 9 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I wish to inform you that if we do not make better arrangements to feed Jerry s mules that they will absolutely give out. Jerry says that you tell him that he is to bring a certain number of logs a day and that it takes him till after night to do it. I can say to you that he is commonly after 8 oclock at night before he comes to feed his mules and even then no food to give them without going...
7719Abraham Runnels to Thomas Jefferson, 9 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The homage, Sir, which is induced by superior virtue, and transcendent talents, is as honourable to them who bring, as to them who receive it. You have filled so large a space, not alone, in your own country but in the world, that it would be difficult to determine which is most indebted to you. And you have, involuntarily levied a contribution upon the suffrages of mankind, which, though...
7720From John Adams to Theron Metcalf, 8 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
I wish I could give you a satisfactory answer to your obliging favour of August 31 but from the 17 Nov. 1779 to 1788 I was absent in Europe and was not well informed of what passed in the US. I am not minutely informed of the history rise & progress of banks those enormous con corrupters of the people—Mr Maese of Philadelphia has written the life of Mr Robert Morris in which he has given an...
7721From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 8 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Another attack of St Anthony confines me to my chamber since I wrote last and as it has been attended by head ache &c. with considerable fever I put myself into the hands of the Doctor; who is in hopes of eradicating the complaint altogether, though it is so stubborn it will require time, patience, and some confinement to my chamber—You have been too long accustomed to see me suffer in this...
7722From James Madison to Clara Baldwin Bomford, 8 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
J Madison with his best respects & many thanks returns Mrs Bomford’s manuscript copy of the History of Arnold’s plot by Mr. Marbois, which has been so long detained for want of a good conveyance. He had erroneously supposed that the history contained some incidental mention of Napoleon’s motives for parting with Louisiana to the U.S. with which Mr. Marbois must have been particularly...
7723To James Madison from Edward W. DuVal, 8 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have been prevailed on, by some of my friends, in this place, to become a Candidate for the Clerkship of the House of Representatives, now vacant by the death of Mr. Dougherty; and as the gratification of success, as well as the chance of it, must, with me, materially depend upon my possessing the good wishes of those to whom I have long been known, I have, not without the hope of receiving...
7724Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 8 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor dated Sept r 22 —by some accident did not reach Ashton before yesterday, and as I was confined at the Mill until nearly midnight, I only received it this morning— The articles of agreement drawn by you in 1817, were return’d to you unexecuted, and the objections to them, altho’ not very important, were then explain’d to you; you did not renew them, nor did I ask it, conceiving,...
7725To John Adams from Alexander Coffin, 7 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
A few days past, I observed in the National Ægis of the 4th Sepr. 1822—a letter Signed Jhon Adams, dated Montezello Augt 11—which letter I believe has Some Reference to A letter I wrote from Amsterdam to Paris, directed to Mr Thaxter your then Private secretary, agreeable to your directions to him, wishing me give you all the information in my Power, concerning the Whale & Cod Fisheries—a...
7726To James Madison from Thomas Potts, 7 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
When at London in Feby. last a small parcel (said to contain a Book or Books) was entrusted to my care by a Mr. Joy, which was addressd to you —on my arrival at Baltimore in April, I left the said parcel at Mr. Williamson’s, Fountain Inn, Light Street—where I believe it still remains. I would have forwarded it immediately, but had no opportunity during my short stay in that place, and since...
7727“The Querist” to Thomas Jefferson, 7 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had my curiosity excited on a few questions which I consider may be explained by those who are conversant with philosophy and Science in general : ; I have from a knowledge of your extensive researches, taken the liberty to request of you a solution of the following queries. 1 st why is the savage state called a state of nature?, 2 d considering that Adam was the first man & he a...
7728From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 6 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Yesterday afternoon at four, we performed the last sad offices of mortality to the remains of Mr. Josiah Meigs—It was but the Sunday week before, that happening accidentally to attend the Morning worship at the second Presbyterian Church I had seen him there ordained a Ruling Elder —He was suddenly seized yesterday was a week, immediately after returning early in the morning from Alexandria,...
7729To James Madison from William Crawford, 6 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
Capt. Payne informed me some Time last spring that you would be so good as to let me have a Ram of your Cape breed of Sheep. In consequence of my having been from home for several Weeks past, I fear I may have defered too long sending for him; If not you will let Abram the bearer hereof, have such as you can spare. Respectfully yr. Most obt. St RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. This was Dolley...
7730J. F. Daniel Lobstein to Thomas Jefferson, 6 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Two years ago I took the freedom to send you by M r Belair Book Seller in Philadelphia a Prospectus of a work entitled: Topography of Philadelphia etc. which work I had intend to publish on a Subscription in this Country, and you had the goodness to subscribe for a Copy, which flattered me very much, than what could be more honorable to me, than to have the Name of the celebrated and...
7731From John Adams to Edward Livingston, 5 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have once heard read your report made to the general assembly of the state of Louisiana on the plan of a Penal Code, and the general opinion impression left upon my mind is unmingled satisfaction and delight, in the spirit of Liberty humanity and benevolence which runs through the whole Book, and less admiration of the depth of thought the extent of views, and the patient labour and...
7732From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 5 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Do not suffer your failure to mortify you too much my dear John—It was accidental and must not prevent your future efforts—Fortune will at length smile propitious and reward your amiable exertions—I feel most sensibly for the pain you must have suffered and only wish I had been present to alleviate it—Your Father will perhaps be a little disappointed but your desire to excel will meet with its...
7733From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 5 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Mr. J. Hopkinson; Miss Dale, Mr Ewing; Miss Meredith, Miss Frazier, Mr Connell, and Mr N. Biddle, and Mary Mr. Knight, all called and delayed our dinner until three o clock—We had of course the greatest variety of conversation on almost all subjects excepting politicks; of which to my great satisfaction we had not a word—The Sketch of Old England is quite the rage but Ewing says Paulding is...
7734From James Madison to Ira Barton, 5 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
J.M. with his respects to Mr. Barton returns the thanks for his Oration, which are due as well to its merits, as to the Politeness of Mr. B. in forwarding a Copy. Draft ( DLC ). Ira Barton, An Oration, Delivered at Oxford, on the Forty-Sixth Anniversary of American Independence (Cambridge, Mass., 1822; Shoemaker 7968). Ira Barton (1796–1867) graduated from Brown University in 1819 and...
7735Thomas Jefferson to John Quincy Adams, 5 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
As Rector of the University of Virginia , I have recieved at several times the underwritten volumes of which I make this acknolegement as a proper voucher for your office , and pray you to be assured of my constant sentiments of respect and esteem. State papers of 1818. 8. vols 8 vo Secret journals of Congress . 4. v. 8 vo Journals of the Federal Convention 1. v. 8 vo Census for 1820. 1. v....
7736Thomas Jefferson to William Barret, 5 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I failed wholly in the payment to mr Miller which I should have made in March last, from circumstances it was not in my power to controul. that due this day shall be made within a very few days , by an order for 750.D. on Col o Bernard Peyton . I have no reason to doubt that I shall be able to make good the succeeding payments as stipulated; except that the next, due in March next, cannot be...
7737Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 5 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved a few days ago your favor of Aug. 27 . & have this day written to the President on it’s subject. he had left our neighborhood two or three weeks ago. I sincerely wish he may find it practicable to comply with your request, and assure you that nothing will gratify me more at any time than to be useful to you, and that I retain for you constant sentiments of friendship & respect. PoC...
7738Thomas Jefferson to George F. Hopkins, 5 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Aug. __ was recieved a few days ago. of all the departments of science no one seems to have been less Advanced, for the last hundred years than that of Meteorology. the new Chemistry indeed has given us a new principle of the generation of rain by proving water to be a composition of different gasses, and has aided our theory of Meteoric lights. electricity stands where D r...
7739Thomas Jefferson to Samuel M. McKay, 5 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, Sir, for the copy of your Oration of the 4 th of July , which you have been so kind as to send me, and I have noticed with satisfaction the observations on political parties. that such do exist in every country, and that in every free country they will make themselves heard, is a truth of all times. I believe their existence to be salutary, inasmuch as they act as Censors on each...
7740Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 5 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have made it a rule, and have pretty steadfa stly ob served it, not to permit myself to be used as an instrument to trouble and embarras the government with sollicitations for office. now & then however a case occurs which from pecu lia r circumstances, cannot be declined. still I wish it always to be understood that I ask no departure from what justice, or the necessary rules of government...
7741To John Adams from Joseph Thaxter, 4 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Accept my thankful acknowledgment of your kind & frank answer to mine of Augt 21—I do assure you that it was not for want of veneration or affection that for some Years past I have not called on you Such is the obscurity of my Scituation that I viewed myself as forgotten by old acquaintance—But a greater Reason is that, For near Twenty Years my Deafness has been such that little short of a...
7742Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 4 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for your approval the check of two thousand dollars enclosed; besides several drafts which have been presented for payment (& which I could not pay for want of funds) M r Peyton has sent me his account for the purchase of the bill of exchange on Leghorn by which the University is in his debt about $100. and which I wish to send him by the return mail, I would have wrode up to see you...
7743Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 4 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that in addition to the proceeds of my tob o you have recieved the amount of the check on the farmer’s bank for 1059.D. inclosed in my letter of Aug. 29 . I yesterday drew on you in favor of Wolfe and Raphael for 103.84 and this day in favor of James Lietch for 908.47 & of Martin Dawson for 49.54 and I shall be obliged to draw in a few days for 750. D and one or two smaller draughts....
7744From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 3 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Sept 3. The Evening closed with a very heavy thundergust After which we had a most delicious evening—During the last Night there was an alarm of Fire, and for two hours the City was in an uproar—I do not know to what extent the damage amounted, and have only heard that it began in a Blacksmith’s shop and had been smothering throughout the day of Sunday—King Joseph and Mr. Anduago met it seems...
7745George W. Erving to Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
One of my first duties after my return home , & my greatest pleasure is a pilgrimage to Monticello , & I had arrived thus far on my way when M r Monroe informed me that you did propose to make a distant journey, & may have actually commenced it;—he encourages me to ascertain the fact by writing to you,—if you shoud still be at Monticello & will allow of my visit I will leave this immediately...
7746Samuel Overton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I do with confidence write You as a Gentn, to recommond to me me to some person in Urope or the U S A that You have confidence in as a Vintner— I have no doubt but the Latitude of this place answers with that of France where some amongst the best of Wine is made—I have nothing more than hopeing the fiew remaining days of Your life may end
7747To John Adams from B. H. Rand, 2 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have lately published an elegent Edition of the Farewell Address of the late Gen: Washington. Permit me to present you with a copy of it as a testimony of my respect for your Publick and private worth, and as a specimen of the the Fine Arts in our country. Your Obedient Servant P.S. The work will be handed to you by Mr J. W. Goodrich Bookseller Boston. MHi : Adams Papers.
7748From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 2 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Your journals down to the 30th of August inclusive are received; and this day the memoirs of Lord Waldegrave for George—It comes quite apropos; for we are now all enjoying the Memoirs of Horace Walpole embracing the same and a longer period, Lord Holland the Editor of this latter work sent a copy of it most magnificently bound as a present to the President who has been kind enough to lend it...
7749Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I was favor’d last evening with yours covering chk: on Farmers Bank for $1059–66 which is at your credit in ℀ as directed— Any dfts: you may have occasion to draw will be honor’d as heretofore— I have this morning procured the 8 Boxes Tin, 3 Bundles spike Rods, & 1 Box Glass 12/18, but could not find, at Smith ’s, or any where else, 12/12 Glass, he is good enough to say he will order it...
7750Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been grinding all day, altho’ to a very great disadvantage— the works are badly constructed but I trust a remedy may yet be found— I saw M r Read at Court —and he has promised to be here tomorrow and to bring M r Ligon with him— I shall be glad if you will direct M r Meeks