1To 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...
2To 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...
3To 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,...
4Thomas 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...
5Arthur 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 ,...
6Thomas 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...
7Thomas 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...
8Thomas 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.
9Thomas 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...
10Thomas 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...