1Chiles Terrell to Thomas Jefferson, 13 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith transmit you, a demonstration , of a Theory of due East and West lines, which was published in the Enquirer, on the 20 th of may 1815 , by myself, under the signature of, a Citizen of Richmond . I know, that it would be sufficient for you, to have only the proposition stated, as I at first gave it, to the public on the 25 th of February 1815 : But I confess, that I have the vanity...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Chiles Terrell, 25 September 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved on the 20 th your letter of the 13 th on the question what is an East and West line? which you say has been a subject of discussion in the newspapers. I presume however it must have been a mere question of definition, and that the parties have differed only in applying the same appellation to different things. the one defines an East and West line to be on a great circle of the...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Chiles Terrell, 9 October 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your favour of the 30 th Ult o , in reply to my communication, on the difference, between lines due East and West, and parallels of Latitude, commencing from the same point. The apprehension of intruding upon your quiet & Retirement, made me hesitate, in sending you the demonstration, which I forwarded; and the same apprehension, confirmed, by the tenor of a part of your letter,...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Chiles Terrell, 26 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
If you have not made any arrangement to fill the Stewardship of the University, it would gratify me, to be appointed to that office; and if it should be carried into operation next winter, I am willing to commence this Spring, in order to prepare the Garden & lots for a supply of vegetables. In presenting myself to your Notice, for the object in view, it may be proper to give a short account...
5From Thomas Jefferson to Chiles Terrell, 8 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r of the 26 th ult. has been recieved. there will be no such office attached to the University as a stewardship. that instn will have nothing to do with the dieting of the students. half a dozen hotels are built which will be rented to housekeepers who may chuse to undertake their dieting , and they will be free to to take their diet where they please. these hotels will be advertised...