91Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Thweatt and Jerman Baker, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
There is a petition before the legislature for establishing a turnpike road from Rockfish gap through Charlottesville to Moore’s ford on the Rivanna , in which I am much interested, and as I have outlived all my Legislative acquaintances, I must request the favor of yourself and mr Baker (to whom this letter is meant to be equally addressed) to pay some attention to it. but I ask you to do in...
92Thomas Jefferson to Charles Yancey and Thomas W. Maury, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford after an absence of 7. weeks I find here your favor of Nov. 24. for which I thank you & for the information it contains. during my absence I expect a petition to the assembly from mr Sampson , Col o T. M. Randolph , Jefferson Randolph and my self was sent to yourself and mr Maury (whom I pray to consider this letter as addressed to him as well as to yourself) on the...
93George Flower’s Account of a Visit to Poplar Forest and Natural Bridge, [25–28 November 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
Monday 24 25 Nov. 1816 Took a parting glass of Toddy with my travelling companions and rode to Poplar Forest F M r Jefferson was at home and two Miss Randolphs his grand’ trs Tuesday 23 25 —
94George Flower’s Account of a Visit to Monticello, 12–16 [December 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
Thursday 12 Dec. 1816 — Morning Showery —Rode to Monticello 14 miles. Met M r Jefferson — Miss Randolphs & M rs Randolph .— Friday 13— Morn’
95Enclosure: Ferdinand R. Hassler to Robert Patterson, 2 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
M rs Hassler told me You had mentioned her last Summer that it was desired a good Watchmaker would establish himself in the neighbourhood of President Jefferson . She made then the offer to a new arived Swiss who declined. In Elisabethtown is a Swiss gentleman, with whom I got ack acquainted in London on his passage here, where he was made prisoner of war with all his family, being taken on...
96Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Dougherty, 13 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return here two days ago after an absence of two months in Bedford , I found here your letter of Nov. 25. the cyder which I used to procure from Norfolk was obtained thro’ the channel of Col o Newton member of Congress from that district. he always purchased and shipped it for me. the difficulty I experienced was in getting it brought without being watered by the sailors. I have no doubt...
97Robert Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 13 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
A considerable time ago, you made some enquiries relative to a good clock & watch-maker , who, you suggested, might advantageously settle in your neighbourhood. Neither then, nor since, till the other day, could I hear of one that I could recommend, who was willing to make the trial. From the enclosed letter , you will be able to judge whether the persons therein Recommended by m r Hassler ,...
98John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 12 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I return the Analysis of Dupuis with my thanks for the loan of it. It is but a faint Miniature of the original. I have read that original in twelve Volumes, besides a 13 th of plates . I have been a Lover and a Reader of Romances all my Life. From Don Quixotte and Gill Blas to the Scottish Chiefs and an hundred others. For the last year or two I have devoted myself to this kind of Study: and...
99Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 12 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return from Bedford yesterday, I found here a letter from mr Elisha Ticknor of Boston informing me he had on the 16 th of Nov. shipped a small package of books recieved for me from Europe on board the brig Polly , Cap t Snow , to your address, the cost of which were 45. D 25 C as he has been kind enough to advance this money for me some time ago, I must request the favor of you to remit...
100Thomas Jefferson to Elisha Ticknor, 12 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I returned yesterday to this place after an absence of two months, and find here your three favors of Oct. 22. Nov. 1. and 16. this will explain, and apologise, I hope for the delay of the answer. the alternative you are so kind as to offer of paying the amount of the books in Boston , instead of remitting it to Europe , is a great accomodation, as my situation in the interior of the country,...
101Fitzwhylsonn & Potter to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of October 11 was received in due course of Post , and that of the 3 d Current , yesterday. We have made repeated applications, at the Stage Office, for the package, mentioned in the former, which we have constantly expected, by the Stage, but it has never arrived, nor is it in our power to gain any information respecting it. As soon as it is received, the bing binding shall be...
102Thomas Jefferson’s Calculations of Latitude of Willis’s Mountain, 8-9 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Willis’s mountain . Long. W. from Greenwich . 78°–49′–31″ observations with Borda ’s circle. Dec. 8. 1816 Dec. 9. 1816. ° ′ ″ 1816. Dec. 8. ½ observed alt. ⊙ 29–49–30
103Joseph Miller to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I this day have Shiped on Board the Sch r Resolution Cap t Cole a Small Bale of Corks which I hope will Come Safe to had hand I am a Fraid you will think me Neglectfull in So Long Dela y y but Coold not Please myselfe heare I Sent to New york for them I hope thay Will Please I woold have been up Before now but Owing to a Scever Pain in my Ancless not Able to Walk for 8 weeks Times heare is...
104Christopher Clark to Thomas Jefferson, 5 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
We are Verry much obliged by your friendly enquire of this morning M rs Clark is I trust better: the fever we have Rebuked if not Removed her debility is yet excessive but will sincerly hope be Restord by time The baby is well and thriving I avail myself of this occasion to express my deep Regret that the situation of the family has deprived us of the society of yourself and the young Ladies...
105Thomas Jefferson’s Calculations of Latitude of Poplar Forest, 8 November–3 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Nov. 8. ° ′ ″ Nov. 9. ° ′ ″ Nov. 12. ° ′ ″ Nov. 13. ° ′ ″ Nov. 15.
106Thomas Jefferson to Fitzwhylsonn & Potter, 3 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you from Monticello about the middle of October requesting to have some books bound and to be furnished with some others. I am now about returning to that place and shall be very glad to find them there on my arrival, or to recieve them as soon as possible afterwards. I shall most pressingly have occasion immediately for the collection of Virginia laws I requested. Accept the...
107Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 3 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
We have been, my ever dearest Martha , now weather bound at this place since Sunday was sennight. we were then to have set off on our return home, but it began to rain that day, and we have had three regular N.E. rains successively, with intermissions of a single day between each. during the first intermission, mr Flower left us for Monticello , but by the way of the Natural bridge . by him I...
108John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 2 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
from the receipt of your last fav rs date, 12 h Oct r your proposed Absense from Monticello for six weeks, via Bedford —from the 19 th my present,—would probably meet your return— I have now to detail—the several, unexpected distressing Vexsatious tryals, my feelings and patience, has experiencd: suffic i ently roused
109Ambrose Spencer to Thomas Jefferson, 2 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be delivered to you by Doc t Stewart of this City; he has requested of me, an introduction to you & I have presumed on the small acquaintance I had the honor to form with you twelve years ago, to comply with this request. Doc t Stewart is a gentleman of respectable standing & acquirements, & any acts of civility you may shew him will be thankfully & gratefully received. RC ( MHi );...
110William Sampson to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Geo Ensor An old friend fellow student and Colleague of mine, whom I formerly knew for a gentleman and scholar, sent me lately in memory of our antient friendship, several works of his pen. He requested me if I thought such a gift Could be acceptable to you to forward a Copy of that entitled, “Defects of the English Law,” and one of that entitled “ on National Government.” In looking for...
111Richard N. Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 22 nd inst. I received only three days ago—Being abscent in the country with my family prevented my receiving it before— With respect to your box, I had previously Sent it to Richmond , addressed to the care of Mr Gibson , whom I had seen, and who informed me that he would contrive it to you if I would send it over to you him —I trust by this time it has reached you in Safety—I...
112John D. Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 30 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I fear you will think me bold in thus addressing a gentleman who does not know me; and who perhaps has never seen me. But y upon your benevolence and your intimacy with my father, Doctor John Vaughan of Wilmington Delaware I rely. Sir upon this ground I am emboldened to write to you and ask a favour which if granted shall never be forgotten. I wish to enter the Navy and I solicit you Sir to...
113Robert Turner to Thomas Jefferson, 29 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Although I have not the honour of being personally acquainted with you, I have taken the liberty of enclosing to you, a paper containing my ideas concerning the earth, which was were lately published in this Town. As you have have no doubt thought much on the same subject, I shall consider it a great favour, if you will examen the theo r y in the enclosed, and honour me with your opinion of...
114James B. Pleasants to Thomas Jefferson, 28 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have been informed that the State of Virginia is about to improove the facility of intercourse b e tween its Citizens, on this subject I have spent much thought & should give the preference to roads over canals. I do not mean to dogmatise; & I know my name will give no sanction to my theory, if I do not give rational conclutions, from clear facts, I do not call for attention, the expence...
115Francis W. Gilmer to Thomas Jefferson, 27 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I owe many apologies both to you and to Mr Dupont for having delayed until now the translation of the treatise of Mr. Quesnay . I have however almost ever since I received it, been engaged in the courts: having recently commenced the practice of the profession, I have found the forms of judicial proceedings require much of my attention, I have too, to make my way thro’ a thick rank of counsel...
116Thomas Jefferson to John Patterson, 27 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer of this mr George Flower is an English gentleman farmer, on a tour thro’ the US. to look for a settlement for his family and friends. he wishes to see what we consider the best course of farming as adapted to the particular circumstances of our country. on this ground I address him to yourself am and mr Randolph . in return for any information you give him of that kind he will give...
117Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Mann Randolph, 27 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer mr George Flower is an English gentleman farmer, on a tour of the US. to look for a settlement for his family and friends. he was the travelling companion of mr Birkbeck thro’ France in the tour we possess, and brings me letters from M. de la Fayette and de Lasteyrie who speak in the highest terms of his worth. he is well informed of the affairs of Europe , and particularly of...
118Thomas Jefferson to Robert Rives, 27 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer mr George Flower is an English gentleman, a farmer, looking out for a position in the US . to which he may bring a family from that country. he is on his return from the Westward and I have advised him to take his course thro the rich country below the blue ridge , and add the liberty of recommending him to your attentions. he was the travelling companion of mr Birkbeck whose tour...
119William Sampson to Thomas Jefferson, 26 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
An antient colleague and fellow student of mine has, in sending me as an authors gift several Copies of his political works, made it a request that I should present one of them to you; entitled , “ On National Government .” I have so recently received these donations that I have not had time yet to peruse them, nor should I willingly presume to forestall your better judgement upon the merit of...
120Thomas Jefferson to John Adams, 25 November 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieve here, dear Sir, your favor of the 4 th just as I am preparing my return to Monticello for winter quarters; and I hasten to answer to some of your enquiries. the Tracy I mentioned to you is the one connected by marriage with La Fayette ’s family. the mail which brought your letter brought one also from him . he writes me that he is become blind & so infirm that he is no longer able to...