1Nathaniel F. Moore to Thomas Jefferson, 31 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Knowing, as I do, your attachment to the cause of letters in general, and the particular interest you feel in whatever is connected with their advancement here in our own country, I do not doubt you will receive with indulgence even the little pamphlet of which I take the liberty to enclose a copy—Its subject is one, which interests so few persons in this country, that if I would have readers...
2Benjamin Silliman to Thomas Jefferson, 31 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour to inform you that, agreeably to the within act you have been named one of the original members of the American Geological Society & your acceptance will be deemed an honour to the Institution RC ( MHi ); on a sheet folded to form four pages, with letter on p. 1, p. 2 blank, enclosure on p. 3, and address on p. 4; addressed: “Hon. Thomas Jefferson Monticello Virginia ”;...
3Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 28 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I arrived here on the 25 h with my family and as M r Perry will not give up the house yet I am under the necessity of boarding them at M r Laport s untill I can get possession, it is attended with considr considerable inconvenience and expence— I this evening received your letter of the 17 th with the enclosures—
4Jefferson Chambers to Thomas Jefferson, 27 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Early taught, by my father , to venerate you, now he is taken from me, I solicit a correspondence with you, that I may, by your wisdom and experience, become wise also. I am now at the most critical period of my life, my circumstances are embarrassed, my passions are violent and ungovernable, and without the advice of an intelligent friend, I am, continually liable to be led by them into...
5Patrick Gibson to Thomas Jefferson, 27 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
After an absence of nearly three weeks I return’d to town yesterday, and among other letters found yours of the 11 th Ins t —I am extremely concerned to learn that you are involved with Col l Nicholas and to so serious an amount; I also am a sufferer having had to pay 3200$ on his account; I wish it were in my power to give you any advice which could tend to your advantage, but I believe...
6Eulalie Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Nous avons l’honneur de vous annoncer une perte irreparable que nous venons de faire dans la personne de m. Etienne Cathalan Consul des Etats unis d’Amerique ; une mort prematurée a la suite d’une tres courte maladie, vient de nous enlèver, un tendre pere & un Epoux cheri; nous avons besoin des grands Secours du Ciel, pour pouvoir Suporter notre vive, & Juste douleur. feu m. Et. Cathalan avoit...
7Eulalie Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 26 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Depuis notre derniere du 10 cnt dont cy dessus copie, nous avons reçu par une lettre de m. Jn Vaughan de philadelphie , une remise pour votre compte de ƒ1312–50 ƒc payable dans Paris a 60 Jours de vue dont votre compte Sera dechargé apres l’encaissement. nous vous confirmons notre priere de nous etre favorable pour nous procurer la rentrée de ce qui etoit du par le gouvernement a feu m. Et....
8Samuel J. Harrison to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
This will be handed to you by mr James Wade , who wishes to become the undertaker of laying the pipes for Conveying water to the university . Should You think proper to Contract with him, I have no doubt but that he will execute the job, with fidelity & dispatch; as he is a Very Industrious, punctual man; experienced in the business. RC ( ViU: TJP-PP ); endorsed by TJ as received 27 Aug. 1819...
9James Steptoe to Thomas Jefferson, 25 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I intend to set off for Nelson tomorrow, and expect to be from Home about a week; but before I go, I should be glad to hear that you are well— that pleasure I hope to have by the return of the Servant. P.S. I suppose you have seen Mad. de Stael s Considerations RC ( MHi ); dateline beneath signature; postscript adjacent to signature and dateline; addressed: “ mr Jefferson Poplar Forest ”;...
10Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 23 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
On the 15 th of the present month, I receiv’d your letter of the 28 of may ; at the Same time, was convey’d to me a draft by m r Vaughan on Paris for=450– dollars; and on the 19. ins t I deliver’d & paid to m. & m de Pini —444= dollars for the year’s interest, as will appear by their receipt now inclos’d—
11Spencer Roane to Thomas Jefferson, 22 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The enclosed numbers , written by me, were published a few weeks ago, in the Enquirer. They relate to a subject as cardinal, in my judgment, as that which involved our Independence. M r Ritchie had some extra Copies struck, and has furnished me with a few , to be distributed among my particular, and my distinguished friends. I presume to ask your acceptance of a Copy. The friends of liberty in...
12Charles Willson Peale to Thomas Jefferson, 21 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
on the receipt of your letter I hastened to the City to seek the Inkstand you wanted, I believe no nearer to your direction could be had in the City , than I have sent, I put two of them in one package and delivered it at the Post office, directed to you at Montecella . That most likly to answer, probably may be sunk deeper by cutting out some of the wood beneath, and a little grinding down of...
13Julius B. Dandridge to Thomas Jefferson, 19 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
In the discharge of my duty, I have to inform you that the promissory note of Wilson C Nicholas Esq, negotiated at this office, upon which you are endorser, and which was payable yesterday, the 18 h inst. for ten thousand dollars, has been protested for non-payment, for which, with interest and costs, you are held liable to the Bank of the United States . It may be proper to say, that this...
14Benjamin W. Crowninshield to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
as I have before had some corrispondence with you relating to my friend M r Joshua Dodge , the recent death of M r Catalan , our late respected Consul at Marseilles , may render it not improper for me again to trespess on your goodness.— Learning from M r Dodge ’s friends here, that you have been made acquainted with the facts in relation to him & M r Catalan
15Benedict Crump to Thomas Jefferson, 18 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Wilson C Nicholas ’s Note for $10.000– payable at the Bank of the United States at this place , this day, and endorsed by you is protested Benedict Crump Not y Pub RC ( MHi ); at foot of text: “ Th: Jefferson Esq”; endorsed by TJ as received 23 Aug. 1819 and so recorded in SJL . Benedict Crump (d. 1826), clerk, petitioned the Virginia General Assembly
16Wilson Cary Nicholas to Thomas Jefferson, 17 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the mortification to inform you, that the information I gave you of the consent of the Bank to let my paper continue with your endorsation alone, was a mistake . I was lead into this error by the information of two of the directors and it wou’d have been so I have no doubt, but unfortunately the Va. Bank , after giving every other accommodation that I asked as to time &c required...
17Thomas Ewell to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
With this I hope you will receive three copies of the book I last wrote to you about. I regret exceedingly that it is not a work more worthy of y r acceptance: the errors of the type are excessive. I should be glad for a copy to be sent to y r Friend M r Madison RC ( MHi ); dateline at foot of text; endorsed by TJ as received 30 Aug. 1819 and so recorded in
18John G. Robert (for Patrick Gibson) to Thomas Jefferson, 16 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I received your letter of the 11 th ins t last night & hasten to reply to it—tho’ I regret to say in not so satisfactory a manner as I could wish— At the time of Co l Nicholas ’ failure I knew you were indorser on some notes of his & should have informed you of his being protested, but doubted not Co l N would (as he has done) write you himself —I this morning called at his house & there...
19Pascal Etienne Meinadier to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Vous fûtes particulierement reccommandé à mon Père a Sette , par mon Oncle, Mons r Cathalan Père , lors de votre voyage en France . C’est moi qui eus l’honneur de vous accompagner Sur la montagne de Sette , puis Sur un grand bateau; Nous avons traversé ensemble le grand Etang qui conduit à l’Embouchure du canal Royal jusques à Agde ou nous avons couché. De là je vous ai procuré un autre grand...
20Thomas B. Parker to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 2 nd in st duly came to hand. Before I wrote you I was confident it would not be agreeable to you h to have your private letters exposed to the publick—particularly such letters as relate to any kind of controversies, but my friends were so very urgent I could not get off without complying with their wishes so far as to ask your permission. They are now satisfied of the...
21William Short to Thomas Jefferson, 14 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your kind letter of July 1 . was rec d by me at Philadelphia , at the moment I was leaving the City. As you mentioned that you were at the same time setting out for Bedford , I percieved that I could without inconvenience postpone my answer until my arrival here—knowing that your letters are not sent after you to Bedford , but await your return to Monticello . The report which you mention...
22Gerard E. Stack to Thomas Jefferson, 13 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
The desire of discharging my duty towards you and the infant establishment under my care induces me at this time to address you. My heart and feelings tell me that I am a stranger here ; that every step I take must be marked with caution; that I must look up to you for support, happy only with your friendship and approbation. I beg leave to inform you that the want of any person, or, persons...
23Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 12 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Your two favors of the 28 h and 29 h have both followd me to Richmond where I am endeavouring to get my family and effects up to the University as soon as possible— nothing but the rivers being almost dry and the great scarcity of Waggons has prevented my being fixed up there in some way or other, (for M r Perry has not yet given up the house)— I shall this evening write up to
24Robert Lovett to Thomas Jefferson, 12 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I was employed by D r Cooper of this City to engrave the enclosed seal, with directions that when finished I should forward to you an impression,—Any improvement or alteration you may suggest I will execute with pleasure D r Cooper also requested me to mention the price , it will be $16, which he will pay if the seal meets you r approbation very respectfully RC ( MHi ); endorsed by TJ as...
25Giovanni Andrei to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Essendo pregato dal Sig r Jeremiah Sullivan di racomandarlo a V:S: mi prendo la Libertà di Farlo, informandola del Carattere della detta Persona posso asicurarlo che L’esperienza della Capacità, e Sobrietà Sobria Condota che ho avuto per lo Spazio d’un anno che egli ha lavorato Sotto la mia direzione alle Publiche Fabbriche di questa Città in q ualità d’ornatista di mano, Capace d’eseguire un...
26Thomas Ewell to Thomas Jefferson, 10 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I spent last winter in Philadelphia in order to improve my knowledge of the branches of my profession. Under the operation of different motives—I published a collection of various essays & attempts at improvement, which I had made— as you may have seen advertised in the Intelligencer under the head of “Statement of improvements in the theory & practice of the Science of medicine.” Without your...
27Jeremiah Sullivan and Theophilus Pettigrue to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Having learned from M r Caridilli that you wanted a few Stone Cutters that understood something of Carving, we take the liberty of applying to you for a job at such, having worked at the Capital at Carving under the Inspection of M r Andrea , to whom we refer you for a Character & we likewise beg leave to mention that we have some Patomac Marble both in slab and block which M r Caridilli told...
28D. Mariano to Thomas Jefferson, 7 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Were I to write to such a man, as there are great many in this world, I should have provided myself with a letter of introduction, and inclosed it to you: lest my introducing myself should be deemed either boldness or disrespect; but I am confident that such a judgement does not attend me, though quite unknown to you, and disregardful of these laws. Still I would have complied with all what...
29Michele Raggi and Giacomo Raggi to Thomas Jefferson, 7 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
Come lei mi disse prima di partire per costì di fare la prova di una Foglia del Capitello Corintio, e poi che potevo incominciare a lavorare nel Capitello Ionico, Io dunque non hò mancato di fare la detta Foglia, ed è riescita meglio che non credeva, l’averto però che non si puol finire come se fosse in marmo, e che ci vuole più tempo, ho inteso che a Giorni si atende il Sig r diretore...
30Martha Jefferson Randolph to Thomas Jefferson, 7 August 1819 (Jefferson Papers)
I found very readily the two bundles of papers which I enclose. to Capt Peyton who has been with us lately says that he has your cement, and books, but that the river is so low that not a boat can float— the smith’s shop took fire a few days since and but for the circumstance of his being here with M r Randolph & F Gilmer it would certainly have burnt down. there was no man upon the mountain...