51Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 22 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
After writing the inclosed letter of yesterday your’s of the 18 th came to hand, informing me of the proposed curtailments of the US. bank . until I recieve your answer to the inclosed I cannot make a correct estimate of my funds & engagements. yet certainly to meet the suddenness of the curtailment I must avail myself of the discount which Col o Nicholas supposes can be had, and which will...
52Peter Minor to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I had an opportunity of sending your letter to Maj r Watson by a direct conveyance the day after I rec d it. I rec d the enclosed last evening by the return of the messenger, & thinking that y r proposed meeting at M r Madison s may somewhat depend upon his answer, I have got my Nephew
53John Vaughan to Thomas Jefferson, 22 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In hopes that my friend the Rev d M r Bigelow of Boston may be gratified in his wish of being able to extend his tour South to pay his respects to you, I have desired him to take Charge of this Letter to procure him this advantage . He is a friend of M r Tickenor ’s & saw him in Europe —
54Thomas Jefferson to Joel Yancey, 22 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
On settling up the affairs of the year I find I shall again be mortifyingly deficient in meeting the demands which 3 years of war, and 4. years of Goodman & Darnell have accumulated on me . an unwillingness to break in on testi testamentary provisions made for my family has hitherto prevented my relieving myself, by some sale of property, from the pain of witholding the money of others which...
55John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am dill diligently & laboriously occupied, in reading & hearing your “political economy”—I call it yours because I do not believe that Tracy s is more of an original in point of purity , perspicuity or precission—I have read as yet only to the 90 th page—it is a connected chain of ideas and propositions, of which I know nothing not which link to strike out. His philosophy appears to me to roll
56James Maury to Thomas Jefferson, 24 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Last year I took the liberty of introducing to you my son Matthew , but it was & is rather uncertain whether he may have the opportunity of delivering my letter . This is intended for another son of mine , who contemplates remaining a considerable time in the United States , during which I hope he will have the honor of presenting this : I shall consider myself much obliged by any civilities...
57Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 25 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In my last letter of the 10 th of november , I inform’d you, Sir, that I had engag’d the two architects, Jacob & Michael Raggi , and would be convey’d by the first vessel to the U:S —for all their qualifications, either in relation to their profession, or to their morality, I refer you to that very ample letter .— they are embark’d on board the Brig Strong Captain Concklin for Baltimore ; and
58Enclosure: Thomas Appleton’s Agreement to Hire Giacomo Raggi and Michele Raggi, 17 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Per l’Atto presente benche privato, da valere, e tenere come se fosse un Publico Instrumento, apparisca e sia noto Qualmente Fra l’Illmo Sig Tommaso Appleton Console Generale degli Stati Uniti d’America in Livorno , ed in questa Parte nella Qualità di Incaricato dal Sig Tommaso Jefferson di Virginia in America da una, ed i Sig i Michele Raggi , di Condizione Scultore Ornatista, e Jacopo Raggi...
59John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have at length had an interview with the Hon: M r King , though much engaged;—who was pleased to inform me he had received a few days since a letter from General Armstrong to the following purpo r t; viz: Of your having declin’d the Trus t in favour of John Hartwell Cock Esq. of Fluvanna County in Virginia , Administrator with the will annexed of
60Enclosure: John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October [1818?], enclosure no. 1 in John Barnes to Thomas Jefferson, 26 … (Jefferson Papers)
From the statement of my account with the late General Kosciusko , transmitted the 17 th Oc t 1817 the apparent residue unaccounted for of $278. (exclusive of interest on my advance 26 th Nov. 1816 ) I beg leave to call to your recollection the very critical situation in which his finances were then in, when the unexpected unfortunate protested bill of exchange for £200. sterling was returned...
61Enclosure: John Barnes’s Claims Against Tadeusz Kosciuszko’s Estate, 20 October [1818?], enclosure no. 2 in John Barnes … (Jefferson Papers)
Minute of charges ags t the estate of the late General Kosciusko ,—by John Barnes , hitherto not presented, and now submitted for M r Jefferson ’s approbation, wherewith I shall be perfectly contented .—. viz, John Barnes ’ & col d man servant’s expenditures, to & from Philadelphia
62Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, [ca. 26 February 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Cabell is requested to lay the inclosed proceedings of his Collegues before the Governor & Council for the exercise of their power of Controul, should they consider any part of them as requiring. RC ( Vi : RG 79, House of Delegates, Speaker, Executive Communications); undated. Tr (
63Minutes of Central College Board of Visitors, 26 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
We The subscribers, Visitors of the Central College , having been specially called to meet on the 26 th day of Feb. 1819, and authorised by the act of the legislature , now in session, for establishing the University of Virginia , to continue the exercise of our former functions, and to fulfill the duties of our successors, Visitors of the sd University , until their first actual meeting, have...
64Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favors of the 21 & 22 nd Ins t , with a note for $1500. to be offerd at the US Bk and now hand you annexed duplicate of the a/Sales and a/cur t forwarded you 11 th July last ,—leaving a bal
65David Watson to Thomas Jefferson, 26 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I regret very much that the badly of the weather, & the state of my health, are such, as absolutely to forbid my attempting to meet you & Gen: Cocke , at M r Madison s, to day according to appointment. I will set off to Albemarle on sunday next, if the weather will permit, or the first fit day after, & will see you as soon as possible. In the mean time, I beg that you will do as if I were...
66LeRoy, Bayard & Company to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Replying to the letter you have done us the honor of addressing to us on the 21 st ins t we feel persuaded that, by acceding to your proposal, we Shall act in unison with the disposition of our mutual friends Mess. Van Staphorst —at any rate we cheerfully assume the responsibility, whatever it be, and Shall thus not expect the payment in full for the third & last Bond, Swelled by interest to 1...
67James P. Preston to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor to enclose you your appointment of Visitor of the University of Virginia together with the advice of Council fixing on the day of your first meeting. I have a peculiar gratification in the discharge of this duty as I am persuaded that the foundation is now laid of an institution that will form a new and important era in the science and literature of our native State . My...
68Enclosure: Commission Appointing Thomas Jefferson to University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 13 February 1819 … (Jefferson Papers)
Virginia , to wit: To Thomas Jefferson Esq r Whereas by an Act of the General Assembly passed the 25 th day of January 1819 , entitled “An Act establishing an University to be called the University of Virginia ,” the Governor is required with the advice of the Council , forthwith to appoint visitors
69Enclosure: Call for Meeting of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 13 February 1819, enclosure no. 2 in James P. … (Jefferson Papers)
Pursuant to the act of the General Assembly passed the 25 th day of January 1819 entitled an Act establishing an University , which authorises the Executive to fix on a day for the meeting of the Visitors —It is advised, That the Visitors appointed for the University , shall assemble on the last Monday in March next at the said University
70William Wallace to Thomas Jefferson, 27 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have for some years past been very desirious of se e ing you. And being in company with M r Peter Franciscoe had signified the same who informed me that he would see you at your residence some time this ensuing month. And that he had no doubt you would be well pleased to see any one who might be desirious of se e ing you. And as I have no other views save that of se e ing you I intend...
71Nathaniel Macon to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Doctor Hall a friend of mine, one of the Representatives of North Carolina , brought with him to this place, a few bottles of Scuppernong wine, the best american American , that I have tasted: I asked for two to send you, which he willingly gave & regretted, that application had not been sooner made, that more might have been sent; Our friend Governor Barbour has kindly offerred to contrive...
72Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just heard that M r Arthur Brockenborough , is willing to engage with you to do the carpenter’s work at the University & wou’d undertake the superintendence of all your work of every sort at that place. M r Brockenborough is the brother of the Doctor & the Judge , & like them is a man of excellent character. He is a compleat workman himself and is moreover said to be more scientific...
73William Roscoe to Thomas Jefferson, 28 February 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The honour you conferr’d on me by Your very obliging reception of my Life of Leo X , induces me to hope for the same indulgence to two other publications which I have taken the liberty of transmitting you herewith. The discourse on the opening of the Liverpool Institution may serve to shew the efforts that are making in a pro v incial town for the promotion of literature & science; & is...
74John Armstrong to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
When I last had the pleasure of hearing from you , you had determined to decline the executorship of Gen: Kosciusko ’s will and I have since learned, thro’ M r Wirt , that in persuance of his advice , a gentleman of your neiborhood, M r John Hartwell Cocke of Fluvianna County , had qualified, under the laws of Virginia , as administrator.
75Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 1 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return yesterday from our Visitorial call I found here your favor of Feb. 22. and I now inclose you a copy of our proceedings with the request of our collegues to lay them before the Gov r & Council . for altho’ their assent is not by the law necessari necessary to give them validity, yet they have a right to negative which makes it a duty to communicate them that they may have an...
76Peter S. Du Ponceau to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I am ordered by the Historical Committee to inform you that they have caused to be transmitted to you a Copy of the first Volume of their Transactions, which I understand the Bookseller has already forwarded by Mail. This was rather done irregularly, their order having been anticipated by one of their officers. I have now the honor to request in their name your acceptance of the Book as a...
77Richard Rush to Thomas Jefferson, 1 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I cannot permit the letter which you did me the favor to write to me by Mr Ticknor , to remain unacknowledged, if it be only to express the gratification which I felt at receiving it, and the sincere pleasure I derived from the testimony it afforded of your recovery from the illness with which, shortly before its date, you had been afflicted. I have one other motive. The world knows, that...
78John Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taxed my eyes with a very heavy imost impost to read the senator Tracy ’s Political Economy & been amply rewarded for the expense. When I first saw the volume I thought it was impossible I should get through it, but when I had once made a begg beginning I found myself led on in so easy a train from proposition to proposition, every one of which appeared to me self evident, that I could...
79Thomas Jefferson to José Corrêa da Serra, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
You have heard long ago that our legislature has passed the act for establishing their University at the Central college . we had hoped they would have accompanied it with an additional donation for erecting the necessary buildings. in this we are disappointed; and therefore are obliged to apply our funds generally to the erection of buildings for the accomodation of the Professors & Students,...
80Thomas Jefferson to James H. McCulloch, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved yesterday your favor of Feb. 17. and the same mail brought me De Bure’s letter of Oct. 1. and invoice , which ought to have accompanied the box of books, but has loitered by the way. finding by his invoice that the books have cost 323. francs equal to 60. D which is the exact sum you had estimated , I inclose a 10.D. bill of the US. bank , which is as near the amount of duty as I...
81Peter Poinsot to Thomas Jefferson, 2 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I avail myself to the opportunity by Cap n Edmund Q y Sheafe of the America Brig the Horizon , who is on the point of Sailing hence to New York , to return you my sincere thanks for your kindness in procuring me the information and Documents relative to my Lands, & for your favor accompanying them, dated 25 th Nov. last I hope that the letters which I had the honour of writing to you on the 12...
82Nelson Barksdale and Thomas Jefferson’s Advertisement for Workmen for the University of Virginia, [by 3 March 1819] (Jefferson Papers)
W orkmen wanted —For the buildings to be erected at the University of Virginia , near Charlottesville to wit: Brick Makers and Brick Layers, Stone Masons House Carpenters and Joiners, Plaisterers, Painters and Glaziers, who can produce certificates from known characters, of their perfect skill in their line of business, and of their good faith and punctuality in the performance of their...
83Thomas Jefferson to James Breckinridge, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I learn with sincere pleasure your nomination as a Visitor of our University ; and with the more, as it will give us occasions of seeing you here. I hope you will make Monticello your head quarters, on all those occasions, and indeed I wish you could come a day at least before our meeting of the 29 th instant . the papers being all here, their perusal would put you into possession of the train...
84Thomas Jefferson to Simon Chaudron, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recently recieved thro’ mr Girardin your favor of Feb. 7. informing me of your intention to remove with your family to the Tombigbee . I regret much the circumstances which lead to the exchange of the comforts and society of a large city for the privations which must be encountered in a new settlement. but I congratulate, at the same time, the new society to which you will carry the...
85Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Cooper, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
After the passage by our legislature of the act for establishing their University at the Central College , several incidents of expectation suspended my asking a meeting of our visitors , which might enable me to write to you. one of these was the hope that the legislature would make a further donation to enable us to erect our buildings, so that we might be ready soon to open our general...
86Thomas Jefferson to Chapman Johnson, 3 March [1819] (Jefferson Papers)
I have learnt with sincere pleasure your nomination as a Visitor of the University ; and with the more as it will again give us occasions of seeing you here. I hope you will make Monticello your head quarters on all these occasions; and I particular ly wish you could come a day at least before our meeting of the 29 th instant . the papers being all here, their examination would put you into...
87Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I promised your gardener some seeds which I put under a separate cover and address to you by mail. I also inclose you a letter from mr Cabell which will shew you that the ‘sour grapes’ of W m & Mary are spreading; but certainly not to the ‘enlightened part of society’ as the letter supposes. I have sent him a transcript from our journals that he may see how far we are under engagements to D r...
88Joseph Milligan to Thomas Jefferson, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have this day forwarded to M r W m F Gray a Box addressed to you containing 40 Volumes which I have bound for you I trust they will meet your approbation In the Box there are 8 Political Economy and 3 American Gardener for M r James Thomas who I Expect has called on you as I had letters from him dated at Charlottesville 26 th
89Thomas Jefferson to Robert Taylor, 3 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have learnt with pleasure your nomination as a Visitor of our University ; and with the more as it will give us occasions of seeing you here. the object of this letter is to ask the favor of you to make Monticello your head quarters on t all these occasions, and for the present to express my wish that you could come a day at least before our meeting of the 29 th instant . the papers being...
90Letter 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...
91John Martin Baker to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your much Respected letter of the 11 th January last , came to hand; I beg leave Sir, to return you thanks for your goodness in Remitting me my proposal with your Signature.— I have just published my work, and take the liberty to Remit a Copy herewith: should this Small work of my own experience and memory be approved of by you, it will be a lasting Satisfaction to him, who begs leave to...
92Thomas Jefferson to Hugh Holmes, 4 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have lately seen at Col o Lindsay ’s one of the corn-shelling machines which you recommended to me, and I am so well satisfied with it that I must avail myself of your kind offer for their procurement. I must ask the favor of you to order two for me, & one for my friend General Cocke ; and to avoid the risks of the mail in sending cash, I inclose an order on Richmond for 45. Dollars which...
93Charles Johnston to Thomas Jefferson, 4 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by M r David White who goes to Charlottesville with a view of undertaking to do the plaistering of the University . I recommend him to you as a very worthy man and a most excellent workman. Had I to engage a plaisterer to do such a job I know of no man I would So soon employ as I would him—as a proof of which I have engaged him to do the plaistering of a House I am...
94James Brown to Thomas Jefferson, 5 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Enclosed you have 4 Copies of the advertisement , the remaining 2 Shall be made out by to morrow morning, one of those now Sent is Somewhat Soiled from lending out, if you think it is too much So to be Sent on to its destin’d place, you will let me know to morrow & I will make another Copy, I have not had time to compare them with the original, you will please give them a glance over & correct...
95Thomas Jefferson to Joseph C. Cabell, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Will you be so good as to have the inclosed inserted immediately in the e Enquirer , and to place the expence to account of your next instalment? affectionate salutations. RC ( ViU: TJP ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “ Joseph C. Cabell esq. of the Senate of Virginia now in Richmond ”; franked; endorsed by Cabell
96William S. Jacobs to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
It was sometime last year, I took the liberty of soliciting your kind influence towards my wish of being appointed Consul for the United States in S t Thomas , which was vacant, but soon after, and perhaps before my Respects reached you, filled by a M r Levi from Baltimore , and this Gentleman, as it appears, and I verily believe certain, being dissatisfied with the Climate, and therefore...
97James Madison to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of Mar. 3. came safe to hand, with the seeds you were so kind as to send with it I return M r Cabell’s letter . I hope his fears exaggerate the hostility to the University ; tho’ if there should be a dearth in the Treasury , there may be danger from the predilection in favor of the popular Schools. I begin to be uneasy on the subject of Cooper . It will be a dreadful shock to him if...
98Robert Patterson to Thomas Jefferson, 6 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
You are most respectfully requested to accept the accompanying ‘Treatise of practical Arithmetic.’—It is a trifle which can lay no claim to your personal perusal; but if it should be thought worthy of being placed in the hands of any of your grandchildren, the author will be highly gratified. RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ Thomas Jefferson ”; endorsed by TJ as received 11 Mar. 1819 and so...
99Thomas Jefferson to John Martin Baker, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Baker and his acknolegements for the instructive volume on the trade of the Mediterranean just recieved. not being able to send in paper the exact subscription price, he incloses a 5. Dollar bill which he prays mr Baker to let lie in account in the event of his asking any other copies of the work, and he salutes him with friendship & respect. PoC (...
100George Blackburn to Thomas Jefferson, 8 March 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I took the liberty to call at Monticello in August last when making an excursion of health with my family. I hoped to find you or Col. Randolp at home, and to have some conversation relative to the central college . Since then I have heard nothing of it distinctly. I have seen the plans proposed by several gentlemen, to the governor of the state , but cannot help thinking some of them badly...