1Detatched Memoranda, ca. 31 January 1820 (Madison Papers)
I did not become acquainted with Dr. Franklin till after his return from France and election to the Chief Magistracy of Pennsylvania. During the session of the Grand Convention, ...long after as he lived, I had opportunities of enjoying much of his conversation, which was always a feast to me. I never passed half an hour in his company without hearing some observation or anicdote worth......to...
2To James Madison from Charles Pinckney, 2 September 1820 (Madison Papers)
I have long intended to write to you but somehow or other have neglected it—it is a long while since we have seen each other—within a few days it will be 33 Years the day we dined together on signing the Constitution ...have taken place since & in my opinion, one of the worst to us is that we are so much older than we were then—for in spite of all that the divines & philosophers may tell us I...
3To James Madison from Thomas Jefferson, 8 August 1824 (Madison Papers)
...first rank, and his name would set our institution above all rivalship. I had long ago cast my eyes on him, but was told that his birth at the head of the Mathematical school of Woolwich was too good to expect him.I have undertaken to make out a catalogue of books for our library, being encouraged to it by the possession of a collection of excellent catalogues, and knowing no one, capable,
4Memorandum Books, 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Sent blank notes of renewal to the banks as per statement ante Nov. 11.Recd. from J. W. Eppes by Fr. Eppes D. to replace the 25.D. ante Dec. 12. and 63.D. for the 2d. half year’s board with Laporte, which 63.D. I keep & credit Laporte for in the sums I have to pay as his security.
5John Goodman, Joseph Reed, Isaac Boyer, and William J. Duane to Thomas Jefferson, 6 August 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
it ought to have been the desire of its friends that you should enjoy the happiness and tranquillity, which you sought by a voluntary retirement from political life. We perceive, with regret, however, that persons, who profess to revere your character and to respect your wishes, have on a late occasion done violence to both....to you, Sir, extracts from news-papers published in this state,...
6Thomas Jefferson’s Notes on Newspaper Subscriptions, [ca. 23 August 1817] (Jefferson Papers)
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7Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 27 August 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
my Letter to you of the 16 dto of this Last Letter, with a Packet, unsealed for your Perusal, to , to Sail out from that Port, on the
8Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Joseph Milligan, [ca. 6 February 1818] (Jefferson Papers)
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9Stephen Cathalan to Thomas Jefferson, 25 April 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
your So Long Continued Friendship for me dictated to the Hhis answer to you
10Thomas Jefferson to Frederick A. Mayo, 30 November 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just made up two boxes of pamphlets which I send to to be forwarded to you by the boats of that place so soon as the state of the river will permit. these contain 39 volumes of which 38. are to be half bound only, moderately gilt on the backs, lettered according to and their leaves to be trimmed. I am particular in my bindings, and have hitherto been obliged to send my choice books to