8661Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Ritchie, 7 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I see with much concern in your paper of the 3 d that they are endeavoring to compromit me on the subject of the next President. the informn of the said to come from a gent. from Columbia is totally unfounded, & you will observe that the Augusta Chronicle cited also as giving an acc t of the same Caucus says not a word of any letter from me. for all of the gentlemen named as subjects of the future
8662Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Notice for Anonymous Insertion in Richmond Enquirer, [ca. 7 January 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
In our paper of the 3 d we quot under the head of the ‘Next President’ we quoted from the Petersbg Intelligencer the information of a Gentleman from Columbia S.C. on this subject mentioning that in a Caucus of the members assembled there for the nomn of a Presid t a letter was read from
8663From John Adams to George Washington Adams, 6 January 1822 (Adams Papers)
A cold frosty snowy morning. I have received your No 11. I am glad you have got through the spirit of laws. You ought to read the Persian letters, the temple of Gnidus, and the other works of Montesquieu. But before you proceed further, I advise you to read, again, your father’s lectures on Rhetoric and Oratory, and that with close attention, steady care, and keen discernment—for although you...
8664Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 6 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved two hours ago your favor of the 3 d and lose no time in executing the bond and lodging it in the post office. if the legislature were to cancel our debt, and give us the derelict money, the latter would build the Library, and our annuity being free we could instantly take measures for opening the University . but I am sorry to learn from mr Cabell that the opposition to the...
8665To John Adams from Henry R. Schoolcraft, 5 January 1822 (Adams Papers)
Henry R. Schoolcraft has the honor, with this note, to present to John Adams Esqr., the inclosed geological memoir, which he begs may accepted with the respectful compliments of the author. MHi : Adams Papers.
8666To James Madison from Henry R. Schoolcraft, 5 January 1822 (Madison Papers)
Henry R. Schoolcraft has the honor of presenting to James Madison Esqr., the inclosed geological memoir, which he begs will be accepted with the respectful compliments of the author. RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793–1864) was a geologist and later an ethnologist who wrote voluminously about his travels in Missouri, Arkansas, and the Great Lakes region and the Indians he...
8667Joseph C. Cabell’s Statement of Funds Needed by the University of Virginia, [by 1 January 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
To liberate the Funds—on 1 st Jan: 1822. 1. A remission of the debt $60.000. 2. To liberate the annuities of 1822. & 1823 30.000 $90.000 .00
8668Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Allen, [5 January 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Th:J. returns his thanks to mr Allen for the copy with which he has been favored of his agricul address to the Berkshire associan , expresses his great pleasure on it’s succesful progress, and with his best wishes for it’s continued improvem t
8669Arthur S. Brockenbrough to James Oldham, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have your communication of this date to Mr Jefferson written no doubt to injure me in the estimation of Mr J , and wherein you state “Since the 2nd Novr last I have repeatedly solicited a settlement of my work with the Proctor of this fact there is evidence ” I admit that you have frequently mentioned the subject of a settlement by arbitrators, and I as often have proposed going on with the...
8670Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed was omitted in my letter of yesterday . frdly salutns. perhaps some other paper was inadvertly put in it’s place. if so be so good as to return it by mail. RC ( ViU: TJP ); dateline above postscript, which was added separately; addressed: “ Joseph C. Cabell esquire or in his absence Chapman Johnson esquire both of the Senate of Virginia now in Richmond ”; franked; postmarked
8671John Laval to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The Dio Cassius , mentioned in my letter of the 9 th of Oct r ult o , & the only one I have, is in Sixteens or 16 mo , of the Size of the inclosed leaf on Which the latin title is copied, Well printed on Good type & Good paper, all Greek, except two titles, at the head of each volume, one latin & the other greek, & the Summa Capita in latin, Without notes. being desirous to offer you a choice...
8672Thomas Munroe to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you very sincerely, Sir, for the kind expressions contained in your Letter of 1 t instant , rec d today.—The favorable terms you were pleased to use towards me, in a Letter you did me the honor to address to me in 1815, approving the humble Official Agency, I had exercised under you, and by your appointment, together with your the urbane and polite treatment I had always received from...
8673Thomas Jefferson to Jonathan Russell, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns thanks to mr Russell for the Agricultural address he has been so kind as to send him . retired from such occupations himself, he recieves it as a mark of friendly recollections and good will from mr Russell which he reciprocates sincerely; and with his best wishes for the prosperity of the plough he salutes mr Russell with great esteem & respect. RC ( Raab Collection,...
8674Henry R. Schoolcraft to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Henry R. Schoolcraft presents his respectful compliments to Thomas Jefferson Esqr., and solicits the honor of his acceptance of the accompanying memoir . RC ( CSmH: JF-BA ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esqr. Virginia ”; endorsed by TJ as received 17 Jan. 1822 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure: Schoolcraft , A Memoir, on the Geological Position of a Fossil Tree,...
8675Thomas Jefferson to Jesse Torrey, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you Sir for the copy of the 2 d edn of your Moral Instructor. I had read the 1 st edn with great satisfn and encoraged it’s reading in my family to read it . I do not however think the 2 d edn has gained by the omission of the extracts from Volney ’s l. of nature. it’s publication will be useful, but age & a stiff
8676Augustus B. Woodward to Thomas Jefferson, 5 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The Reverend Cave Jones , of the City of New-York , has recently manifested to me, a willingness to accept a respectable situation in the new central University ; should the stations not already be filled. D r Jones is a respectable clergyman of New-York , of the Episcopalian persuasion, and of profound erudition. Lamented dissensions have induced him to turn his views, a second time, to...
8677To John Adams from Peter Thatcher Vose, 4 January 1822 (Adams Papers)
If you could have rejoiced on the morning of the 25th. ulto. in the momentary but happy interview, in which I had the honour and satisfaction to participate with you. How much more Sir, had I reason to rejoice or be over joyed to See & behold ‘The Sage of Quincy’ or Montezillo Sitting under his own ‘vine & fig tree’! happy in the bosom of his family. so affable so affectionate so cordial.—And...
8678Peter Burtsell to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January [1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of receiving by mail your letter of 19 th Ult o in which you note having received the Copy of ‘ Coltons Lacon’ which I had taken the liberty of sending to you— It was intended by me as a small tribute of respect to one of my countrymen who had taken so distinguished a part in her History It is very gratifying to me that you have done me the honour of accepting the Book—on a...
8679Jonathan Thompson to Thomas Jefferson, 4 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec’d per the mail your letter of 23 Ult. with the Invoice of the case of Books rec’d per the Ship Imperial from Havre — I have caused the Duties to be estimated & the freight & other expenses paid & will forward the case by the first Vessel to your correspondent Capt. Bernard Peyton Richmond , as heretofore directed—The Invoice is herewith returned & subjoined is an account of the...
8680Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Jonathan Thompson, [ca. 4 January 1822] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq To Jonathan Thompson D r 1821 Dec r 31 To duty on one case of Books rec d per ship Imperial from Havre
8681To John Adams from Francis Henderson, 3 January 1822 (Adams Papers)
As I am a stranger to you, the subject matter of this letter must be my excuse for using the freedom of addressing you. In 1795 I married the orphan daughter and only child of the late Lieut. Colo. John Laurens of South Carolina, by whom I have one child living,—a Son,—now of age and with me, having finished his Education at the University of Edinburgh. Being engaged, since my Son’s arrival...
8682From George Washington Adams to William Smith Shaw, 3 January 1822 (Adams Papers)
I am directed by my Father to congratulate you upon the handsome acquisition you have lately made for the purpose of establishing the Athenæum in a more convenient and appropriate position and to request of you the name of the munificent donor who is announced as having given you a building for the purpose. Pursuant to previous custom I have to request of you to ask Messr Wells and Lilly in my...
8683Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved a letter from M r Griffin a member of the legislature on the subject of the University , to which I have this day given an answer . not knowing to what purpose it may be used I inclose the letter and a copy of the answer for the information of mr Johnson and yourself, to enable you to meet any quotation which might be made otherwise than in the genuine terms & spirit of the...
8684Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 3 January [1822] (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here on the 30 th ult: and took my seat in the senate on 31 st . My general health is good, & the disease in my ear considerably diminished. I feel myself in a situation to return zealously & vigorously to the duties of my station, and for that purpose have taken up my lodgings at the Eagle Hotel . I trust there will be no relapse in my ear, and as to my general health my morning...
8685Thomas Jefferson to Henry A. S. Dearborn, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Dec. 12. with a note of the duties & charges on the articles you recieved for me from Marseilles was long on the road and is recently recieved. I have this day written to Col o Bernard Peyton my correspondent in Richmond to remit you immediately the amount noted of 78. D 23 C which I hope will get safe to your hands. the object of the present is merely to inform you of it and to...
8686Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Griffin, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Our last mail brought the letter of Dec. 22. with which you were pleased to honor me, and in which you ‘request my answer to the following interrogatories. Should the legislature cancel the bonds and release the University from it’s debts to the literary fund will the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia ensure that no further applications for appropriations from the revenue of...
8687Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
At the time of recieving your letter of Oct. 29. I did not advert that an answer was required to that part which mentioned your thought of removing to Washington . your subsequent one of Dec. 7. first called my attention to it. there is at George-town a mr Millegan , a boo an Englishman and bookbinder equal to any in America . he always bound for me until I transferred my work in that way to...
8688James Oldham to Thomas Jefferson, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Since the 2 of November last I have repetedly solicited a settlement of my worke with the Proctor , of this fact, their is evidence—on yesterday I renewed the subject again when he positively refused to do any thing with it—and decleared that I should not receive one cent of pay until it suted him to give it—I am advised to make an appeale to Mr Jefferson and to give a statement of the...
8689Thomas Jefferson to James Oldham, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
It is I sincerely regret that any difficulties should arise between mr Brockenbrough and yourself on the subject of your contracts, but this it is totally foreign to my office to intermeddle with them. I cannot entangle myself in the labyrinth of questions between the Proctor & undertakers. as the contracts are made with him, with him they must be settled as they would be with any other...
8690Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Our river has been so blocked up with ice that the boats could not run till now. the day before yesterday Wood ’s boats took off 50. barrels of flour for me, which will be followed as fast as I can a e ffect between the difficulties of the mill and boats.— mr James Pleasants informed me some days ago that he had in his hands for me a sum of something upwards of 100.D. which on the 26 th ult. I...
8691Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I yesterday rec d from the custom House at Boston , thro’ Gen l H. A. S. Dearborn , twenty five Boxes Wine & Oil for you, & also a Medal:— The Wine & Oil I have this day forwarded by a careful Waggoner to Charlottesville , care M r Ja s Leitch :— the Medal I have retained, to send by some private hand, lest it should be lost.—all which I wish safe to hand.— RC
8692Thomas Mann Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 3 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Pendleton a Director of the Literary Fund has within this hour agreed with me to complete the Loan to the University , out of money now in Bank. He authorizes me to assure you of his vote when the Bond arrives, which renders the transaction sure. I need not observe that if M r Griffin s proposition to cancel the debt due from the University should prevail, the loan authorized by the act of...
8693From John Adams to François Adriaan Van der Kemp, 2 January 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have transmitted to Mr. Quincy, extracts from two of your letters, relative to the name and family of Keimper. — I rejoice in all your joys and wish you many returns of your happy anniversary.— I agree with you in the merit of Govr. Clinton.— In all elective governments there is a perpetual conflict for power between two great parties, among the people. I have been astonished and confounded...
8694To James Madison from George Joy, 2 January 1822 (Madison Papers)
If a man were to note the Coincidencies of his day, he might find a bookful of amusement in the evening of Life. Poring yesterday over an old Correspondence, I had just reached the following Viz “Had the Dollars arrived, I dare say they would have fallen to 3/ an ounce, and if I were to send an expedition to Pandæmonium to bring away the Roof in a Hurricane, Gold would fall to the same price....
8695To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 2 January 1822 (Madison Papers)
We beg to refer you to the annexed annual report upon Tobacco &c. The Sales of last month have been limitted, amounting only to about 400 Hhds. of which, 182 were Virginia leaf & 140 Strips—60 Hhds Kentucky leaf & 7 Strips—2 Hhds. Maryland, fair quality @ 7½. Holders have been pretty steady during the month; but by the last advices from Virginia received by the packet, it does appear to us...
8696John F. Lamb to Thomas Jefferson, 2 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
As a friend to Science, and as a native of Virginia , I feel an interest in the progress of the University , which at present occupies so much of your attention—And for motives, which, (though not expressed,) may appear obvious, should be pleased to receive your answer to the following queries.— Is it intended that a Medical School shall form a part of the University of Virginia ? If a Medical...
8697Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 2 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved duly your favor of Dec. 22. and felt sincere satisfaction at the assurances it expressed of your continued friendship. of this indeed I never entertained a doubt, nor that this was the governing principle of your endeavors to promote my interests. these I saw plainly were faithful & zealous always and gave me therefore unbounded confidence in your care of my affairs. these were...
8698Thomas Jefferson to Edward Graham, 1 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
It is of considerable interest to myself, and of some to Cap t Paxton that the inclosed letter should have a safe conveyance to him. not knowing his nearest post office I take the liberty of giving it the protection of your cover with a request that you will be so kind as to address it to the post office or other place from which he will be most likely to get it safely . with my apology for...
8699Thomas Jefferson to John Leyburn, 1 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
When I was at the Natural bridge I mentioned to you that I would endeavor to procure a copy of Greenlee ’s survey, to which my patent must yield if there were any difference. I have since recieved a from the Surveyor of Botetourt a certified copy of it, of which I now inclose you an exact copy. you will see by that that Tremble in running my lines followed exactly on those of Greenlee which he...
8700Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Munroe, 1 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I have every disposition to do any act of service to you within the limits of propriety. but withdrawn from the world & unauthorised by office or any other qualifn I do not feel myself entitled to address a lre to the Emperor of Russia , C t Nesselrode or any of the authorities of that country. however I am happy however in being satisfied believing that with the patronage of mr Adams & m r...
8701Thomas Jefferson to William Paxton, 1 January 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose to you a letter to mr Ochiltree, Leyburn , because I wish you to be informed of it’s contents, and when read I will pray you co to contrive it to him by any safe opportunity. After parting with you at the Natural bridge a little reflection may made me sensible that the sum of 5.D. which you named as your fee could not possibly be even the legal fee. I have here turn d to the fee-law...
8702Jonathan Bull & Mary Bull, 1821 (Madison Papers)
Jonathan Bull & Mary Bull, who were descendants of old Jno. Bull, the head of the family, had inherited contiguous estates in large tracts of land. As they grew up & became well acquainted, a partiality was mutually felt, and advances on several occasions made towards a matrimonial connection. This was particularly recommended by the advantages of putting their two estates under a common...
8703Memorandum Books, 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Jan. 7. Hhd. xp. .25. 14. Drew on B. Peyton in favr. Joseph Gilmore 27.D. being the balance due Gilmore this day. 27. Inclosed to P. Gibson my note to the Virga. bank for eleven hundred and D. for renewal. 28. Nace sewers 1. 31.
8704Charles Le Brun to Thomas Jefferson, 31 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Il s’est déjà ecoulé vingt ans, depuis que j’ai eu l’honneur de vous remettre une lettre de recommandation que m’avait donné pour vous, notre immortel ami le Général Kossiuzko . Ce laps de tems n’a pu me faire oublier les civilités que vous me fites alors, & ce jour, qui m’offre l’occasion de vous en témoigner ma gratitude, est un des plus beaux de ma vie. Je présente donc à votre indulgence &...
8705William Plumer (1789–1854) to Thomas Jefferson, 31 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to send you the enclosed Address,—not with the ambitious hope or expectation that it can in any degree contribute to instruct or amuse a mind so familiar as yours is with every branch of useful knowledge, & particularly with that which is the subject of this discourse—but merely as a mark of the sincere respect & esteem with which I have the honor to be RC ( MHi ); endorsed...
8706Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 31 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed paper was handed to me by our dear Martha , with a request that I would consider it, and say to you what I think of it. General Taylor has certainly stated the objections to mr Hackley ’s claim so fairly, fully and powerfully, that I need not repeat them, observing only that in mentioning the notice which Erving had of the negociation with Alagon , he does not mention mr Hackley...
8707Jonathan Russell to Thomas Jefferson, 30 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Russell presents his respects to M r Jefferson and takes the liberty to offer to him the homage of the enclosed address— RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath body of text; endorsed by TJ as received 3 Jan. 1822 and so recorded in SJL ; with Dft of TJ to Russell, 5 Jan. 1822 , beneath endorsement. RC (
8708“X.Y.Z Cosmopolite” (Christian Schultz) to Thomas Jefferson, [30 December 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
My apology for addressing to you the inclosed extract from a manuscript volume of 300 pages and now in my possession, is, that fame has given you credit for cherishing sentiments too liberal for the age we live in. If this should be the case, and you think the enclosed extracts worthy of your notice, I shall be gratified with your permission to send the whole work for your private perusal— at...
8709Enclosure: Extracts by “X.Y.Z Cosmopolite” (Christian Schultz) from his Defense of Theism, [ca. 30 December 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
(Title) Theism the religion of heaven—all others the offspring of earth. Exemplified in a review of the Law or Five Books of Moses . In which, all the miracles related by that historian, are deduced from natural or political causes. And the total ignorance of that Legislator, concerning the doctrine of the immortality of the soul, and of a future state of rewards and punishments: proved to be...
8710Thomas Jefferson to William Gough, 29 December [1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Dec. 29. wrote to desire him to allow the negroes 2000 ℔ pork and add what is over to the 10 hogs put by for me, as I shall have 6. carpenters there from Apr. thro’ good part of summer FC ( MHi ); abstract in TJ’s hand on a half sheet; partially dated; at head of text: “ Gough .” Recorded in SJL as a letter of 29 Dec. 1821. William Gough (1781–1863), farmer, was a native of Virginia . He...