1Thomas Jefferson to John Bankhead, 14 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
It is most painful to me to be always addressing on a distressing subject one whom I so highly esteem, and who merits so much to be spared every possible pain. but your request, my promise, and the happiness of us all require it. mr Bankhead stood his ground firmly until Monday last (the 8 th ) our district court day, when he went to Charlottesville , and all his resolution gave way. when the...
2To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1816 (Adams Papers)
Your letter; dear Sir, of May 6. had already well explained the Uses of grief, that of Sep. 3. with equal truth adduces instances of it’s abuse; and when we put into the same scale these abuses, with the afflictions of soul which even the Uses of grief cost us, we may consider it’s value in the economy of the human being, as equivocal at least. those afflictions cloud too great a portion of...
3To James Madison from George M. Bibb, 14 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
The death of Judge Innes, has devolved on you the duty of appointing a Judge of the District court of the U. S. for the Kentucky District. Robert Trimble Esqr. is selected by the voice of his countrymen as the Successor of Judge Innes. Mr. Trimble is of long standing at the bar; he ranks with the foremost in his profession. For talents he is surpassed by no lawyer in the state; for integrity...
The undersigned members of the Bar in the county of Harrison & State of Kentucky being informed that a vacancy is occasioned in this district of the Court of the United States by the death of the late Honble Harry Innis beg leave to recommend as a person suitable to supply said Vacancy Robert Trimble Esq of Paris late one of the Judges of the court of appeals for the State of Kentucky. In...
5To James Madison from Samuel Theobald and Others, 14 October 1816 (Madison Papers)
We the undersigned members of the Scott Bar beg leave to respectfully represent to your Excellency that from our acquaintance with Robert Trimble Esqr. resident of the county of Bourbon Ky. we deeme him a gentleman well qualified to fill the office of District Judge of the United States court for the District of Kentucky which has become vacant by the death of the Honle. Harry Innis. We...
6Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 14 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter, dear Sir, of May 6. had already well explained the Uses of grief, that of Sep. 3. with equal truth adduces instances of it’s abuse; and when we put into the same scale these abuses, with the afflictions of soul which even the Uses of grief cost us, we may consider it’s value in the economy of the human being, as equivocal at least. those afflictions cloud too great a portion of...
7Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Miller, 14 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned from Bedford a few days ago, which has delayed the commencement of our malting till three days ago. altho I shall set out for Bedford again on the 19 th to continue there to the end first of December, yet I shall take measures to enable Peter to go on with his malting and brewing. not to be too late again in providing corks, as I was last year, and fearing I should get bad ones at...
8Elijah Rosson to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had the great Pleasure of being acquainted with Your Excellency, and although brought to this place of Misery, I hope you will grant me the favour of trubling your hon r with a few lines. It is true, and I shall confess my faults to your hon r I possed possesed a great Love for that fair Sex the Women, and what young man would not, should I therefore be deprived of Liberty? had it not...
9Thomas Jefferson to William Short, 14 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
A circumstance has occurred here which will occasion a drawback of about 30.D. in mr Higgenbotham ’s last payment to you. a law was past here some 2. or 3. years ago subjecting lands to be sold for any payment of taxes uncredited on the sheriffs books without limitation of time, unless the party could produce proof of payment; and 10. p.c. interest required from the date. the ex and no notice...