1Joseph Coppinger to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Permit me to pray your acceptance of a Copy of the inclosed little tract which I lately caused to be publishd here entitled Catholic doctrine and Catholic principles explained in the hope (As I state in the preface) that it may tend to remove some of the prejudices which are but too generally prevailing against the Catholic Religion in this Country. Your liberal and distinguished protection so...
2Hezekiah Niles to Thomas Jefferson, 2 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I thankfully acknowledge your letter of the 22nd . enclosing 5$ in payment for the Register to Sept 1818. I have hopes that this work will survive the fate of most things of the sort. The present prospect is cheering. I find an interest for its welfare that I hardly dared to hope for, & think it will prosper by the arrangement lately adopted. “ From the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh...
3Thomas Branagan to Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your goodness will no doubt will excuse the liberty I take in Sending You a copy of my last Book My motives Are disinteressted & pure namely to Stimulate you to use your venerable influence & pen in exposing the errors & re-exhibiting the truths particularized in my book That God may render your last day the most happy & useful l of your long & useful l life is the prayr of your disinteresteed...
4John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 3 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of aug. the 6 th arrived here when my house was filled with my own and M rs Eppes ’s connections— M r Burton and his family left us on Saturday— my sister and M r Lane on Tuesday—I could not conveniently leave them here and the season is now so far advanced that you will I presume soon return to Monticello — We are begining to experience the inconveniences of the wet and cold & our...
5William Wirt to Thomas Jefferson, 9 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
The rev d John H. Rice , of this place, a gentleman of great erudition, is about to publish a magazine, in which he proposes to give a view of the literature and literary men of Virginia . To this end, he is anxious to procure a complete catalogue of all the works, of any merit, which have been published, by Virginians, since the first foundation of the colony—the names of the respective...
6John Woodson to Thomas Jefferson, 12 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
It may be presumption in me to ask your Opinion, on a Subject near my heart; and one which I think the whole human race are interested in. but when you hear my reason for intrudeing upon your useful time; I hope your goodness will pardon the liberty I take. Being in compa n y with a Divine a few weeks past the Centr l college was the topic. it was observd that it was patronizd by M r Jefferson...
7Tadeusz Kosciuszko to Thomas Jefferson, 15 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avançons tous en Age, c’est pour cela, mon cher et réspéctable Ami, que je vous prie de vouloir bien (:et comme vous avez tout le pouvoir:) arranger; qu’apres la mort de notre digne Ami M r Barnes , quelqu’un d’aussi probe que lui prénne sa place, pour que je récoive les intéréts ponctuellement de mon fond; du quel aprés ma mort vous savez la destination invariable. Quant a present faites...
8Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 16 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have not written to you for a long time, because I am aware of the burthen of your extensive correspondence, from my own experience in a much less degree. At present I have to write on my own affairs, but as they are connected in some measure with your own state, this may furnish an excuse for the trouble I give you. When I quitted Carlisle I came here with a view of being elected Chemical...
9Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 17 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
my letter to you respecting Williamsburgh was put in the post before I rec d yours . The Professorship which you do me the honour to propose is yet in the distance. I long to be settled somewhere, almost any where, provided I move to pecuniary advantage; for having the common motive of a family to provide for, I must act on that motive. I have written to Varro at Frankfort . When I am prepared...
10Sloan & Wise to Thomas Jefferson, 18 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Contrary to our wishes, but in justification, of our private reputations , we feel it an imperious duty to write you on a subject, that we are almost certain, must be unpleasant, to you. We have been made the instruments, (from present appearances, An imposition) of giving publicity to a “ letter from Virginia ” in which it is said that the “chief of the elevated groupe” at Monticello...
11Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 19 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have seen two persons as teachers of the Classics neither of whom will suit. I have twice written to the person at Frankford according to his advertisement as Varro, and as F.G. but I have not seen or heard from him. shall I advertise? With reference for information to myself? I have seen Col: Basset of Williamsburgh to day, and have declined that situation finally. Mr Hare I believe wishes...
12William Bentley to Thomas Jefferson, 20 [September] 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
With great pleasure I recollect the man to whom I hold my country under the highest obligation. A W. might have fought, but in vain if as he said a J. had not thought for my country. I know the intrusion you suffer, & of which you have a right to complain. But I know also you are willing to know that we have an interest in our friends. Long since, M r Joshua Dodge desired to be named to you...
13José Corrêa da Serra to Thomas Jefferson, 20 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
According to the wishes you expressed in your Letter of June Last , i have invited M r Gilmer to come with me to Monticello and to keep himself ready by the end of this month, in order to Leave Winchester , when i should pass by. He writes to me that the courts are sitting there almost all October, and that he will be in the impossibility of quitting the town till November. He seems to be...
14Benjamin W. Crowninshield to Thomas Jefferson, 20 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
It has been intimated to me, that, M r Joshua Dodge means, through his friends in France , to apply to you to assist him in procuring the appoint t of Consul in Marseilles : & his relatives here have applied to me to make him known to you. I now take the liberty to say, that, M r Dodge is a native of this town, brought up in my fathers Compting-house; has spent some time in Europe , speaks &...
15Alexander Garrett and Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 20 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Our respective lodges feeling, with the public, much solicitude for the erection and success of the Central College , have nominated us, with others, as committees in behalf of our respective institutions, to make the necessary arrangements for carrying into effect your very kind and polite reply to the wish expressed by some of their members, that we might be permitted, as is usual with our...
16Joshua Stow to Thomas Jefferson, 20 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Our semi-annual election for the State Legislature , was held this week on monday; the result of which, is the compleat change of Connecticut .—Hierarchy and Aristocracy no longer rule this State. In the House of Representatives , there will be about two republicans to one federalist, and the republican-ticket for the nomination of twenty persons (from whom the twelve who compose the Governors...
17Samuel McDowell Reid to Thomas Jefferson, 22 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Being requested by Patrick Henry , I enclose you a receipt for the taxes on your land in this County for the years 1816–17 Patrick says that he believes that those persons who own land adjoining yours are daily trespassing On you and that if you will send your title papers or Copies of them he will have the land surveyed and endeavour to prevent intruders for the future RC ( MHi ); endorsed by...
18Isaac Cox Barnet to Thomas Jefferson, 23 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to transmit to you—herewith—a letter received by me yesterday from General Kosciuszko . General La Fayette is in town and in good health—He honored me with a call day before yesterday. His friends are exerting themselves to make a Deputy of him and the ministerialists are most actively engaged on their side to avort his election … Several libellous pamphlets have been...
19Archibald Thweatt to Thomas Jefferson, 24 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I delayed answering yours of the 4 th ult: until I had seen some of our fellow Citizens most likely to favor the important object of the communication with which you honored me, and also until I had visited Petersburg . Your letter , and the introduction to the subscription paper , presented the case with so much perspicuity and force, that I could not well avoid taking the liberty (for which...
20Reuben G. Beasley to Thomas Jefferson, 29 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By the ship Atlas Cap. Jennison bound to Alexandria I have this day shipped to the care of Rob t Patton Jr . a Case of Books received from De Bure freres of Paris for you—value fr. 700. I avail myself of this occasion to make you a tender of my Services here, and am with great respect— , Sir, RC ( MHi
21Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret that it is not in my power to visit you this Season. I am not only busy preparing for my lectures ( a course of mineralogy and another of Chemistry) but I have undertaken to correct the press for M r Wirt ’s life of Patr. Henry of which about 100 pages are printed. M r Sanders of Williamsburgh called on a friend of mine here, wishing to see me on the Subject of the Coll e ge
22Alexander Garrett and Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 30 September 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 23 has been received. The abscence of each of us from town with other circumstances is the apology for this delay in our Reply: but it affords us now infinite satisfaction to be enabled to acquaint you, in behalf of our brethren, that, on second thought, it has been concluded to dispense with a small part of the ceremony and to undertake the laying of the corner-stone of the...
23John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I am Honored with your Respected letter of the fourteenth ultimo , and beg leave to return you my most grateful thanks for your friendly and kind intentions in my favor, which Sentiment I hope, trust and confide to continue worthy ever to merit. I labour under the disadvantage Sir, of not being particularly acquainted with the present Secretary of State, The Honorable John Quincy Adams . my...
24Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 1 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
From the Rapid increase of the Commerce, Wealth & population of Lynchburg —the present Banking Capital thereof, is found to be quite insufficent—In Consequence of which, the Citizens, at a Publick Meeting held yesterday at the Court house; determined to Send Delegates to Philadelphia , for the purpose of Making application to the president & Directors of the Bank of the United States ; for the...
25Brightberry Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Having Receivd your lines together with the order of Court Made in consequence of your petition Relative to Roads feel every possible disposition to oblige you personally together with a sense of duty to my Self & Neighbourhood expect to attend agreably to your appointment RC ( MHi ); addressed: “M r Thomas Jefferson Es q ,” delivered “By y r
26John Wood to Thomas Jefferson, 2 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Within these few days, I have had an opportunity of perusing a London catalogue of the year 1814. Although it does not contain the Greek Lexicon, the review of which I mentioned to you, I observe notice of the two following. 1 st Parkhurst ’s Greek & english Lexicon royal octavo £1.10 2 d Greek english derivative Dictionary, 12mo, £0.4.6 To the best of my recollection, the Greek and English...
27Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you my sincere thanks for your kind congratulations on my late change of situation in life, and fondly hope that permanent happiness will result from it which you are pleased to anticipate.— I feel greatly obliged by the letters you were so good as to enclose, and shall loose no time after my return to Richmond (which will be in a few days) in sending out the order and Bill for the...
28Craven Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 4 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have had several applications for Corn, as I nevar have made Any engagements without first giveing You the refusal, my son calls On You, & by him You will please say—if You think You may want or not my hope is You may not although I think the Crop—much shorter then is beleaved to be. RC ( ViU: TJP-ER ); endorsed by TJ as received 4 Oct. 1817 and so recorded in SJL .
29Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Accept the thanks of Mr. Southall and myself for your kindness, in loaning us your c s ilver cups. three will be sufficient:— I avail myself of the opportunity (by your boy) of sending you a letter , news paper, & small book; left with me yesterday by M r Minor for you. I have not sent the glass of honey fearing the boy might brake it, it shall be sent very shortly by a safe conveyance RC (...
30John M. Perry to Thomas Jefferson, 5 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
My Son Thomas will not set off to Lynchburg untill Tuesday morning. it will therefore be Wednessday evening before he gets there—he will certainly be then there then which I hope will be in time RC ( CSmH: JF ); addressed: “ Thomas Jefferson Esquire Monticello ”; endorsed by TJ as received 5 Oct. 1817 and so recorded in