8011Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 27 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kind letter of the 11 th has given me great satisfaction for altho’ I could not doubt but that the hand of age was pressing heavily on you, as on myself, yet we like to know the particulars and the degree of that pressure. much reflection too has been produced by your suggestion of lending my letter of the 1 st to a printer. I have generally great aversion to the insertion of my letters...
8012Thomas Jefferson to H. C. Carey & I. Lea, 27 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In answering the enquiries of your letter of the 12 th I must first observe that what I shall say is on the report of my neighbors, & not of my own knolege. the mr M c kennies (for there are two brothers of them) came to Charlottesville some two or three years ago, & set up a weekly paper on a small scale, at 3.D. a year. it was understood that they had little capital, and they did the whole...
8013Thomas Jefferson to Samuel B. H. Judah, 27 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns thanks to mr Judah for the poem of Odofreide, of which he has been so kind as to send him a copy. the chill of 80. winters has so compleatly extinguished his sensibility to the beauties of poetry; as to leave him no longer competent either to enjoy or judge them. he transfers therefore to the younger members of his family a pleasure which their more susceptible...
8014Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, [27 June 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I am in hopes you will have discovered that the triplicate of the bill to Williams was omitted to be inclosed in yours of the 24 th as therein supposed, and that it is now on the way to me, as I withold the duplicate of my letter to Appleton in order to inclose it to him. affectionate salutations. P.S. do not forget my quarterly acc t ending with this month. PoC ( MHi ); on verso of reused...
8015Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I omitted in my last to enclose a triplicate of the bill of exchange forwarded to M r Williams of London , and do so now under cover herewith. I paid your curtail of $500 at the Farmers Bank this day it being taken off your $2500 note instead of the $4,000.— I have heard nothing yet of your bundle from Petersburg or from Mayo , nor have I been able to forward your herrings and Shad to Milton
8016Enclosure: Thomas L. McKenney’s Prospectus for the Washington Republican and Congressional Examiner, [by 11 June 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
PROSPECTUS of the WASHINGTON REPUBLICAN, and Congressional Examiner. A new paper, under the above title, will be published in the City of Washington , on the evening of Wednesday the seventh day of August next , and will be continued as an evening paper, twice a week. Fifty years have not yet passed away, since the patriarchs of the Revolution affixed their names to that “D eclaration ,” which...
8017To John Adams from Charles Hood, 26 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
The approaching Anniversary of American Independence, again awakens the feelings of every American Citizen, and inspires them with a lively Sensation, in the recollection of that important event, which, has given their country a distinguished rank among the nations of the globe, and elevated her, to her present State of eminence— The Washington Society of Republican young Men of this City,...
8018From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to George Washington Adams, 26 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
Your two Letters have arrived safe and as we are all about as well as usual I shall appropriate this morning to writing you although our lives are so very quiet that it will be difficult to find a subject for your amusement— Your disappointment in not seeing Miss Peter must have been provoking enough. It will however be a Lesson and induce you to be always so far beautified as to be ready on...
8019Thomas L. McKenney to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Tho L M c Kenney ’s to Tho Jefferson —greeting—& begs leave to present him with a prospectus of the “Washington Republican & Congressional Examiner,” and to assure M r Jefferson of his veneration for him.— Tho L M c Kenney begs leave to add his best wishes for
8020Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin Waterhouse, 26 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved and read with thankfulness & pleasure your denunciation of the abuses of tobacco & wine. yet however sound in it’s principles, I expect it will be but a sermon to the wind. you will find it as difficult to inculcate these sanative precepts on the sensualists of the present day, as to convince an Athanasian that there is but one God. I wish success to both attempts, and am happy...
8021Thomas G. Watkins to Thomas Jefferson, 26 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Since last Court when, at Charlottesville , you desired me to send im in my account—one circumstance or another has occured to prevent my attention to the subject untill now,— I send it enclosed. I am with the greatest respect RC ( MHi ); addressed: “ M r Jefferson Monticello
8022Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Thomas G. Watkins, [after 9 August 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Jefferson To Tho G Watkins D r $ Cts 1821 July 20. Prescription & medicine at
8023From John Adams to Samuel B.H. Judah, 25 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have heard read your horrible Odofriede; although there are marks of genius and talents, which in so young a man, if hereafter carefully cultivated and applied to more proper subjects, may produce something agreeable and useful, yet I can neither applaud or approve this kind of composition in prose or verse. They serve only to continue in the minds of men chimerical fantasies, which never...
8024From John Adams to MA Town of Quincy, 25 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
Know all Men by these presents, That I John Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk, Esqr. in consideration of the veneration I feel for the residence of my ancestors and the place of my nativity, and of the habitual affecction, I bear to the Inhabitants with whom I have so happily lived for more than eighty six years, and of my sincere desire, to promote their happiness, and the instruction...
8025From John Quincy Adams to Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, 25 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I received your Letters written in the Steam Boat, and that from Philadelphia—The immediate decision of Dr Physick upon the case of your brother, is doubtless the best thing that could have happened, and I hope the operation when effected, will not be so severe as you apprehend—I believe it is usually considered as safe, when skilfully performed, and have known several cases in which it was...
8026From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 25 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
We have moved into our new lodgings and are very comfortably established with a kind old Lady who is very attentive and obliging—I should have answered Georges Letter yesterday but was confined all day by one of my worst head aches, the remains of which will prevent my writing to him to day— Our residence is at Mrs. Purdon’s 62 South 6th. Street between Chesnut and Walnut directly opposite the...
8027William J. Coffee to Thomas Jefferson, 25 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The receiveing a letter from you was a Pleaseing favour which I had look’d for som time, and in answer as relates to the Engraving of the ground Plan of the University the letter that accompany s this will put you in Possession of wat you request to know. Mr. m. is a Gentleman of the first ability s in that art in this City and the date of Estimate will show that I had not neglected the favour...
8028Enclosure: William J. Coffee’s Memorandum on His Work at the University of Virginia, [ca. 25 June 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Progress of the work for the University I find I have taken this Worke much too Low I now think by $200. for have been obliged to model Every distinct ornament for the Purpose the Last of thease models I have now in hand, I then have to repeat the Each of theas for thee Quantey the Siz of thee Entablatures theare thee Led Ornaments Verey Larg which is Verey difficult to Cast that difficulty...
8029LeRoy, Bayard & Company to Thomas Jefferson, 25 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
A few days since we had the honor of receiving your valued letter of the 11 th Ins t and Shortly after a remittance from Colo Bernard Peyton of Richm d for One hundred & twenty Five Dollars, the Interest due on your Bond— By the Heirs of m r Van Staphorst we are desired to inform you that a final Settlement of his Estate—is now making, which renders it necessary that this bond should be paid,...
8030From John Adams to Samuel B.H. Judah, 24 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have heard read your horrible Odo friede; although there are marks of genius & talents, which in so young man; if hereafter carefully cultivated and applied to more proper subjects, may produce something agreeable and useful, yet I can neither applaud or approve this kind of compositions in prose or verse They serve only to continue in the minds of men chimerical fantasies, which never...
8031From John Adams to Samuel L. Knapp, 24 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for the vol you sent me containing the trial of Lt Abbot. I am too blind to read it myself and have not yet found a friend of sufficient leisure to read it to me. It grieves me to the heart to see such publications & to read in the newspapers so many accounts of courts martial and courts of inquiry. However necessary they may be they can not fail to excite & perpetuate incurable...
8032To John Adams from J. A. Bingham, 24 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
In presenting to the People of the United States, proposals for so important a work as the designation: of that which is here inclosed, I have thought it no less prudent than respectful, to make the object known in the commencement, to those who have bourne a conspicuous part in the formation, and administration—our government, Under this impress sir, I have taken the liberty to address a...
8033From John Adams to Samuel L. Knapp, 24 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for the Vol. you sent me containing the trial of Lt Abbot. I am too blind to read it myself and have not yet found a friend of sufficient leisure to read it to me. It grieves me to the heart to see such publications and to read in the Newspapers so many accounts of Courts Martial and Courts of enquiry. However necessary they may be they cannot fail to excite and perpetuate...
8034From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 24 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
Your No 33. has pleased me much and I beg you to continue your observations on the cavilling and chicanery of the quarterly review. I grow more and more every day in love with Stuart and the Scottish school. I have had read to me three volumes of Browns lectures on Metaphysics and ethics and I recommend them to your careful perusal as well as to your brothers. They are a rich mine and mass of...
8035From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 24 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
We arrived here yesterday morning after a rapid tho’ not remarkably pleasant journey from French Town at ten o’clock and by dint of absolute starving my brother accomplished his journey but in a state of complete exhaustion— We immediately sent for Dr. Physick who finds his case a dreadful one, though we trust not hopeless—His decision was prompt as to the necessity of a painful operation; but...
8036To James Madison from Julius A. Bingham, 24 June 1822 (Madison Papers)
In presenting to the people of the United States, p[r]oposals for so important a work as the one which is here enclosed, I have thought it no less prudent than Respectful to make the objects known, in the commencement, to those who have born a conspicuous part in the fo[r]mation and administration of ower Goverment. Under this imp[r]ession, Sir, I have taken the liberty to address a prospectus...
8037To James Madison from James Maury, 24 June 1822 (Madison Papers)
This is merely for the pleasure of inclosing a News paper, in which you will find that the bill for opening intercourse with the United States & the British Colonies has been passed in the Upper House also. How many things have we lived to see come to pass, which, in this country have for ages been considered next to impossible! And this one of them. I rejoice with you on this thing being in a...
8038Julius A. Bingham to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
In presenting to the People of the United States , proposals for so important a work as the one which is here enclosed, I have thought it no less prudent than respectfull, to make the obg object known in the commencement, to one who has bourne so conspicuous a part in the formation and administration of our government as yourself. Under this impression, sir, I have taken the liberty to address...
8039James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
When my son James lately left this place it so happened that I could not write to you as I intended: he is gone out with the intention of remaining for good . I must premise to you that this son of mine has, for many years, labored under nervous affections to such a degree as greatly to have impeded his progress in acquirements equal to my original expectations: a circumstance which makes him...
8040Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeable to the directions contained in your last , now before me, have this day ford d to Lynchburg , care Archibald Robertson , six Blls: Herrings, & will by the first Milton Boat, send you 4 Blls: Herrings & two of Shad, & the Nail rods written for, if to be had. I have already ford d the 3 Boxes tin to
8041Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed is a bill of lading for a box of seeds received per the Ship Six Brothers , Williams Master from Havre the amount of expenses paid the Captain are as follows. Freight from Havre $ 1. — Transportation from Paris paid by him
8042John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 24 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor was rec d & I have procured from M r Girard 960 Franks on Paris which I have remittd to M Dodge — But during some serious indisposition of one of our family— your letter for M Dodge is mislaid — I regret the circumstance & request that you will immediately Send me another
8043From James Madison to Benjamin Waterhouse, 22 June 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. your favor of the 9th. with a copy of your Lecture on Tobacco & ardent spirits. It is a powerful dissuasion from the pernicious use of such stimulants. I had read, formerly, the first Edition of the Lecture; but have read this last also, for the sake of the additions and Notes. Its foreign translations and its reaching a fifth Edition are encouraging evidences of its usefulness;...
8044To James Madison from Robert C. Foster, 22 June 1822 (Madison Papers)
It may be deemed a trespass for a stranger to address you and that too on business of a private nature, but trust your goodness will pardon the liberty, when I say to you, I am not personally acquainted with any man in your County, and that as Guardian for some amiable orphan Children, I want information on a subject relative to their interest. Some years ago perhaps Eight or nine, John S....
8045John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 22 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 10 th instant enclosing a draft on B. Peyton of Richmond for 163.20 cents was received by the mail on the 21 st —Being a farmer and planter myself I know from experience the uncertainty of their resources in point of time. I should feel much greater pleasure in furnishing Francis with the books necessary for his profession if I could induce myself to believe that he would...
8046From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 21 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
We have accomplished our journey thus far as well as I anticipated but my brother was so ill this morning I was fearful we should be obliged to remain at Baltimore for some days. As however he is better this Eveng he has determined to go on in the Stage and reach Philadelphia tomorrow morning—I shall therefore send the Carriage round to join us there— Our Stage party consists of Mr Pratt of P....
8047Thomas Jefferson to John Laval, [20 June 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I was in hopes my letter of the 6 th would have got to hand with that of the 5 th and saved the trouble of yours of the 10 th . the whole has proceeded from the mail-delay of that of May 11. which did not come to hand until June 6 . all however is now right, the books are recieved, and I have this day desired Col o
8048Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 20 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Presuming that herrings are now at market, I will thank you to send 6. barrels for me to Lynchbg , and 4 bar. of herrings & 2. of shad to Milton . also a quarter ton of nailrod to Milton , to wit 2. bundles of 8 d size, 2. d o of 20 d
8049Joel R. Poinsett to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
It is so long since I had the honor of seeing M r Jefferson , that I must appear almost a perfect stranger to him. This letter therefore will not only introduce to his well known hospitality M r J. Gadsden the attorney of the U.S. for this district, but s and my particular friend, but will serve to remind him of one, who is with great veneration RC
8050James Duke to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
M r Killes Hord , who by the request of my Brother Rich d Duke came up for the purpose of seeing M r Jefferson , relative to engageing with him as a
8051William Johnson to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have repeatedly heard you express the high Respect in which you held the late Gen l Gadsden , and beg leave now to introduce to your Acquaintance a Grandson of his M r John Gadsden a junior Friend of mine who proposes to pay his Respects to you during an Excursion for the Summer. Permit me to avail myself of this Occasion to renew the Assurance of the profound Respect and Esteem with which I...
8052H. C. Carey & I. Lea to Thomas Jefferson, 17 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
We take the liberty of addressing you in consequence of having rec d a letter from M r J M c Kinnie proposing to supply him with Books for an establishment he is about to make in Charlottesville & shall be under obligations to you for any information respecting his present Situation & future prospects— M r M c K mentions your name, among others, that he would refer us to as persons acquainted...
8053Philip N. Nicholas’s Memorandum to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 17 June 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
It appears by an endorsement of M r Jefferson on the assumpsit of Ed: Pendleton & Peter Lyons , that the following sums were rec d by him on acct of W m Short . Viz: Nov. 21 st
8054Thomas Jefferson’s Memorandum to Philip N. Nicholas, 17 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Extracts from the letters and accounts of Th: Jefferson relative to a sum of £394–10 which passed thro’ his hands from Pendleton and Lyons . or rather thro’ those of his correspondents Gibson & Jefferson . Geo. Jefferson to Th Jefferson . Nov. 11. 1800 ‘having been much engaged last night after the arrival of the post, I entirely forgot in my hurry to inform you that I recieved a few days ago...
8055Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 17 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favor’d with yours of the 11th: & 14 Inst: , & note contents— Your blank notes are in time for the next renewals of your notes, & it will be well to send blanks the 1st: of every other month— I have purchased, agreeable to your directions, a bill of exchange on London for £293.12.6, which at par there, is $1305, for which I paid 9 p r C t premium, making $1,422.45 paid for the bill, &...
8056Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Bernard Peyton, [ca. 17 June 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Bill for £293.12.6 at 9 p r c t prem m par is $1305. 00 add 9 p r C t prm
8057Samuel Smith (of Maryland) to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure to recieve your kind letter of the 10 th Ins t yesterday— M r George Hebb is personally known to me. he is a good Democrat, of fair Character, and respectable. he is however One of those would be Politicians, to whom I would advise your Answer to be in the general, and referring to the Enquirer, he might wish by publishing to show a Correspondence with you, he is a political...
8058To John Adams from William Tudor, Jr., 15 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have some difficulty in fixing on that period in Otis’s career, when he in a manner withdrew himself from leading in public affairs, and rendered himself obnoxious to public suspicion as to the motives of his conduct. Judge Minot speaks of it under the head of the year 1763, but I found in the journals that Otis was chairman of a Committee for writing Manduit, on the affairs of the Province...
8059From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 15 June 1822 (Adams Papers)
I am well pleased with your No. 31 & 32 I hope you will continue the subject. I see nothing in the quarterly reviews but the Johnsonian antipathy to Scotland. That Mr Locke has had greater influence on the intellectual moral & political world than any man of the last century I believe; but to deny that Reid, and Stuart, have made no improvements, upon Locke appears to me uniniquitous...
8060William T. Barry to Thomas Jefferson, 15 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with diffidence that I have presumed to send you the enclosed Circular . Your leisure is doubtless often interrupted by applications for the aids to be derivd from your tallents and enlarged experience. The importance of the subj e ct must plead my apology. Accustomed as we are to look up to you as one of the Fathers of the people, and as the great benefactor of our common Country, we...