5341John Organ’s Survey Notes on Poplar Forest Boundary Lines, 27 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
A Copy of Courses and distances Run the 27 th of November 1817 for Thomas Jefferson Esqr Begining at Th Tomahack Creek , and Runing S 24° E 19 poles to Thompson s Corner red oak. thence along Thompson lines S 16° E 205 poles to his Corner on a bra n ch,
5342Enclosure: Gibson & Jefferson’s Account of Tobacco Sale, 18 November 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Sale of 11 Hhds Tobacco made on a/c Thomas Jefferson Esq r 1809 Nov 18 th Sold Sam l Myers at 60 d/s the whole viz t Shockoe 1125. 135. 1500
5343James Dinsmore’s Report on Tin to Central College Board of Visitors, 10 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
Haveing been requested by the visitors of the Central College to Examine and report on the Eligibility of Tin as a Covering for Houses as Introduced in Staunton —I beg leave to inform them that I have repaired to that place. was Introduced to the owners of the two Principal Houses Coverd with Tin— m r Smith , and m r Cowan and also to m r Brook the workman who put it on—they all acted with...
5344Enclosure: Circular Letter from Daniel Pettibone, 20 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I H ave taken the liberty of enclosing you the within pamphlet, describing the rise and progress of a very important discovery; viz. the Welding of Cast Steel to Iron, or to other Steel, for edge tools, &c. My object sir, is the renewal of a Patent , granted in March, 1806, and hope that you will have time to look over the first part of the pamphlet, before the subject comes before you;...
5345Enclosure: James Warrell and Richard Lorton’s Proposal for Construction of a Museum in Richmond, [ca. 27 May 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
THE MUSEUM. The Legislature of Virginia , conceiving great advantages would result to the State by establishing A MUSEUM in the metropolis, have given sufficient ground to james warrell , to erect a building for that purpose, on the capitol square. One of the results of National prosperity, is the promotion of the Sciences and the Arts; and by a necessary reaction, the Sciences and the Arts,...
5346Letter of Recommendation for David White from William S. Reid, John M. Gordon, George Cabell, and John Bullock, 3 March … (Jefferson Papers)
The subscribers having had considerable knowledge of the Bearer hereof, M r White , as a Plaisterer, cheerfully state, that he is, in our judgment, an excellent workman; remarkable for his diligence & fidelity in his profession, & moreover that he is well acquainted with stucco & ornamental plaistering—& cheerfully recommend him to those who may wish to employ him in his professional capacity W...
5347Enclosure: Arthur S. Brockenbrough’s Cost Estimates for University of Virginia Building Construction, 1 October 1819 … (Jefferson Papers)
In obedience to the order of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia , requiring of the Proctor “an estimate of the whole cost of completing ten pavilions, with their appendages, the number deemed necessary for the proper accommodation of the whole number of Professors contemplated by the Legislature , five hotels, and dormitories in number depending on the number of Students who...
5348Enclosure: Translated Extract from Isaak Iselin, Uber die Geschichte der Menschheit, [ca. 9 June 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Isaak Iselin geschichte der menschheid menschheit vol. ii Lib. 7—HauptSt. 23 pag 217. the Christian Religion. During the period that the monstrous Edifice of Roman grandeur tottered under its own weight; when its Political body wasted itself, by its own internal corruption, arose in the most abandonned province, the Christian Religion. This Divine doctrine distinguished itself at it s first...
5349Enclosure: Commission Appointing Central College’s Board of Visitors, 18 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Virginia , to wit:— Whereas, by an Act of the General Assembly , Passed the 14 h day of February 1816, intitled, “An act for establishing a College in the County of Albemarle ,” it is made the duty of the Governor for the time being, as Patron of the said College , to appoint Visitors thereof—Therefore, I, Wilson C. Nicholas , Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia , do, in pursuance of the...
5350Enclosure: Gibson & Jefferson: Flour Account with TJ, [9 June 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Gibson & Jefferson’s acc t of the flour. rec d June 12. 1812 date of sale. 1812. Feb. 12. 59. Barrels superfine Mar. 25. 34. x midlings 3. struck d
5351Theodosius Hansford to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 15 March 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
Having determined to give, to the University of Virginia , some books of rare occurrence and ancient edition, I now send them to your care, with a Catalogue enclosed . They came to my possession in the following manner. My father , in the Revolutionary war, sent to Philadelphia , for some classical books for me, then a boy at school. The person, employed by him to procure them, when arrived at...
5352Joel Yancey’s Letter of Credit for Nace, 12 March 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
The Bearer Nace , the property of M r Thomas Jefferson , is on his way to Monticello , with Beeves and Muttons for his Master, he will want some provision on the road for his Cattle should he be furnishd by any person, and given him, ( Nace ) a bill of it, they will certainly be paid, (if not sooner) by M r Jefferson when he makes his Visit to Poplar Forest
5353William McClain to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 9 April 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to make the Inquiry of you. To Know if there are any Marble Mantle Pieces wanted for your New colage , If so I believe I can furnish them on better terms than any other person, As I have had ninteen from Philadelphia For Sale at Norfolk , Six of which I have disposed of at this place to Co l Gratiot for Head quarters, with which he appears much pleased, The Thirteen remaining on...
5354Account with David Higginbotham, 1 August 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
1812 Mr Thomas Jefferson a/c with David Higginbotham $ Ct $ Ct $ Ct Aug t
5355Mutual Assurance Society Account for Insuring Milton Warehouses, [ca. 1 September 1811] (Jefferson Papers)
The Honble Tho s Jefferson To y e M l A Society D r 1809 Ap l 1 To Quota on Warehouses in Milton
5356Gideon Fitz’s Drawing of his Windmill, [ca. 10 June 1810] (Jefferson Papers)
Signification of the letters in the drawing, A Axletree, say 15 inches diameter. B. Arm, say 9 feet long. C Large sail, say 6 feet by 4. D Paddle, or small sail E Pivot shaped like those of steelyards. F Cap roof fast to the axle to prevent rain passing down. G Roof. H Joist, or plate.
5357Enclosure: Francis Adrian Van der Kemp’s Synopsis of a Proposed Book, [ca. 18 February 1812] (Jefferson Papers)
Contemplated work “Moral and Physical causes of the Revolutionarÿ Spirit, in the latter part of the 18 th centurÿ, with their probable issue on both Continents Ardua quæ pulcra ” (Rough outlines dotted) General observations (Preliminarÿ) Previous Station Situation of
5358Enclosure: Account with John Barnes, 31 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Esq r In. a/c—with John Barnes . 1809 July & Aug t To Amo t of Acco t rendered 141.07— 1812 since when viz— March 24 th
5359Edward Graham’s Survey of the Natural Bridge Tract, 7 November 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Nov r 7th 1817 Surveyed for Tho s Jefferson Esqr a tract of land including the Natural-bridge , purporting, by patent, to contain 157 acres; Begin g at 2 poplars united together at the ground and marked as corner trees on the S.E. side only, supposed to be the begin g corner called for in the patent, thence (the course called for in the patent) S 52½° E crossing two small fields, and, at 158...
5360Enclosure: Benjamin Taylor’s Annotated Drawings of Underwater Mines, [ca. 30 March 1814] (Jefferson Papers)
The drawings below represent an improvement in Submarine Explosion for crippling an Enemies Ships of War. N o 1. Represents a Swimming Exploder to act without the aid of a Time-piece. A . is its float, about 2 feet diameter. B . is the Exploder itself suspended in the water by its float, A . C . is a table, its upper side convex, with a concave bed in its centre, to carry a 6 or 8 lb. ball,...
5361Enclosure: Stephen Decatur’s Opinion of Robert Fulton’s Experiments with Underwater Artillery, 6 May 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I Stephen Decatur having examined the model of a Machine, invented by Robert Fulton , for cutting cables under water; and a piece of 15 inches Cable, which was cut by him 12 feet below the Surface; which effect was produced, by firing a Sharp piece of iron, from a gun 2½ feet long, one inch caliber, with 2 ounces of powder, which powder was ignited Said 12 feet under water, with a water proof...
5362Albemarle County Circuit Court Order in Jefferson v. John Hudson and Charles Hudson, [9 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Thomas Jefferson Demandant } against upon a writ of Right John Hudson & Charles Hudson Tenants On motion of the Demandant by his attorney it is ordered by the Court that the Surveyor of this County, do go upon the land in controversy , survey the same, and return five fair plats thereof to this Court— MS ( Albemarle Co. Law Order Book [1809–21], 306); in Alexander Garrett
5363Craven and Jane Peyton’s Conveyance of the Henderson Lands, [22 August 1809] (Jefferson Papers)
This Indenture made on the third day of August one Thousand eight hundred and nine between Craven Peyton and Jane his wife on the one part and Thomas Jefferson on the other, all of the County of Albemarle in Virginia witnesseth that whereas Bennet Henderson dec d of the same county was in his lifetime Seised and possessed in feesimple of a certain tract of land on the rivanna River in the same...