4401From John Adams Smith to John Quincy Adams, 24 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
Plots & counterplots spring up like mushrooms in all directions, we shall hear enough of them, before the vista is enlightened ary a ray of hope—Madrid, Paris, Ireland & London, are the scenes of display at the present, of the turbid passions, which engender fears & dangers, for those who feel secure in their power & strength—This is a period, at the accession of a new King, & embarrassing...
4402Joseph C. Cabell to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed Bill has this moment passed into a law. The House of Delegates having first rejected the amendment of the Senate for $80,000: and then that for $40,000—and the having postponed the whole bill on 22 d ; Gen l Breckenridge , m r Johnson
4403John H. Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of informing you that I have at length procured the appointment of commissioners in your suit with the Rivanna Company —They consist of the following Gen l Charles Scott , John H. Cocke John Clarke , David Watson & George Fleming — The reason of the delay has been a conciliatory disposition in the chancellor who gave the counsel
4404Archibald Robertson to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
In consequence of a disolution of partnership , it has become necessary to close all the accounts of the concern, in order to a final settlement with the partners, and as it is uncertain when you will be in the Forest , I enclose a copy of your account , together with a Bond for the amount, which you will please execute & return as early as convenient, Mr Yancey has examined the acc t & says...
4405Thomas Jefferson to John S. Skinner, 24 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
a low state of health renders writing, slow, laborious & painful but a friend has aided me by copying from my travelling notes the method of making Parmesan cheese which you requested . I attended at a dairy at Rozzano from sunrise to sunset, made shor t notes on the spot of what was passing under my eye, and of the information given me by the people of the dairy, and when I returned to my...
4406To John Adams from Thomas Herttell, 25 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
I am conscious that I ought before now to have apologized to you for permitting your letter to me of the 18th: of November last to be published without first asking and obtaining your assent—My almost constant attention to public business, has more than any other cause occasioned this involuntary omission—I entertain a confidence that your liberality will not only induce you to accept my...
4407From François Adriaan Van der Kemp to Caroline Amelia Smith De Windt, 25 February 1820 (Adams Papers)
I must acknowledge that some time ago, I fostered the expectation of being gratified with a few lines from your hand, and although I was disappointed, yet could not persuade myself that I was forgotten. Your cousin’s supposed departure, the concerns of a numerous family. Is it not strange that I was not struck with the possibility of sickness and trouble, which might have prevented it, or...
4408James H. McCulloch to Thomas Jefferson, 25 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
It is necessary to acknowledge the receiving of your letter of the 15 th ins t , this morning, with sixty seven dollars inclosed, which appear by the post mark to have been 8 days in transitu . I am afraid that your desire to stand “ rectus in curia ,” may have occasioned some hurry in the business. This is so natural with minds possessing the sensibilities of virtue & refinement , that I...
4409William S. Cardell to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 26] February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I shall need neither apology nor a long introducting introduction in addressing you on a subject which you will not deem unimportant as connected with the good of our country. This is an association of the best Belles Lettres scholars of the United States as a national philological Academy. To settle a point on which some difference might exist, it is not designed to form an American Language...
4410Henry Clay to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Horace Gray of Boston , who will present you this letter, is making a tour of the Southern States, and is desirous of visiting that spot which to the stranger, the curious and the philosopher is the most attractive in Virginia , in order that he may present in person his respects to you. May I ask the favor of your kind reception of him? He is the son of Mr. Gray of Boston so well known...