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
7751From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 1 September 1822 (Adams Papers)
Sept 1 My first visitor this day was the General who looks much better than he did and is I think in a fair way of doing well: though he will probably never entirely recover his pristine strength or firmness—He was inclined to be very communicative, and had entered upon political subjects pretty seriously, when young Mr. Paul came in and stopped the conversation—He said he hoped that you and...
7752To James Madison from an Unidentified Correspondent, 1 September 1822 (Madison Papers)
“Nulla dies sine linea.” Upwards of seven years have elapsed, since you had plunged the United States into flagranti bello: and, as you were the Author of that War, & responsible for the consequences, mediate and immediate; you will pardon me, for the feeble attempt, I shall make, in the narrow compass of a Letter to remind you of a few of the probable consequences all which and many more were...
7753Frederick A. Mayo to Thomas Jefferson, 1 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this Day delivered the Books to Capt Peyton and sin c erely hope they may soone be received by your Honour;— The same time take the liberty of forwarding my Acount NB. I am realy sorrow that I have not yet been able to obtain the Dictionary before ordered , as it appairs to be out of print, the only chance will be, to get a Second hand Copie. RC ( MHi ); with enclosure between signature...
7754Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Frederick A. Mayo, [ca. 1 September 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
The Hono: Thomas Jefferson 182 2 to Frederick A Mayo Marc h 7. to binding in extra Calf 4 Vols Dion Cassius @ 75. $3 〃 April 12
7755Roberts to James Madison, 1 September 1822, with Postscript to Thomas Jefferson (Jefferson Papers)
[ Ed. Note : “ Roberts ,” who wrote under an apparent pseudonym and claimed to be a Revolutionary War veteran, composed a letter to former president James Madison dated Pennsylvania , 1 Sept. 1822. Although Madison ’s copy has not been found, a transcription of it was later sent to TJ. In a five-page document received at Monticello in the summer of 1824, the author blamed Madison for both the...
7756From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 30 August 1822 to 31 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
August 30 It is worth while to be absent a short time from home for the sake of receiving such delightful Letters as yours and Georges of to day, not to mention Mr. Smiths; when you condescend to trifle you trifle so prettily it were almost to be wished that your gaiété de cœur could be more frequently called pretty—Georges short trip to the Clouds was likewise of infinite service, and he...
7757To John Adams from Theron Metcalf, 31 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
In the course of my labors in preparing for the press a new edition of the statutes of this Common wealth, I have found an act establishing a National Bank, passed March 8, 1782—and a subsequent act, Nov. 1. 1785, changing the punishment of offences against the first act from death to confinement &c. I have enquired in vain, of the aged gentlemen in my neighborhood, respecting the National...
7758Henry Dearborn to Thomas Jefferson, 31 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing me so well as you do, you could not have contemplated my present situation, and especially at my time of life, no one better knows my deficiencies for my present situation than your self, the very perticular and flatering manner that my nomination, and notification of it was made, opperated as the strongest inducement for my accepting the appointment. it being intirely unsought and...
7759From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to Charles Francis Adams, 30 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
How I wish I could divide myself and fly to nurse you my poor Boy—If your Uncle had not still to suffer one or more operations you would see me as soon as the Boats could convey me to you—Your sad picture of the ennui which you endured is striking but I hope you benefited from your study of the rights of Woman which spite of the prejudices existing against Miss Woolstoncroft are undeniable and...
7760From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 30 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
After closing my Letter yesterday Mr G. Harrison called on us and sat with us near an hour—He is a singular being and has a very energetic style of conversation thickly beset with ornaments now nearly exploded—There is however something odd in his manner—Speaking of the Post Master here—He said that he was a defaulter to a large amount and that he believed it was only for the sake of his Wife...
7761Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Delivery of Building Material for Shadwell Milldam, [ca. 29 August 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
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7762George F. Hopkins to Thomas Jefferson, [received 29] August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I submit to your candid examination the Observations which accompany this letter. They had for their basis the quotations from the Notes on Virginia which are prefixed to them. This valuable work I read many years since with delight and edification; and the estimation in which it is held among men of sense and letters, must insure to it a durable fame. Whatever may be the worth of the...
7763Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 29 August 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
I find that in my letter of Yesterday I omitted to notice the paragraph in yours which promised me a visit from judge Gre e ne and yourself. nothing can give me greater pleasure than such a visit. altho not personally acquainted with the judge, I have been taught to revere him for every good quality, and to consider him as one of the sheet anchors of our republican bark. I shall be at home all...
7764Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Skidmore, 29 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
You must be so good, Sir, as to excuse me from entering into the optical investigation which your letter of the 18 th proposes. the hand of age presses heavily on me. I have long withdrawn my mind from speculations of that kind, my memory is on the wane and I am averse even to close thinking, and writing is become slow, laborious & painful. I will make then but a single suggestion on the...
7765From John Adams to Joseph Thaxter, 28 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
Your letter from Edgarton of the 21st: instant, gave me great pleasure. The sight of your name excited recollections of an antient and pleasant acquaintance, and some little modern resentments for your having made several visits to this part of the Country, without coming to see me. I agree with you in your opinions of the modern Crusade. Superstition and enthusiasm are excited and enkindled...
7766From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 28 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
Joseph has arrived safe with the Carriage and horses. Your journal of the 24th. and 25th. was doubly agreeable, after the interval of suspension, by the good tidings it gave of your brother—May his convalescence prove permanent. I had received a Letter from Mr Connell since his arrival in this Country and a promise of a visit which I am expecting from him—Connell told you of all the writers in...
7767From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 28 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
I am much pleased my Dear John by your Letters and hasten to answer the last which was received the day before yesterday—It was my intention to send you Miss Aikens Elizabeth but there is not a copy of it to be procured and I have not yet fixed upon any thing to supply its place—The books you mention have not fallen in my way and I have hitherto had no opportunity of perusing them but I agree...
7768From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 28 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
August 28. One of the companies having turned out in the State House Gardens, makes the view from our house quite picturesque, and the scene very animated, as they are all in fine Uniforms Drums Fifes &c &c—There is something so gaudy, and imposing in the display of Military pomp, even under its worst aspect, that it is not surprising that the people under Military despotisms should be so...
7769Thomas Jefferson to Henry Clay, 28 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In the general sufferings by the misfortunes of the late Col o Wilson Carey Nicholas , my grandson Tho s Jefferson Randolph & myself are in danger of a heavy participation. we were bound to the bank of the US. in Richm d jointly and severally for him in the sum of twenty thousand Dollars, and my grandson was under some additional obligations. a plank however seems to float within our reach,...
7770Robert Mills to Thomas Jefferson, 28 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to enclose you my pamphlet on the Internal Improvement of South Carolina , with the expression of the sincerest esteem and the highest respect for your exalted character.—Should your leisure at any time admit of your perusing it, I shall be gratified, and I trust that I shall have written nothing but what will meet with your approbation—If I shall appear to be too sanguine, attribute...
7771Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 28 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
At the time of writing my letter of the 16 th I expected I was wrong as to the 330.D. and had I thought of looking to the preceding quarterly account, I should have seen that I was wrong . however all is now right: I inclose you a check on the Farmer’s bank for 1059. D 66 C which please to recieve and place to my credit in your account. I shall within a few days have to draw on this deposit as...
7772From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 27 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
August 27. I see by the papers that Mr. Harrisson has lost his daughter Mrs. Mason—This is a severe stroke, but I believe it has been anticipated for some months by her friends—was it in child birth? and did the child live? She was too delicate a Blossom to live through the trials attached to married life, there was no stamina to enable her to support suffering—Mr. Douroughty is likewise...
7773To James Madison from Benjamin Joy, 27 August 1822 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of receiving yesterday your favor of the 12th Inst inclosing a letter for my brother George Joy. I have inclosed it agreeably to your request, and it will be sent him by the first vessel from this port for England. Permit me to express the high respect & esteem with which I am your very obedient & hble Servant RC ( DLC : Rives Collection, Madison Papers). The letter has not...
7774To James Madison from George Joy, 27 August 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have not seen Mr: Rush since the Packet Liverpool was a missing Ship; but Mr: Maury whom I met here at dinner on sunday last had seen him that morning and was informed by him that there was a long arrear of information due to him from Washington; and we are now advised that the abovementioned packet was sunk by the Ice on the Banks of Newfoundland. It would be against the doctrine of...
7775From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 26 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
Instead of four 5 dollar bills, I enclose you a draft, payable to your order , on a Bank in Philadelphia—I am a little shy of entrusting to the Mail Bank Bills payable to the bearer —for they are more apt than all others to make themselves wings and fly away—A draft which will not be paid without your endorsement is safer. We have had a little, but very little rain, and it comes too late to...
7776From John Quincy Adams to Ward Nicholas Boylston, 26 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
I am quite ashamed to acknowledge at this day that I duly received both your Letters of 29th May and of 22nd July—The recess of Congress usually offers a period of some relaxation to the members of the administration but I have not been so indulged this summer. You may perhaps have some knowledge of the principal subject which has absorbed all the leisure allowed me by the ordinary current...
7777From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 25 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
August 25 Went to the Presbyterian Church with Miss Pardon ; and heard a tolerable discourse from 12 Chapter of Paul to the Romans. Mr. Arbuckle is a very inanimate cold Preacher, and his style remarkably plain, and his language almost coarse considering the general refinement of modern language—He told us that Satan was the master of all knowledge; but that he knew nothing of love! That was a...
7778To James Madison from James Monroe, 25 August 1822 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a copy of a report of the Committee of the Senate on the nominations respecting which a difference of opinion took place between that body & me, in the manner shewn by its votes in the sequel of the document. The Senate confirmed the nominations in the rank, that is, the grades to which each officer was designated, but rejected the dates from which it was proposed that their...
7779James Oldham to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have receiv,d 700 feet of good flooreing plank for you, but it is not all in Lengths as you wanted, the 18 f t Lengths is not to be had except it is of the roughest kind of lumber. the Lengths I have got are 12, 14, 16. f t to Wit 31 bords of 12 f t 51 d o 14 f t 14 d o of 16 feet. to lay a floore with bords that are shorter than the length of the room requirs a little more labour in makeing...
7780To John Adams from William Tudor, Jr., 24 August 1822 (Adams Papers)
I write to ask your leave to make use of two passages from your letter to my father of June 1. 1817. I wish to introduce them in notes to corroborate, my remarks. I can mention them with your name, or simply as an extract from a MS. letter . The first relates to Hancock—"At the time of this prosperity, I was one day walking in the Mall with and accidentally met Samuel Adams. In taking a few...