8791Frederick A. Mayo to Thomas Jefferson, 7 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I hereby take the liberty of forwarding my Acount and I should be verry thankfull of receving a answer to the letter of Octover last , of which your honour made mention in your last letter ; RC ( MHi ); on a sheet folded to form four pages, with letter on p. 1, endorsement on p. 2, enclosure on p. 3, and address on p. 4; addressed: “The Hon: Tho: Jefferson Mounticello ”; franked; postmarked...
8792Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 7 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you my notes for renewal by anticipation as usual. and request you to send me some more blanks. I drew on you yesterday in favor of Wolfe and Raphael for 75.D. and shall forward flour to you as fast as I can get the mill to deliver it, and in time I hope to keep you in funds to meet Bowling ’s order before it is presented. in the mean while I am considerably at a loss to know how things...
8793Jefferson S. Myer to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
This in an entire stranger, might be considered the hight of presumption, but should it not meet your approbation, I hope it will not meet your displeasure; therefore a longer preamble I deem entirely unnecessary , and shall proceed to make known my intentions— In august 1817 I entered the U.S. Military Academy with the intention of making arms my profession, but owing to domestic causes, it...
8794Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Nelson, 5 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclosed letter is addressed, as you will percieve to our representation in both houses of Congress , and availing myself of the consideration of your more immediate relation to our district I take the liberty of putting it under your cover for it’s communication with to them. the proposition came to us from the University of Cambridge , who meant to engage the other Northern seminaries in...
8795William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 5 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you a thousand thanks for your kind & friendly letter of the 24 th ult o . The details as to the state of your health I had been long wishing for—they are now doubly gratifying to me, as they inform me that you have so perfectly recovered from the only inroad I had ever known on your constitution. And this attack I percieve was brought on by an inattention to the sound maxim— il n’y a...
8796Jesse C. Young to Thomas Jefferson, 5 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith send for your perusal a copy of “ Murray ’s English Grammar Simplified , ” by Allen Fisk , a Gentleman of this city; which you will be pleased to consider as an offering to yourself. My motive in sending the above mentioned volume to you sir, is, that you may be pleased to give it, (if consistant with your other avocations,) an attentive perusal; and if you should find it to contain...
8797Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 4 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you the annual report of the Visitors of the University to the Literary board with it’s documents, to be laid before the Legislature . we have had two copies prepared, one for each house, of the ground plan of the establishment. but a s these are in a box, not proper for the mail, & the girls expect to set out for Richmond on Saturday, I will send the box by them, and you will...
8798To John Adams from William Tudor, Jr., 3 December 1821 (Adams Papers)
I take the liberty of sending you a copy of a Report which is to be acted upon in Town meeting this day week—A chain of circumstances forced me to be a good deal instrumental in getting this affair into its present shape. Several gentlemen of the Committee devoted their great legal knowledge & very sound discretion to the preparation of the Bills, which should furnish the ground work of our...
8799From James Madison to Frederick C. Schaeffer, 3 December 1821 (Madison Papers)
I have recd. with your letter of Novr. 19: the copy of your address at the ceremonial of laying the Corner Stone of St. Mathews Church in N. York. It is a pleasing & persuasive example of pious zeal, united with pure benevolence; and of cordial attachment to a particular creed, untinctured with Sectarian illiberality. It illustrates the excellence of a system which, by a due distinction to...
8800Levett Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 3 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately received from Professor Adelung of St Petersburg , his last work on the general classification of the Languages with a request, that I would tender you a Copy of it, with the homage of his respect. The Subject treated of in this work, is known to have deeply engaged your researches, and you will hence see with lively interest the result of the labors of this learned philologist....
8801Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 3 December [1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Dec. 3. wrote that I had acknol d rec t of my books before my departure to Bedf d & that if he would send my bill I would order payment by return of mail. FC ( MHi ); abstract in TJ’s hand on verso of RC of Mayo to TJ, 26 Nov. 1821 ; partially dated. Recorded in SJL as a letter of 3 Dec. 1821.
8802From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 2 December 1821 (Adams Papers)
I should have answer’d your Letter earlier could I write with my accustomed care but it fatigues me so much I feel too much inclined to neglect my usually pleasant occupations— I received a Letter yesterday from your brother which indicates a very seriously discontented mind and makes me very apprehensive that his disposition is acquiring a habit of complaining and uneasiness calculated to...
8803William B. McCorkle to Thomas Jefferson, 2 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty of addressing a lette r on a Subject which I wish some information hoping you will condesend so for as to furnish me with it The Subject is Revolutionary claims for Bounty Lands for Service Rendered the state of Virginia in the Contin ent al Line provision was made by several acts of the Legislature of Virginia for the Continental Troops. A Cit i zen of this place who...
8804To James Madison from Mathew Carey, 1 December 1821 (Madison Papers)
I am writing some essays on the situation & policy of this Country, previous to the revolution—and am desirous of obtaining information on the following points. Was the balance of trade between Great Britain & the southern Colonies, particularly Va. against the latter? Was there a heavy balance due from the Colonies to Great Britain? Can you form any idea of the amount? Your obt. hble. servt....
8805Mathew Carey to Thomas Jefferson, 1 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
You will excuse, I hope, the liberty I take in requesting information, of some importance in a discussion in which I am engaged. Can you inform me what was the situation of the people of Virginia , & the other southern states, respecting their engagements to the merchants of Great Britain previous to the Revolution ? Were they not, generally, deeply in debt? Was not the balance as generally...
8806John H. Cocke to Thomas Jefferson, 1 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your not having informed me, that I was appointed by the Board of Visitors at the meeting last Spring to examine the Bursars Acco ts —( M r Garrett being under the impression you so informed him)—and being desirous to have his Acco ts passed, we have to ask the favor of you to refer to the proceedings of that meeting and give us the necessary information to enable us to proceed with proper...
8807Thomas Jefferson to John H. Cocke, 1 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The only entries entry made on our journal formally is that of Oct. 3. 20. (on the subject of your letter ) & is in these words. ‘resolv d that Joseph C. Cabell be, & he is hereby desired and authorised to examine & verify the accounts of the preceding year not already examined & verified.’ mr Cabell , at the time expressed some fears he might not att be able to attend, and proposed to...
8808John T. Kirkland to Thomas Jefferson, 1 December 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The Corporation of this University desire to unite with other Institutions in presenting to Congress the Memorial , of which a printed copy is herewith sent. They have authorized me to subscribe it officially, to transmit it to the several Colleges, Academies, and literary Societies, and to request their concurrence by the signatures of their respective principals. If you shall approve the...
8809Enclosure: Memorial of Learned Institutions to Congress, [before 1 December 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
to the HONORABLE THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES . The Memorial of divers Colleges , Academies , and literary and scientific Societies within the United States humbly shows , T hat the several Institutions, who, by their respective presiding officers, have subscribed this Memorial, are deeply interested in the progress of good knowledge; and regret to find from...
8810Enclosure: Account of Loans from the Literary Fund to the University of Virginia, 9 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , To the LITERARY FUND , DR. FOR LOANS. FIRST LOAN. 1820—April 13, To warrant on the treasury in favor of A. Garrett , Bursar, for which a bond of the
8811Enclosure: Account of University of Virginia’s Annual Appropriation from the Literary Fund, 9 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with THE LITERARY FUND , CR. FOR THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION OF $15,000. 1819. To the following warrants for this year’s annuity, viz:
8812Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough to the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 26 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , } P roctor ’ s O ffice , November 26, 1821. In compliance with the duty enjoined on me, I now lay before you, the following report of the state and condition of the buildings of the University of Virginia , accompanied with a statement of the amount of the Proctor’s drafts on the Bursar for the last 12 or 14 months, and the balance that will be required to complete...
8813Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Statement of his Drafts on the University of Virginia Bursar, [ca. 26 November … (Jefferson Papers)
A STATEMENT of the amount of the Proctor ’s Drafts on the Bursar of the University of Virginia , on account of the Buildings and the contingent expences, from the 1 st day of October, 1820 , to the 26 th day of November, 1821 , both days inclusive. This sum to John M. Perry , on account of his several contracts for brick and wood work, lumber, &c.
8814Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Statement of Balances Due for Construction of the University of Virginia, [ca. 26 … (Jefferson Papers)
A STATEMENT of the balances due to individuals by the University of Virginia , as far as they can be ascertained at present, and the balances that will be due to the undertakers, when their contracts are completed. This sum to meet the foregoing accepted drafts, $ 2,380 33 Do. J. M. Perry , for the three parcels of land purchased of him, with the improvements thereon, at valuation, ...
8815Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account with the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1821—March 31, To balance due per report of this date, $ 1,296
8816Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s General Account for the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
DR. THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , in account with ALEXANDER GARRETT , Bursar. CR. 1819— March 29 , To disbursements p. account and
8817Enclosure: Alexander Garrett’s Account of Unappropriated Funds for the University of Virginia, 27 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
UNAPPROPRIATED FUNDS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA , THIS 27 th NOVEMBER, 1821. This balance remaining in the Treasury, pr. Bursar’s account and report , $ 447 84 Balance remaining in the Bank of Virginia to the credit of the
8818Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 29–30 November 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia by special call on Thursday the 29 th of November 1821. at the University , two members only attending, towit Thomas Jefferson and Chapman Johnson , they adjourned to the next day. November 30. present Thomas Jefferson ,
8819From James Madison to Dolley Madison, [30 November 1821] (Madison Papers)
I snatch a moment and a very bad pen to tell you that we ended our journey in good time that is before it was dark. The roads, with a little exception, were better than was expected. We found every body well, much regretting that you could not join in the visit. It was well that I did not decline it, for there would not have been a Quorum without me, Gen’l Taylor & Mr. Breckinridge, not being...
8820Minutes of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia, 30 November 1821 (Madison Papers)
November 30. Present Thomas Jefferson, Chapman Johnson, James Madison & John Hartwell Cocke. The board being informed that of the 60,000.D. permitted to be borrowed from the Literary fund by the act of the last General assembly, the sum of 29.100.D. only has as yet been obtained, and that there is uncertainty as to the time when the balance may be obtained they deem it expedient that the...