1Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Garrett, 8 May 1822, with Garrett’s Note and Receipt (Jefferson Papers)
M r Appleton ’s account stands thus. Proceeds of former remittance 1239. to be paid of it to Giacomo Raggi 200 applicable to capitels. 1039 whole cost of Capitels 1900 bal ce to be remitted clear of exchange. 861. Note by Garrett
2Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 10 May 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A.G. had an interview with M r Perry on yesterday in which M r P. disclaimed all intentions of insisting upon any conditions being annexed to his conveyance of the land to the Central College , M r P. is to meet AG. in town to day,
3Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 4 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I send for your approval the check of two thousand dollars enclosed; besides several drafts which have been presented for payment (& which I could not pay for want of funds) M r Peyton has sent me his account for the purchase of the bill of exchange on Leghorn by which the University is in his debt about $100. and which I wish to send him by the return mail, I would have wrode up to see you...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Garrett, 4 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thomas not having returned from Richmond, I have not been able to get his report (relative to the state of the subscription) corrected as you desired, I return it to you least it may be wanted at the meeting of the Visitors, On the return of M r Thomas I will get him to report anew as directed, and forward it to you I hope in time to answer all purposes. Not having time to get from the...
5Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 31 May 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
By a letter recieved last night from Detroit, Michigan Territory , I learn that Samuel T. Davenport an attorney of that place, died on the 26 th April last leaveing my sister his widow with three small children in dependant circumstancies, without any relation nearer than Kentucky to administer to their comfort and wishing to relieve her from difficulties, untill provision can be made to...
6To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Garrett, 18 April 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Inclosed I send you two letters recieved by the last nights mail, the one from the 2 d Auditor, the other from the Cashier of the Farmers Bank of Virginia; by the former it seems, no part of the Annuity of 24. can be expected from the Literary board untill July, by the latter an accomodation is proposed to the University on payment of interest, shall I accept or reject the proposal; If the...
7Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I am again out of funds to meet the drafts of the Proctor of the University and the holders of a few, are pressing. I therefore enclose a check for three thousand dollars for your approval. I would come up to see you in person, but am detained by the court setting today. I intend starting early tomorrow morning to Richmond and wish to take the enclosed check down with me. RC ( CSmH: JF );...
8Alexander 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,...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Garrett, 18 December 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
The child of my daughter Southall, died in yesterday. she is desirous it should be burried by the side of the one you were so good as to permit my wife and self to deposit in your grave yard some time past. If it is not askeing too much of you, I should be greatly obliged by your permission to gratify my daughter in her wish. MHi .
10Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 9 September 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Before you left home , I examined the state of the funds of the University at the command of the Bursar, and thought them sufficient to meet the usual drafts, untill your return but contrary to my expectation, the drafts for the current week have been unusually heavy. I have therefore enclosed you a check on the Farmers bank of Virginia for five thousand dollars, the remainder of the deposit...