1To John Adams from Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1823 (Adams Papers)
I do not write with the ease which your letter of Sep. 18. supposes. crippled wrists and fingers make writing slow and laborious. but, while writing to you, I lose the sense of these things, in the recollection of antient times, when youth and health made happiness out of every thing. I forget for a while the hoary winter of age, when we can when we can think of nothing but how to keep...
2From James Madison to Tench Coxe, 12 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have recd your favor inclosing the printed extracts from the pamphlet of Cunningham, and have made the communication of it where you intended. It is impossible not to feel indignation at the outrage committed by the publication on private confidence. From the specimens given of its contents it will nevertheless have much effect in inflaming animosities in certain quarters, & probably in...
3From James Madison to William F. Gray, 12 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
I have a remittance of $ 154.04 to make to E. Copeland jr: of Boston for a few Articles which have been forwarded to me. Should it happen to coincide with any remittance of your own to Boston, may I ask the favor of you to include that sum, wch shall be immediately sent down to you: you may at the same time mention my debt to yourself, which I will take the occasion of paying. The Bank notes I...
4To James Madison from Elbert Anderson, 12 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
The institutions of our Country are wisely calculated to mete out happiness and pleasure to every Citizen. The administration of an Executive retiring to the shades of private life carry with them the applause of after ages. Indeed, sir, they live in the past the present and future, and their Official history will be recorded in the security of the laws and in the happiness of generations yet...
5To James Madison from Elbert Anderson, 12 October 1823 (Madison Papers)
I enclose you a new system of cultivation &c. by Major Genl. A. Beatson. I have partially tried the burnt clay in cheap & temporary Kilns, and have succeeded beyond my expectations. I have likewise tried the Scarifier—plate 1. […] and it produces a fine tilt [ sic ] for small seeds &c. With Great respect I am, sir, Your […] RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM . Damaged by removal of seal. Alexander...
6From Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 12 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not write with the ease which your letter of Sep. 18. supposes. crippled wrists and fingers make writing slow and laborious. but, while writing to you, I lose the sense of these things, in the recollection of antient times, when youth and health made happiness out of every thing. I forget for a while the hoary winter of age, when we can think of nothing but how to keep ourselves warm, &...
7From Thomas Jefferson to Philip Pendleton Barbour, 12 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I now inclose you the case of my grandson, Francis Eppes and will request your opinion at your first convenience after your return home. without knowing what is the fee for an opinion I inclose 10.D. subject to correction if not a sufficient one. I salute you with friendship & respect MHi .
8From Thomas Jefferson to Bernard Peyton, 12 October 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I drew on you, as I had advised you on the 9 th for 200. D. in the evening of the same day I recieved yours of the 6 th by which I saw how much you were in advance for me, and was truly mortified to be called on the next day by the sheriff for my taxes here 113. D 12 c and had no resource but to draw on you. our flour has been lying in the mill near 2. months, and unluckily at the only tide we...