8301To John Adams from John Quincy Adams, 23 April 1822 (Adams Papers)
I send you the enclosed pamphlet, at the request of Mr John Williams, a native of North Carolina, now a member of the Senate of the United States from the State of Tennessee— I am ever faithfully and affectionately, your Son MHi : Adams Papers.
8302From John Jay to Selah S. Woodhull, 23 April 1822 (Jay Papers)
I have had the pleasure of recieving your obliging Letter of the 2 d . Inst— informing me that the sixth annual meeting of the American Bible Society will be held on the ninth Day of May next, and expressing the kind wishes of the managers that I may be present at it. To find myself able at that Time to attend the Society, and enjoy the Company of the managers, and other Friends in the City,...
8303Jerman Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
To ensure the prompt & safe receipt of the enclosed I have taken the liberty of sending it under cover to you— which I feel confident you will excuse when my Son apprises you of its contents Be pleased to present us affectionately to your household & to accept the assurance of my sincere regard & respect RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as received 24 Apr. 1822, but recorded in SJL as received a day...
8304Oliver Everett to Thomas Jefferson, 22 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The volumes of the Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences having been placed in my hands for distribution, I shall, be very happy to transmit to you, in any way you may direct such volumes or parts of volumes as you may order.— The favor of an early answer is requested as it is intended, to dispose of the volumes not ordered by the Fellows of the Academy . P.S. The price of the...
8305Enclosure: Oliver Everett’s Advertisement for the Memoirs of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, [ca. 22 April … (Jefferson Papers)
Memoirs of the AMERICAN ACADEMY . O. EVERETT , has received and has for sale, at n o. 6, court-street, complete sets of THE MEMOIRS OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES in four volumes , quarto, commencing in 1785, and continued to the present year. These volumes contain a series of valuable papers, on various subjects of Science and Literature, and from some of the most distinguished...
8306James Pleasants to Thomas Jefferson, 21 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose to you a statement of the balance of p r incipal & interest due on Ronald ’s debt to you, with m r Peyton ’s letter acknowledging the receipt of a check therefor which has been receivd & carried to your credit. Being busy at the moment, I got one of the young men in the clerk’s office to make the calculation of interest due on the two sums, and think it correct. You will be pleased...
8307Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, 19 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
M r George Lieper your son has informed you that in his passage thro’ the neighboring county of Orange he had the misfortune to lose his baggage. he called on me in distress and I was happy in the opportunity of being useful to him by giving him a draught negociable in Charlottesville for 75.D. the sum he asked and he gave me a counterdraught on you. on his return to Charlottesville he met...
8308Thomas Leiper to Thomas Jefferson, 19 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Annexed you have a Copy of an order drawn on me for seventy Five Dollars by a certain George G Leiper on Thomas Leiper and son we have no such firm here— My son George Ge G. Leiper being here I handed to him the order who afirmed he never wrote it indeed I could have certified this myself—But how came your name to be on the back of the order from that circumstance I had got my consent to have...
8309Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 19 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 15 th was recieved last night, and at the same time one from mr George Lieper dated Charlottesville the 11 th informing he had on his return to that place met with a neighbor who supplied his wants, and therefore returned me my draught on you . we have consequently to correct the error of having used his draught on his father, which I must pray you to do by returning him the...
8310From Thomas Boylston Adams to Francis Henderson, 18 April 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have the honour, at the request of my Father, to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 6th Instant, and to furnish you with a copy of his letter to you in answer to your’s of the 3d. of January last, the original of which has failed to reach you. He desires me to add, that the papers and documents which accompanied that letter have been filed, and laid away by one of his family who...
8311From James Madison to Mark Langdon Hill, 18 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
J. Madison, with his respects to Mr. Hill, returns his thanks for the copy of the Report of the Committee on Commerce. The Report contains much important information on an important subject, and inculcates the true principles of reciprocity which ought to regulate the intercourse of Independent Nations. Whilst the U States contend for nothing beyond these, it ought not to be expected that they...
8312Edmund Bacon to Thomas Jefferson, 18 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
After the president wrote to M r Watson to Know if he could not sell some article from the farm to pay me it was supposed corn could be spaired he inquired if I would take corn on consulting you I agreed to take it. Watson then said that he would go up to M r Monroes farm and see the overseer. I understand that they are debateing whither the corn can be spared or not I had imagined this was...
8313From James Madison to Archibald W. Hamilton, 16 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have just recd. your letter of the 10th. inclosing copies of letters from Judge Livingston, Mr. Brown, & Docrs. Flood & Cochrane. Not being able to furnish any information relative to the peculiarities of your case; or to your personal worth not already authenticated to the Government from sources more directly & intimately acquainted with both, I perceive no grounds on which I could...
8314From James Madison to Horatio Gates Spafford, 16 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have but just recd. your letter of March 15th. I wish you success in your new Edition of the Geographical Dictionary for N. York; as I do in the other literary tasks you have in hand, and in petto. I am not enough acquainted with our Booksellers and Printers to judge how far a Gazetteer for this State on the plan & terms you suggest would be espoused by them. A survey of the State is now on...
8315From James Madison to Horace C. Story, 16 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. with your note of the 8th. the pamphlet commited to your charge by the East India marine Socy. of Salem, and I return thro’ the same channel my thanks to the Socy. for their polite attention. I cannot speak in terms too favorable of an Institution wch. unites with a benevolent object, the useful one of improving navigation, and another so interesting to all who have a taste for...
8316From James Madison to William Lambert, 15 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have duly received your favour of the 8th. inst: with the two copies of your Report relative to the Latitude & Longitude of the Capitol at Washington. My confidence in the Ability with which the Observations & calculations have been made, justifies me in inferring that the result will be as honorable to yourself, as the object was worthy of the national Councils. One of the Copies will be...
8317David B. Lee to Thomas Jefferson, 15 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Were I not perfectly convinced of your entire devotion to the welfare and honor of your Country, and the genuine patriotic zeal which you have heretofore displayed in fostering the rising genius of America ; I should not dare solicit your patronage in the case which I am now going to lay before you— But being penetrated with the most profound conviction, of your truly philosophic mode of...
8318Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 15 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours covering the dft: on the Messrs: Leipers of Philada: has been rec d , & is sent on to Philada: for payment, this day, should it be met you will only have to pay postage going & advise of payment.— I sent you this day by M r Wren ’s Boat, to Milton , a package from F. A. Mayo the Book binder here— I am gratified to be able to inform you of Jefferson
8319Bernard Peyton to Charles C. Watson & Sons, 15 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
My friend M r Jefferson put in my hands to day the enclosed dft on Mess Thos Leiper & Sons of your place, for $75. drawn by George G Leiper , which will no doubt be paid on application, I therefore conclude it will be as well to remitt it to you, together with the five dollars U States note, also under cover herewith on a/c my bill with you, to the credit of which you will please apply it say...
8320Nicholas P. Trist to Thomas Jefferson, 14 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
This work has just made its appearance here, and I am confident You will not consider as thrown away, the time you will have spent in reading it.— I leave this tomorrow, after a tedious stay of more weeks than, on my arrival, I expected to spend days.— Browse writes that there are letters w from Monticello waiting for me at home; From them, I hope to have the pleasure of Learning in a few...
8321From James Madison to Thomas Cramer, 13 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I recd. a few days ago your favor communicatg the resolution of the Agricultural Society of the Valley, placing my name on the list of its honorary members. I feel much indebted to the Society for this flattering mark of their attention, for which I beg that my acknowledgts. may be presented. I wish there were not necessarily mingled with them, a regret that no returns of more value are likely...
8322“George G. Leiper” to Thomas Jefferson, 11 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
G,, G,, Leiper presents his Compliments to T. Jefferson Esq r and has the pleasure to inform him that on his Return to Town , met with an Acquaintance and Neighbour who furnished him with all that is Necessary to prosecute his Journey which supersedes the Necessity of using his Draft . RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 18 Apr. 1822 from Charlottesville and so...
8323Thomas Jefferson’s Order on Bernard Peyton for “George G. Leiper,” 11 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Pay to George G. Lieper or order seventy five Dollars for value recieved on account of Sir Mr Raphael is requested to furnish mr Lieper cash for this. MS ( MHi ); written on a half sheet; signature torn to cancel order; adjacent to signature: “Col o Bernard Peyton Richmond .” Enclosed in “George G. Leiper” to TJ, 11 Apr. 1822 .
8324To James Madison from Archibald W. Hamilton, 10 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to enclose, copies of letters for your friendly consideration: during the last four years, I held the appointment of Assistant Deputy Quarter Master General, in the Army of the United States: I have been, during that period, constantly occupied in the line of my duty: literally speaking “from Maine to Georgia.” The law of the 2d March 1821. reducing the army, having excluded all...
8325David Abbot to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I write to You on a subject which I think of great importance and because in your life I think you have done a great deal of good because you are in a situation to do much on the subject which I shall mention, and because I think You have been a friend to the people, in stead of favoring a chosen few—You will not Sir, think this a piece of flatery; my situation forbids it— but few Years have...
8326“George G. Leiper” to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1822, with Jefferson’s Note (Jefferson Papers)
George, G, Leiper , Son of Tho s Leiper of Phi a presents his Respectful Compliments to T. Jefferson Esq r and Requests the favour of a few Moments private Conversation with him. Note by TJ beneath endorsement: I gave him ord. on B. Peyton 75. D and took his on his father
8327Richard Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 10 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The governor tells me that the cement which I sent you did not answer at all. From the circumstance of all our tryals with it being successful, and the very same material as that sent in the barrels, being considered equal to the imported cement, by the workmen on the canal at Columbia S o Carolina ; I am induced to believe that the failure was occasiond by the want of proper management in the...
8328Enclosure: Richard Randolph’s Directions for Making Cement, [ca. 10 April 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Spred Spread four measures of the powder upon a wooden floor, from six to ten or twelve inches thick. Sprinkle one measure of water equally over the surface. turn up the bed and mix it carefully, so as that the whole shall be equally damp or wet, then heap it up into a compact mass, and let it lie covered in a damp shady place or cellar two or three days; Then spread it on the same floor and...
8329To James Madison from William Smith, 9 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
Mr. George Scott & Hord Watts attended on the River at the time you were Notifyed, Mr. Bradley only with them. Mr Watses recollection only goes Back to Thirty Six years or thereabouts. Mr. Scott recollects the River before the old Gentleman your Father purchased the Land he states it belonged to Roger Dixon & sold by Colo. James Barbour to Pritaman Merry your Father Giving Merry 5£ for his...
8330Cesario Bias (for Bernard Peyton) to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Johnson you will receive 2 Boxes Busts which have been delivered to him in good order, if so delivered to you please pay Freight as is customary. Bernard Peyton By Cesario Bias 2 Boxes RC ( MHi ); postscript adjacent to closing; addressed: “M r Th: Jefferson Montisello ”; with notations by TJ on verso:
8331Thomas Jefferson to James Breckinridge, 9 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 28. was recieved on the 7 th inst. we failed in having a Quorum on the 1 st . mr Johnson and Gen l Taylor were laboring for Lithgow in Richmond , and mr Madison
8332Thomas Jefferson to Francis Eppes, 9 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Mar. 22. did not reach me till a few days ago. that of Feb 6 . had been recieved in that month. being chiefly a statement of facts, it did not seem to require an answer, and my burthen of letter writing is so excessive as to restrain me to answers absolutely necessary. I think, with you, that you had now better turn in to the study of the law. as no one can read a whole day...
8333Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s List of Books Recommended for Reading Law, [ca. 9 April 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Bracton . English Brooke ’s abridgment. 4 to edn. Thomas ’s Coke Littleton 3. v. 8 vo Coke ’s 2 d 3 d and 4 th
8334Carter H. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
My friends M r Abbot & M r Myers , gentlemen of the Richmond -bar, being about to take a ride into the upper country which will probably lead them through your neighbourhood, I take the liberty of offering them an introduction to you. Your reception of them will be a favour to me which will be gratefully remembered. I have been much concerned to hear of your bad health since the period of my...
8335Hugh Nelson to Thomas Jefferson, 9 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
By this Mail I have forwarded a parcel of Cuttings of the Muscatel Vine, which D r Wallace of Fauquier left with me to be forwarded to you—I hope they will come to hand safe and in due time to avail yourself of the polite attention of the Doctor With sentiments of great Respect RC ( DLC ); endorsed by TJ as received 14 Apr. 1822 and so recorded in SJL .
8336To John Adams from William Lambert, 8 April 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have the honor to inclose two printed copies of a report relative to thee latitude and longitude of the Capitol, in this City; one of which is intended for your own use; the other, for the use of such College, or Seminary of learning in Massachusetts, as you may select. I have the honor to be, / Your most Obedt. Servt. MHi : Adams Papers.
8337To James Madison from William Lambert, 8 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inclose two printed copies of a report relative to the latitude and longitude of the Capitol in this City; one of which is intended for your own use, the other for the use of the University or Seminary of learning near Charlottesville. With great respect, I have the honor to be, Your most Obedt. servant, RC ( DLC ). Addressed by Lambert to JM, and franked. Docketed by JM....
8338To James Madison from Horace C. Story, 8 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
Lieut. Story of the U.S. Corps of Engineers presents his most respectful compliments to the Hon. Mr. Madison, & transmits from this place the accompanying pamphlet intrusted to his charge by the Salem East India Marine Society. He regrets that no more appropriate mode of forwarding it to its place of destination is within his power. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Horace Cullen Story (1792–1823),...
8339Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 8 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 5th: cur t is now before me . Your two Boxes from Alexandria have arrived, & I have just engaged Johnson to take them up in his Boat, which is now here. In the The last note you sent me for the renewal of yours at the Virginia Bank , was filled up, payable to Th: J. Randolph , but he had not endorsed it, I however had a power of Att y
8340Peter B. Read to Thomas Jefferson, 8 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall start, to morrow morning to Buckingham after my tools, & will be back on thursday evening, will thank you to meet me at this place on Friday between ten & two Oclock, for the purpose of haveing a full understanding with each other respecting, your saw mill , & the repaires wanting on this RC ( MHi ); addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esqr”; endorsed by TJ as received 9 Apr. 1822 and so...
8341Horace C. Story to Thomas Jefferson, 8 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Lieut. Story of the U.S. Corps of Engineers , presents his most respectful compliments to the Hon. M r Jefferson , & transmits from this place the accompanying pamphlet , intrusted to his charge by the Salem East India Marine Society , of which they beg M r Jefferson ’s acceptance. Lieut. Story
8342To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1822 (Madison Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 29. did not come to hand until the 4th. instant. Only mr. Cabell, Genl. Cocke and myself attended. Messrs. Johnson and Taylor were retained in Richmond on Lithgow’s case, and Genl. Breckenridge hindered by business. It was not material as there was not a single thing requisite to act on. We have to finish the 4. rows and appendages this summer which will be done and then to...
8343American Antiquarian Society to Thomas Jefferson, [received 7 April 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
HEREWITH you will receive a Report on the state of T he A merican A ntiquarian S ociety , made at the Annual Meeting in October last. The facts it discloses, it is presumed you will be gratified to learn, as they evince its respectable standing and condition. But to communicate this, is not the only motive for addressing you on the present occasion. It is now nearly a year since the Society...
8344Enclosure: Report of the American Antiquarian Society, 23 October 1821, enclosure no. 1 in American Antiquarian Society … (Jefferson Papers)
REPORT P resented at the A nnual M eeting of THE AMERICAN ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY , O ctober , 1821. —●— The Committee appointed to report at this Meeting, on the state of T he A merican A
8345Enclosure: Prospectus for Archæologia Americana. Transactions and Collections of the American Antiquarian Society … (Jefferson Papers)
PROPOSAL for CONTINUING THE PUBLICATION of the Transactions and Collections of the American Antiquarian Society . —●— THE work will be commenced as soon as sufficient encouragement is obtained, and continued at indefinite periods, as materials shall be collected. It will be published in numbers, of such a size as may be conveniently formed into volumes corresponding with that already...
8346Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 7 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of Mar. 26. is duly recieved and I am truly thankful to you for your kind attention to the busts, which I have no doubt I shall safely recieve through the hands of Col o Peyton . I learn with pleasure the continuance of your health. that bodily activity should decline with age is a law of nature. I am very little able to walk, but I ride daily and without fatigue, and otherwise enjoy a...
8347Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Cramer, 7 April [1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d on the 4 th inst. your favor of Mar. 4 . inform g me of my nomination as an honorary member of the Agricultural society of the Valley , I accept with just respect the membership of the society , but and am bound to
8348Thomas Jefferson to Theodosius Hansford, 7 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of Mar. 15. with the books stated in the catalogue it covered, and the natural substances accompanying them, and on behalf of the Visitors and of the University I return you thanks for this kind donation. they shall be carefully preserved, and faithfully delivered to that institution so soon as it opens. I hope it will become worthy of the favors of which you...
8349Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 7 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 29. did not come to hand until the 4 th instant . only mr Cabell , Gen l Cocke and myself attended. mess rs Johnson and Taylor were retained in
8350Frederick A. Mayo to Thomas Jefferson, 7 April 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The Books you where pleased to send to be bound, are done, but the bundle beeing too large (as I supposed) to forward by Mail, I therefore left the same at Capt: Peyton ’s, who informd me that he had chances most every Day to forward the same by waggon, he also promised to give the Bundle to some carefull person, I inclosed with your honour’s books, also Hennig ’s Justice , which should have...