8951To John Adams from A. & J.W. Picket, 8 October 1821 (Adams Papers)
We address you on a subject of vital importance: to which we presume you have given much attention; we mean the subject of Female Education. In our opinion, it has not, at least in this country, received that high regard, which its nature requires. If it be worthy of national concern to educate young men well , we believe it no less necessary to bestow the same care on the education of...
8952Reuben G. Beasley to Thomas Jefferson, 8 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The books mentioned in the letter herewith from your booksellers have been shipped on board the American ship Imperial bound to New York and addressed to the Collector at that port with request to follow your directions relative to them. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ Thomas Jefferson Esqr”; endorsed by TJ. Recorded in SJL as received 22 Dec. 1821. Enclosure: de Bure Frères to TJ, 24 Aug. 1821...
8953From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Quincy Adams, 7 October 1821 (Adams Papers)
The Enterprize has just arrived and brought all the stray baggage which will be delivered to us tomorrow morning—A Gentleman has just called to announce to us this very acceptable inform news who says he made every exertion to expedite its return—Of the Coachman and Elizabeth we have heard nothing but are in hopes they will be here tomorrow night and should they arrive I propose to leave New...
8954From Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams to John Adams, 7 October 1821 (Adams Papers)
The plan of your father to follow us as far as the cross roads to Dedham prevented my taking leave of you I therefore hasten to write you a few lines in explanation and to let you know how we go on—Our journey was tolerably pleasant until we reached Blakes at West Greenwich where the Coachman was taken sick and we were obliged to hurry on to New London as I was impatient to consult a...
8955From James Madison to Lafayette, [ca. 7 October 1821] (Madison Papers)
I did not receive, my dr. frd. your favor of July 1. till a few weeks ago. It came thro’ the post office from N. York. Of Dr. Barba I have not heard a word. I shall keep in mind the title your recommendation gives to any marks of my attention, for which opportunities may be afforded. I have read with great pleasure your opinion occasioned by the Budget. Sentiments so noble, in language so...
8956Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Poplar Forest Plantings and Geography, 1 February 1811–6 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Elevations above the height of the eye in the Porticos at Poplar Forest—5’ error of instrum t 1811 E. horison W. horison S. horison Feb. 1 0.
8957To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 6 October 1821 (Madison Papers)
Tobacco has been in good demand this week, particularly for the last three days & the sales are not far from 400 Hhds, chiefly Virginias, & at an advance of full ½ upon strips & ¼ upon leaf—holders are looking for a further advance of ¼ perhaps ½. & will probably be sparing sellers until then. The rise is owing to the continued accounts of short supplies this season, the expected arrival of...
8958John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Esteemed fav r 25 th Ult o with letter and original Certificates of the late Gen l Kosciuskos funds examined & found Conformable thereto. as per, inclosed Receipt of M r Lears, of yesterday—duplicate I reserve in Case of Accident.—At M r Lears better leisure (having to Attend County Court) I proposed, to Accompany him—if Necessary—to Bank of Colum
8959Charles Yancey (1766–ca. 1825) to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
my Brother Joel Yancey of Kentucky , often writes me, & often Mentions you, in a late letter he says “pray dont forget to present me in Respectfull terms to our good Republican Father, friend, & benefacter M r Jefferson ,” I avail myself of this opportunity to assure You My dear sir that I have Never lost sight of the obligation the people are under to you, for the Many years hard Labor You...
8960To James Madison from Mackay & Campbell, 4 October 1821 (Madison Papers)
There is $400. of your $800. note due on tomorrow, which we will have to pay, having no note of yours to renew it. We enclose a note dated 12th. inst for $400. which please sign & return so that we may replace the money to be advanced tomorrow. There is some furniture here marked R. Cutts respecting which we have recd. no directions. Can you give us any? Yours Very Respectfully, Wheat 100 a...
8961From John Quincy Adams to Thomas Boylston Adams, 3 October 1821 (Adams Papers)
List of Keys, left at Quincy by J. Q. Adams—with T. B. A. 1. Padlock large French trunk— marked J. Q. A. 2. Chest—not painted do 3. Chest do do 4. Mahogany box— 5. Small black trunk 6. Trunk de la Volaille 7. Large Hair Trunk. MHi : Adams Papers.
8962To John Jay from Peter Augustus Jay, 3 October 1821 (Jay Papers)
I have received your letter of the 25 Sept. & another from Mary of the 1 st . inst. mentions that she & the children were at New York & that Nancy & Aunt Symmes had arrived & were well. I saw less of Nancy here than I could have wished, but she left this city in better health, than she was in when she came, I wish it may continue to improve—& that Marias might also change for the better....
8963Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 3 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you herewith a list of drafts furnished me this evening by Mr. Brockenbrough which he states will be wanting before you return from Bedford . by his note he wishes a check for $3000. to meet those drafts and to pay for a waggon purchased for the University , I have therefore drawn a check for the $3000. which for your approval if you deem it proper. otherwise the check can be returned,...
8964Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, [3] October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
On the morning of the 1 st inst. Wood ’s boats started from the Shadwell mills , with 45. barrels of flour for me, and he has promised on his return to take immediately 60. barrels more which I have had got in readiness for him at the mill . Mess rs Randolph & Colclaser also promise me they will immediately send down 50. barrels on my account now due. I yesterday drew on you in favor of James...
8965Thomas Jefferson to Giacomo Raggi, 3 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just recieved a letter from mr Appleton dated Leghorn July 7. informing me he had recieved the money remitted him on your account for Madame Raggi , and I have the painful office of announcing to you his further information that on writing to a friend at Carrara he found that she had died three months before that. some of her friends applied for the money, but considering it as yours he...
8966From Thomas Boylston Adams, 2 October 1821 (Adams Papers)
1. U.S. Register—for 1822— 1824/102 Memo—Thomas Boylston Adams—Junr, To be entered as a Candidate for admission as a Cadet at West Point— DNA : RG 94—Records Relating to the U.S. Military Academy.
8967To James Madison from Maury & Latham, 2 October 1821 (Madison Papers)
Enclosed we beg to hand you the valuations of your Tobacco ⅌ Glide—also the account of some which have been sold—to which we may add No. 14 @ 4¾ d. The Tobacco is certainly good, but our manufacturers run now entirely upon long leafed perfect in the points &c; for such we are getting 7½ & the writer knows that your land will produce as fine as Mr Rives in Nelson. We would recommend your...
8968Thomas Jefferson to Littell & Henry, 2 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d yesterday your favor of Sep. 24. & am sorry that I must decline the request you are pleased to make of giving for publicn an opinion on the edn of Blackstone you propose to publish edit. I hav e on two, or at most 3. occns done this under circumstances of peculiar urgency, and letters from me of common compliment to authors who had sent me their books have been sometimes published...
8969DeWitt Clinton to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
It is with great pleasure that I transmit to you by this mail a book relative to the Canals of this State . I gladly avail myself of this occasion to express my sincere veneration for your exalted character and distinguished public services I have taken the liberty of to transmit a similar book for the board of Public Works of
8970Dodge & Oxnard to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
We have the honor to annex a Copy of the letter our Joshua Dodge addressed to you on the 24 th Ultimo & to inclose a Duplicate Bill of lading of the articles shipped for your account & risk per Brig Packet . We remain respectfully RC ( MHi ); on a sheet folded to form four pages, with first enclosure on pp. 1–2, letter on p. 3, and address on p. 4; in a clerk’s hand, signed in a second...
8971To John Adams from Richard Rush, 30 September 1821 (Adams Papers)
Your life will never cease to be useful to your country. In spite of yourself, in spite of your years, you will always belong to it. The incident, from alluding to which I could not refrain in my letter of February, has been followed up by another scarcely of less interest, and which perhaps may one day produce effects still more worthy to be noted. I mean, Sir, the address to the cadets,...
8972To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
Mr Brockenbrough has been closely engaged, since our last meeting in settling the cost of the buildings finished at the University, that we might obtain a more correct view of the state of our funds, and see whether a competency will remain for the Library. He has settled for 6. pavilions, 1. hotel, and 35. dormitories and will proceed with the rest; so that I hope, by our next meeting, the...
8973Thomas Jefferson to John Laval, 30 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Aug. 23. was rec d on the 6 th inst, and I have so thus long waited to remit my balance, and of 13.97 endeavoring to get bills of the US. bank . it was not till the day before yesterday I could get them, for they are rarely seen in circulation in our country situation. I now inclose 15.D in that currency. should you meet with one of Planche ’s lexicons Gr. & Fr. remember me. I...
8974Thomas Jefferson to Robert Taylor, 30 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Aug. 20. was recieved in due time, and I have delayed it’s acknolegement until I could furnish you with this a statement of the affairs of the University which was compleated only two days ago. I have inclosed a copy of it to our Colleagues with an explanatory letter of which a copy accompanies this. you recieved from me some time ago a proposition to postpone our next meeting...
8975Thomas Jefferson to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 30 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Brockenbrough has been closely engaged, since our last meeting in settling the cost of the buildings finished at the University , that we might obtain a more correct view of the state of our funds, and see whether a competency will remain for the Library. he has settled for 6. Pavilions, 1. Hotel, and 35. Dormitories, and will proceed with the rest; so that I hope, by our next meeting, the...
8976From Thomas Boylston Adams to Samuel Frothingham, 29 September 1821 (Adams Papers)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Know all men by these Presents, that I Thomas Boylston Adams of Quincy in the County of Norfolk & Comth. of Massachusetts Esqr. have constituted, and hereby do constitute and appoint, Mr Samuel Frothingham, Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit of the Bank of the United States, at Boston, my true and lawful Attorney and Substitute; for me and in my name,...
8977Thomas Jefferson to Hutchins G. Burton, Thomas Cooper, and Samuel Brown, 28 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The government of the U.S. at a very early period, when establishing it’s tariff on foreign importations, were very much guided in their selection of objects, by a desire to encourage manufactures within ourselves. Among other articles then selected were books, on the importation of which a duty of 15. per cent was imposed, which, by ordinary custom-house charges, amount to about 18 per cent,...
8978Thomas Jefferson to George Ticknor, 28 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 1 st instant came to hand on the 13 th and came with cordial welcome, as does every thing from you. it’s subject made it the more so, as one which I had long had in mind. and which, when the tariff was last before Congress , I had made an effort to effect thro’ the delegates of our state , and by letters to the Secretary of the Treasury . I coupled with it an endeavor to...
8979Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on University of Virginia Building Expenses, [ca. 28 September 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Pavilion N o 3. ( 1818 ) 11,946.30 N o 7. ( 1817 ) 7,203.51 N o
8980Thomas Jefferson’s View of the Expenses and Funds of the University of Virginia, [ca. 28 September 1821] (Jefferson Papers)
A view of the whole expences & of the Funds of the University Actual cost estimated d o Averages D D D Pavilions. N o 3. & 7. undertaken in 1817.18. 19,149. 81 9,574. 90 N
8981Burwell Bassett to Thomas Jefferson, 27 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Our friend Judge Roane passed here yesterday and delivered me your friendly invitation to Visit Montecello . I regret that previous to that I had made an engagement for this day which left not a sufficiency of time before you would be lieving home. I beg you to be assured that your politeness is highly appreciated and that I would have availed myself of it had time permited RC ( DLC );...
8982James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 27 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I send you the papers which I mentiond to you yesterday, that is, the letter of L’ t Lewis, & the opinion of the court of Enquiry, on the charges alledged against Commodore Barron , which, after perrusing, be so kind as to return to me. A letter from M r Thompson is also enclosed. I shall set out to morrow, it appearing necessary, by the communications from Washington , that I should either be...
8983Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 27 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved your letter at dusk, when no candle was lighted, & not suspecting your so sudden departure told the servant not to wait for an answer, & that I would send it. I hope I shall be able to send the papers in the morning before you will have departed. The letter of Lewis shews that Barron is a most unprincipled man, and the sentence of the court shews him unworthy of any military trust....
8984Thomas Jefferson’s Extract of William Lewis to Charles W. Goldsborough, 7 September 1811, and Jefferson’s Notes, [ca. 27 … (Jefferson Papers)
Extract of a lre from L t W. Lewis of the navy to Cha s W. Gouldsborough . dated Pernambuco Sep. 7. 1811. ‘I think it is proper to communicate to you for the information of the Sec y
8985Thomas Eston Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty to enclose your acct: made up to the 22 nd of the present month—it is rather a sketch of an account—as the two charges of N H Lewis —and Alfred Wren for plank, cannot be ascertain’d exactly for want of their accounts—I believe however they are undercharg’d— a large portion of th e midlings had been charg’d in the Mill books to Dan l Colclaser , who had exchang’d with M r Bacon
8986John H. Wood to Thomas Jefferson, 26 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreable to appointment I applyed for your 60 Barrels flour to have been delivered at Shadwell , provided Barrels cou’d be had. From application repeated to day, the Same reason Seems to obtain. I shall be ready to carry for you any day this week and have therefore thought it proper to say thus much on the subject. The water has a little risen since I saw you, of course it wou’d be an...
8987To James Madison from James M. Bell, 25 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
I regret much that my personal acquaintance with you is so limited; However, from the long and intimate one that has prevailed between our families you will no doubt pardon me for breaking in upon your time by requesting you to use your influence (consistent with your feelings) to obtain a berth for my son William Bell at West Point. He is between eighteen & nineteen years old and I trust from...
8988To James Madison from James Maury, 25 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
In June last Mr Wilson presented your letter of the 5th of April, and I had much pleasure in attending to one so worthy. My son William has been with us about three weeks & feels greatly obliged by your kindnesses to him, as do all of us & pray you and the ladies to accept our grateful acknowlegements. My three sons, who have visited the land of their father, are so attached to it that I...
8989To James Madison from Richard Rush, 25 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
The last number of the Edinburgh Review having just come out, I have great pleasure, whilst making up my despatches for the October packet, in sending it to you. It may probably be the means of putting you in possession of it rather sooner than you would otherwise see it, and I know the interest you will take in casting your eye over the article on Godwin’s work. These great northern criticks,...
8990Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 25 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieve this day your favor of the 18 th which gives me the welcome information of the continuance of your good health. I have recieved a letter from mr Lear , admr of Gen l Kosciuzko , requesting me to transmit to him the original certificates of stock which constitute the property of the General which was in our hands. I do so in the letter now inclosed, which I leave open for your perusal...
8991Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, [25] September [1821] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Antrim informs me his situation is such that he will not be able to carry on the plastering here unless he can get some money—from the nature of our contract I can’t ascertain precisely the amount due him, but suppose a thousand or twelve hundred dollars will fall short of the actual sum due, and which may be paid him with perfect safety—from the numerous claims against the institution ,...
8992Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin A. Gould, 25 September [1821] (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson returns thanks to mr Gould for the two numbers of his prizebook, which he has been so kind as to send him, and which he has read with great satisfaction. he is, with mr Gould , a zealous advocate for classical education, as a foundation for science and taste. he thinks the essays of the prize-book, the effect of learning and e xperience, will convey useful advice to parents and...
8993Thomas Jefferson to Louis Adrien Gruchet, 25 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have to acknolege your favor of the 9 th . being entirely retired from the business of the world, and all correspondence with it’s authorities, I have been obliged rigorously to decline all sollicitations for office on behalf of others. I sincerely commiserate your case. the President is at this time at his seat adjoining this place, and I am to be with him tomorrow. I will mention your...
8994Thomas Jefferson to Benjamin L. Lear, 25 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly recieved your favor of the 19 th informing me that administration with the will annexed of Gen l Koscuzko ’s affairs has been granted you, and I now inclose the certificates of his stock deposited with me as follows. Bank of Columbia 46. shares, 4,600 D. 1817. Jan. 10. N o 1314 Treasury of the US. 11,363.D. loan of May 2. 1814.
8995Thomas Jefferson to A. & J. W. Picket, 25 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your favor of the 10 th asking an opinion from me on the subject of female education. it is one to which nothing has happened to draw my attention particularly, & therefore I am really not qualified to give an opinion worthy of your acceptance, and still less of being used for any public purpose. approaching the entrance into my 80 th year, repose & tranquilit y are with me the...
8996Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Taylor, 25 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly recieved your favor of the 15 th but have it not in my power to inform you when the University will be opened. all the buildings for the accomodation of the Professors & Students will be ready the ensuing winter. but in order to effect this the legislature authorised the literary board to advance from that fund 120,000.D. on the hypothecation of our annuity for it’s reimbursement. this...
8997From John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1821 (Adams Papers)
I thank you for your favour of the 12 inst. Hope springs eternal. Eight Millions of Jews hope for a Messiah more powerful & glorious than Moses, David, or Solomon who is to make them as powerful as he pleases. Some hundreds of millions of Musslemen expect another Prophet more powerful than Mahomet who is to spread Islamism over the whole earth—Hundreds of millions of Christians expect and hope...
8998To John Adams from Eliakim Littell, 24 September 1821 (Adams Papers)
The enclosed prospectus of an edition of Blackstone’s Commentaries is respectfully submitted to your examination by the publishers. As it is of much importance to attract to it as early as possible the attention of the public, and as nothing would so certainly secure this as an expression of the favourable opinion of those who are most competent to judge of its utility, we have been induced to...
8999To James Madison from Littell & Henry, 24 September 1821 (Madison Papers)
The enclosed prospectus of an edition of Blackstone’s Commentaries, is respectfully submitted to your examination by the publishers. As it is of much importance to attract to it as early as possible the attention of the public, and as nothing would so certainly secure this as an expression of the favourable opinion of those who are most competent to judge of its utility, we have been induced...
9000John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for your favour of the 12 inst t . Hope springs eternal . Eight millions of Jews hope for a Messiah more powerful & glorious than Moses , David , or Solomon who is to make them as powerful as he pleases. Some hundreds of millions of Musslemen expect another Prophet more powerful than Mahomet who is to spread Islamism over the whole earth— Hundreds of millions of Christians expect...