91John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 14 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
By Mail I Sent a Vol. of French Ag l Soc y Debure advises he has rec d remittance of 695.25 under date of 9 Aug. but they had not receivd your orders —The first went via N York —In case your letters Should have miscarried, they desire you to write to them. RC ( MHi ); at head of text: “ Thomas Jefferson
92William Armistead to Thomas Jefferson, 15 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
You will have the goodness to excuse the liberty I have taken in addressing you this letter, when I tell you, that, knowing you to be the frie n d of W C Nicholas Esq r to whom I am indebted through your goodness for the place which I now hold in this Department and whose absence from Richmond at this time prevents me from addressing him on a subject of material importance to me, The recent...
93James Monroe to Thomas Jefferson, 16 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
our carriage is come, and we set out, in the morning, for washington . I intended to have been with you to day, but I have been immersed , thro the whole day, in the most interesting business, & have only, the remaining hour or two, to pack up my papers her e , for the journey. I fear I have mislaid the memo: which I took, of the person, you wish’d to have appointed, consul in one of the ports...
94George P. Stevenson to Thomas Jefferson, 16 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have made arrangements to visit Havana and remain several years, with very considerable commercial views,—and am desirous of being appointed Commercial-agent (that being the only grade of representative allowed in the Spanish colonies)— ,Twill be of great service to me, and I flatter myself that my consistency of political principles and conduct, added to my readiness whenever occasion has...
95Emmanuel, marquis de Grouchy to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Une Sorte de fatalité Semble S’oppôser, Monsieur, a l’exécution d’un des premiérs projets que j’aie formé en arrivant aux Etâts Unis , celui d’une course en Virginie , qui me mit a même de vous payer, comme a l’un des fondateurs de la liberté américaine, le tribut de Vénérâtion, et de gratitude qu’on éprouve le besoin d’offrir a celui que distinguent de Si émminens Services rendus a Son pays,...
96Robert Walsh to Thomas Jefferson, 21 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
When I mentioned to you the Dissertation of Professor Playfair on the progress of Mathematical and Physical Science, you expressed, I think, a wish to have the work. I therefore take the liberty of Sending it to you, and have no doubt but that it will give you particular pleasure, inasmuch as you have a strong relish for Mathematical Studies. In examining an invoice of Books Sent Me from...
97Noah Worcester to Thomas Jefferson, 22 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I inclose a copy of the Letters received from Russia . The Trustees have elected Prince Alexander Galitzin an honorary member of the Massachusetts Peace P S ociety . He is now the only honorary member. Pacific principles are rapidly gaining ground in our country; and I have just received letters from a formidable Peace Society in London . The unanimous respect which has recently been shown to...
98de Bure Frères to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons reçu en Son temps la Lettre que vous nous avez fait L’honneur de nous ecrire, datée du 6 de juin . Nous avons été bien flattés d’apprendre que les Livres que M Warden nous avoit demandés L’année derniere etoient pour vous, et plus encore, Monsieur de savoir que vous en aviez été Content. Nous esperons que vous ne le serez pas moins de ceux de cette année, Nous avons mis le Meme soin...
99Enclosure: Invoice of Books for Thomas Jefferson Purchased from de Bure Frères, [ca. 23 October] 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Memoire des Livres fournis a Monsieur th. Jefferson , par de Bure freres , Libraires du Roi a paris , et expediés a M Bensley Consul americain au havre , en une Caisse Cordée et emballée en toile grasse et maigre, marquée Libri 2. M.T.J. atlas de grenet , in 4° dem. rel 42 .00 C
100William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 23 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
At On the 6 th inst: I wrote to you at M al Grouchy s request, to state his intention of being at Monticello about the 20 th — Since then I have seen M r Harris who informed me your intention was to go to
101Thomas Jefferson’s Bill for Establishing a System of Public Education, [ca. 24 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
N o 1. A Bill for establishing a system of public education. 1. For establishing schools at which the children of all the citizens of this Commonwealth may recieve a primary grade of education at the common expense, Be it enacted by the General assembly of Virginia as follows. At the first session of the Superior court in every county within this Commonwealth , next ensuing the passage of this...
102Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Collegiate Districts for a System of Public Education, [ca. 24 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
white inhab Accomac 11,201 Northampton 4,124 Northumberland 4,461 Lancaster 2,480 Richmond 3,036 Westmoreland 4,022
103Joseph C. Cabell’s Notes on Collegiate Districts for a System of Public Education, [after 24 October 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
West of the Blue Ridge Wythe 7180 Montgomery 7253 Grayson 4641 Giles Washington 10561 1. Lee 4337 Russell 5894 Tazewell 2061 Scott
104Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 24 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 14 th came to hand two days ago. soon after you left us I recieved the pamphlet you were so kind as to have directed to me, containing several papers on the establishment of a system of education. a serious perusal of the bill for that purpose convinced me that unless something less extravagant could be devised the whole undertaking must fail. the primary schools alone on that...
105Thomas Cooper to Thomas Jefferson, 24 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I feel myself much flattered by the kind offer of the Visitors of the College near Charlotte’s ville ; and have waited a very few days only to determine what course I ought to pursue. I have also been in pursuit of a M r Slack who was for a short time a classical tutor at Carlisle , and who I find has since been in the same capacity at Lynchburgh . I thought well of him. He was in town a few...
106Anthony Charles Cazenove to Thomas Jefferson, 25 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I improve the opportunity of Doctor Watkins to forward you a paper bundle I have just received for you from my friend M r J. J. Vanderkemp of Philadelphia & am very respectfully RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Dec. 1817 and so recorded in SJL . RC ( CLjC , 2002; photocopy in
107Alexander Garrett to Thomas Jefferson, 25 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I was in hopes of seeing you yesterday on your return from the college , M r Chisholmn tells me he is in want of money to pay his hands and purchase provisions & c for those employed in the building, that he has paid away all the money he could raise of himself, we have not as yet advanced him any. M r Peyton has upwards of $1000. in readiness, ariseing from the sale of the bank stock. Will...
108Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes, 26 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I have procured from Leschot for mrs Eppes a very elegant watc h and of the very best construction being of the kind called à cylindre horizontal ; the only inconvenience of which is that they require being touched with oil a little oftener than the others. he had no watch of the common construction which was proper for a lady. he required 40.D. boot, allowing only 30.D. for the gold of the...
109Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 26 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Colclaser one of my mill tenants informs me he has sent forty odd barrels of flour, to be delivered to your order, and that he shall make it up 50. (a quarter’s rent) and if the river does not admit my sending 50. barrels more from the mill within a few days, I must get an order for that quantity on his stock in Richmond in exchange for so much of mine now in the mill. these supplies are...
110Thomas Jefferson to William Jones, 26 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
When I lately addressed you on the subject of a bank at Lynchburg , I little expected to be so soon called on to trouble you a second time. these two calls on me however have stood on grounds too peculiar to induce a fear of repetition, and therefore I proceed to obey the 2 d as I did the 1 st . there is an idea that branches of the National b bank will be established at Petersburg & Lynchburg...
111Valentine W. Southall to Thomas Jefferson, 26 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
V. W. southall starts to Richmond in the morning, and, if it will accommodate, should be happy to exchange money with M r Jefferson for a draught including previous advances & any farther sum M r J. may Require. RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ M r Jefferson .
112Thomas Jefferson to Archibald Thweatt, 26 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 12 th did not reach me until the evening before the last. I have this day addressed a letter to mr Jones bearing willing testimony to truths which render you worthy of the trust you solicit, whatever may be the event of the application, and I sincerely wish you success because you wish it yourself. this service and any other in my power you had a right to expect from me, and...
113Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 27 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I wrote to you on the 9 th Ins t with a /Sales and Acco t Curr t to the 1 st Ins t and have now to advise you the receipt of 43 bls: of your flour, of which 6 are fine— and to inclose you a note for your signature to renew the one due at the US. bank on the 12
114Jacob Latting to Thomas Jefferson, 27 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I herewith annex a Copy of the letters received relative to the claim I have on the Spanish Government and shall Esteem it a great favour if thee will be so good as to say if thee thinks there is a prospect of reparation. RC ( MoSHi: TJC-BC ); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Latting ; on one sheet folded to form four pages, with address on p. 1, letter on p. 2, first enclosure on p. 3, and second...
115Benjamin Henry Latrobe to Thomas Jefferson, 28 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you for your letter of the , & am much gratified by the approbation you express of my drawings. I hope you will do me the favor to let me know which of the pavilions you approve for your first work of next spring; with a sketch of its dimensions and its plan, that I may send you the working drawings & the details a t large. Some months ago, I sent to Jefferson & Gibson of Richmond a...
116Franz X. Zeltner to Thomas Jefferson, 29 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
C’est avec une douleur extrème que je dois Vous anoncer la perte cruelle, que nous Venons de faire dans la persone du Grand, et Imortel Général Kosciuszko , expiré dans mes bras le quinze de ce Mois à la suitte d’une fievre Violente, Contre la quelle tous les secours de l’art, et les Soins de l’amitié ont été infructueux. Ce grand home, qui m’avoit honoré de son amitié, et de Sa Confiance...
117Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Delaplaine, 30 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
Your’s of the 14 th got to hand a few days ago only, and with it the 2 d number of the Repository. I now inclose you 12.D. for the 2. numbers recieved & for the next in advance, and will take care in future to keep always in advance. you ask my opinion again of this number. I find the style and execution entirely good. were I to indulge a criticism it would be that you extend to the living...
118John Gardiner to Thomas Jefferson, 30 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to present to you a Map (of the military bounty Lands) which I have had engraved for the use of the Soldiers of the late Army: the utility of the Map, & the moderate price I demand from the Soldiers who wish to have a copy, (a dollar) will I trust secure your approbation of its publication. RC ( MHi ); adjacent to closing: “ Thomas Jefferson Esq r Virginia ”; endorsed by TJ as...
119Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 30 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved last night your’s of the 27 th and now return a renewed note for the bank of the US. but I am uneasy about that in the bank of Virginia , as I do not find on my memm book any later reme renewal than for Aug. 8 . would it not be better for me always to renew both together to lessen your trouble of applying to me. I would now do it but I understood from you that it must be on stamped...
120Thomas Jefferson to James Monroe, 30 October 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
There will be some cases wherein it will be out of my power to refuse my testimony of worth to applicants for appointment, who may request me to say to you what I know of them. to these solicitations however I shall never yield, nor become troublesome to you but where the claims on me are peculiar. I do not know whether you were acquainted with George Stevenson while he pursued in our...