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From the earliest days of its interest in special collections, the University of Virginia Library has given much attention to the writings and letters of Thomas Jefferson, the founder of the University.
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In updating the
We have made several significant changes to the entries. The word "slave" replaces the word "servant" in all cases where the editors were sure the individual indicated was a slave. All photomechanical reproductions are given the generic label "photostat." Changes in ownership are noted when known. Each of Jefferson's architectural drawings is listed individually with the corresponding "Nichols number" taken from
For more details about the original compilation of the
Edward Gaynor
Ann L. S. Southwell
March 2004
In preparing this calendar of the University's Jefferson manuscripts, Mrs. Thurlow and I have freely made use of many people's work. Daily reference has been made to our Jefferson Checklist, a chronological card-file of some sixty thousand of Jefferson's manuscripts, and letters to and from him, now known to be extant in public and private libraries, in manuscript and in print. This Checklist was begun by John Cook Wyllie more than fifteen years ago, and has been expanded by many hands, particularly by a former staff member, Mrs. Helen D. Bullock. The Checklist is now being duplicated, expanded, and improved by Julian P. Boyd and the editors associated with him in the Princeton University publication project. Copies of the Checklist in its final form may later be made available at the Library of Congress as well as at the University of Virginia, and I venture to express here the hope that it may be printed for the use of students elsewhere. For it will contain much of value which must doubtless be omitted from publication in the Papers.
The typescript calendar of our Jefferson Papers, prepared by Mrs. Bullock in 1941, has been very useful here and at the Library of Congress, and particularly helpful in preparing the present calendar for publication. Printing costs and other factors have made necessary a more condensed form of entry in the present calendar. Since the preparation of Mrs. Bullock's calendar, which included photostats in our collections, our holdings of original manuscripts have nearly doubled. Photographic copies (more than 10,000 now being available in our reading room) have here been excluded except in a few instances of manuscripts in private hands and county court houses, which in a number of cases are the only known texts.
Researchers are warned that the length of an entry does not necessarily indicate our judgment of the importance of the item. We have attempted to include all names of persons and places. As a result, entries for certain legal documents are disproportionately long. We have tried to mention all major subjects discussed in each letter, but the reader who wants full details will be obliged to consult the original manuscript or order a photographic copy.
Each entry contains two paragraphs, the second of which is a condensed summary of the text of the manuscript, followed by a bracketed number for purposes of indexing. The first paragraph contains all "bibliographical data" about the manuscript and all other texts of it which are known to us from the data recorded and filed in our Jefferson Checklist. Following the date in a typical entry is the name of the writer, the place from which he writes, the name of the recipient, and the place to which the letter is directed. Then follows a symbol (see list below) which tells whether the manuscript is signed and whether or not it is written in the hand of the signer, with a statement of the number of pages in the manuscript. If another text of the manuscript is known to us, this information is then given as explicitly as possible. In some cases we can only say "another manuscript in DLC" (Library of Congress; see list of abbreviations below); often, however, we are able to state that the other manuscript is the recipient's copy, a polygraph copy, a letterpress copy, a file draft, or an extract or copy by another hand, either contemporary or later.
The final statement in each heading concerns known printed versions of the manuscript as recorded in our Jefferson Checklist. Many of the published texts are inaccurate or incomplete, as we indicate when known. All frequently cited publications are referred to by symbols (as listed in the table below) and punctuation is simplified for convenience in printing.
Special attention is invited to the case of "printing" which we indicate by the following oft-recurring expression: "Printed: B of R VI 372 (MS. in DLC)". This means that an abstract of another text of our manuscript (the other text usually being Jefferson's file copy) is to be found in the
Docketing, and other brief endorsements on letters are indicated simply by the word "endorsed" unless they appear to require special comment. "Endorsed by T. J." indicates that such an endorsement is in Jefferson's autograph. Spelling has normally been corrected outside of direct quotations, and we have never hesitated to expand "Mr. Randolph" to "Thomas Mann Randolph" when the identity is certain. Square brackets have, therefore, been rather sparingly used to supply missing names, facts, and dates in the headings which could be supplied with reasonable certainty. In summarizing the texts of letters and other items, the main object has been brevity rather than any attempt to reproduce the original language. Parentheses have been freely used in the summaries for the provision of explanatory comment.
All manuscripts not otherwise designated are in our general collection of Jefferson Papers. Others are listed in the heading of the entry as being in the McGregor Library (which is the most important of the special libraries constituting the Division of Rare Books and Manuscripts) or in any of our various collections of manuscripts which happen to contain papers of Jefferson, such as the following: the Berkeley Manuscripts, the Cabell Papers, the Carr-Cary Papers, the Cocke Papers, the Edgehill-Randolph Papers, and the Page-Walker Papers. Some of these special collections are not owned by the University, but are on deposit for safekeeping and historical reference. Other privately owned individual manuscripts on deposit are listed with the owner's name. Photographic copies can be provided in most cases, but a few are subject to restrictions stipulated by the owner.
It will be noted that we have included certain manuscripts of Jefferson's father which have some relevancy to the career of the son. In addition to a few special photostats already mentioned, a number of older transcripts of Jefferson's papers have also been included. The most important of these are the copies and extracts made by Martha Jefferson Randolph and her daughters and by Nicholas P. Trist during the decade following Jefferson's death. These and other copies have been identified in the headings. In a considerable number of cases, however, chiefly of copies which appear to have been made by or for members of the family, we have had to fall back on the expression, "19th century copy".
Omitted from this calendar are a number of papers in this library which were once in Jefferson's possession, or closely associated with him, but which were not composed, drafted, or endorsed by him. Such, for example, are the groups of legal papers, 1740-1759, which Robert Carter Nicholas turned over to him as attorney in 1771; a correspondence of the Associates of the late Doctor Bray, 1757-1773, concerning the Negro school at Williamsburg, sponsored by the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel; correspondence of Robley Dunglison with Jefferson's biographer, Henry S. Randall; and great numbers of letters by Jefferson's executor and by members of his immediate family which are to be found in the University archives and such of our collections as the Carr-Cary Papers, the Edgehill-Randolph Papers, and the Francis Walker Gilmer Manuscripts. Typical of other materials omitted are an eighteen-page manuscript pedigree of the Jefferson family, compiled by Paul Berghaus, and kept with our Jefferson Papers for the convenience of researchers; memorial addresses following Jefferson's death in 1826; and letters of condolence to his family. A revealing item of Jeffersoniana, omitted here, but shortly-to be published by the library as a separate volume, is the manuscript of the recollections of Isaac Jefferson, a household slave at Monticello, as dictated in old age to the historian, Charles Campbell.
One conspicuous omission which we hope will not be attributed to ingratitude has been that of the names of donors. From 1825 to 1949 we have received from Jefferson himself, from every generation of his descendants, and from a host of admirers of Jefferson and friends of the University, gifts of Jeffersoniana or funds for their acquisition. The addition of donors' names to already elaborate calendar headings, particularly in the group entries covering numerous separate gifts, might, we feel, confuse the student. In our published annual reports we attempt at least to record from year to year the names of the benefactors on whom we rely so heavily for the growth of the collections.
To the Research Council of the Richmond Area University Center we are indebted for the grant-in-aid which has made possible this publication. The courtesy and patience of the Administrator and of the members of the Council in connection with our unavoidable delays in printing are particularly appreciated.
If this work had a dedication, it would be to Harry Clemons, who brought the Manuscript Division into being, whose faith has a way of moving mountains, and to whom all of the daily tasks of our staff are truly dedicated by our admiration and affection.
University of Virginia
1 October 1949 Francis L. Berkeley.
The Jefferson Papers are listed in this calendar in two broad categories: Series I, Dated Materials (arranged chronologically); and Series II, Miscellaneous Undated Items.
Deeds, plats, patents, and other legal papers concerning lands in Albemarle,
Fluvanna, Goochland, Henrico, and Powhatan Counties, several of which establish
the chain of title to Edgehill. Deeds for land owned by the Randolph Family
(Richard Randolph, Jr., Thomas Mann Randolph, Thomas Jefferson Randolph), the
Eppes Family (Francis Eppes, Richard Eppes, and William Eppes), and the
Nicholas Family (John Nicholas, George Nicholas, and Robert Carter Nicholas.)
Jefferson items are more fully calendared under dates 6 June 1751 and 29 March
1762.
Power of attorney, acknowledged before Henry Wood, Clerk.
Deed for 3 acres of land in Goochland County. This deed was executed on the
same day as one from Randolph to Jefferson, the payment in the latter being
"Henry Wetherburn's biggest bowl of Arrack punch".
Marriage bond for £50 signed by Peter Jefferson and countersigned by
Arthur Hopkins, void if there be lawful cause to obstruct Jefferson's marriage
with Jane Randolph.
Original map of the Virginia-North Carolina boundary to show the extension of
William Byrd's survey of 1728 from Peter's Creek to Steep Rock Creek, as
surveyed in 1749 by Joshua Fry and Peter Jefferson.
The legend, and
presumably the entire drawing, is in the hand of Peter Jefferson. No other
original map of the line of 1749 is known, but a "tracing" (preliminary draft?)
of this boundary line, with an almost identical legend but in a different hand,
is owned by the U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Washington, D. C. (E. G. Swem,
Maps Relating to Virginia . . . p. 58).
Two plats of same date for 11,777 and 1,790 acres of land on branches of Black
Water, and on Tomahawk and Rock Castle creeks, respectively, of Black Water, a
tributary of the Fluvanna (James) River in Albemarle (later Bedford) County,
Va. Both surveyed for Thomas Ballow, William Dawson, Joshua Fry, Peter
Jefferson, Charles Lynch, and Thomas Turpin. Indicate lands owned by
Blankenship, Chetwood, Samuel Cobbs, Jr., Nicholas Davies, John Dawson, Francis
Galloway, James, Hardwick, Benjamin Johnson, Thomas Meriwether, Rev. Mr. Stith,
Richard Tullos, G. Walton, and John Wayles. First plat attested by Daniel
Smith, Albemarle County Surveyor; second amended by T. J. with notes on
sequence of titles.
Indicates lots belonging to T. J.
Consent for the marriage of Daniel Scott to Anna Randolph, daughter of Isham
Randolph. Peter Jefferson was her nearest male relative. Witnessed by Richard
Amis, Elizabeth LeVillian, and John Woodson.
Provides for division of his home property and farms in Albemarle County (on
the Rivanna and Hardware rivers), land on the Mississippi River, slaves, and
money among his wife, Jane; his daughters, Jane, Elizabeth Martha and Lucy; and
his sons, Thomas and Randolph. Thomas is to receive a portion of the slaves,
his choice of the lands, and the residue of the estate Executors named are
Peter Randolph, Thomas Turpin, John Nicholas, Dr. Thomas Walker, and John
Harvie.
The bottom half of an account book page, possibly listing taxes, notes that sums for Alexander Mackie, Edward Carter and Samuel Spencer, were paid by Peter Jefferson.
Lists books, furniture, personal effects, plantation equipment, slaves, and
livestock, valued at more than £2400, on Peter Jefferson's property
lying on the Rivanna River and its branches; appraisal made by Charles Lewis,
Jr., John Henderson, and Thomas Smith.
Royal grant, issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, of 380 acres in
Albemarle County (later Bedford) on the branches of Tomahawk Creek and
Blackwater, adjoining the Rev. Mr. Stith's land.
John Harvie's accounts for family and planation expenses totaling
£1489, account for tobacco crops, and an account with the Surveyor's
Office of Albemarle County totaling £351.
Words and translation of "Ohne Lieb und ohne Wein" and "Falle doch auf Doris
Augenlieder", music by Mr. Fleischer of Brunswick. A painfully literal
translation, probably a student exercise at James Maury's or William and Mary.
Survey of the Manor of Greenway Court, a tract of 8840 acres in Frederick
County granted to Martin by Thomas Lord Fairfax, made in connection with the
lawsuit of Thomas B. Martin vs. Peter Wolf, defendant in an ejection suit.
(Perhaps used after 1762 in an early case, not listed in T. J.'s Case Book.)
Lists his misfortunes: his pocketbook, silk garters and new minuets eaten by
rats; his watch and Rebecca Burwell's picture ruined by water. Her image
prevents his getting to old Coke. Asks news of deaths, courtships, marriages.
Greetings to Alice Corbin, Rebecca Burwell, and "Sukey" Potter. Is now near
Shadwell.
Royal grant, issued by the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, of 950 acres in
Albemarle County in the fork of the Rivanna River. Mentions Cunningham's tract,
John Webb, Richard Perkins.
Copy of surveyor's courses in deed for 380-acre tract in Albemarle (later
Bedford) County.
Regarding "Belinda" (Rebecca Burwell Ambler)
Notes on legal cases and fees including one for William Byrd; proposed and completed activities; purchases; subscriptions received for the
I. 23 pages, 1767 August 19-1770 June 30, T. J.'s personal accounts in his
hand. II. 26 pages, 1786-1792 June 21: "The Est. of Thomas Jefferson Esqr. in
Account with Nicholas Lewis" in unidentified hand. III. 68 pages, 1783-1791,
accounts of various persons with T. J.'s estate in unidentified hand, with 1
page of Martha Carr's account in T. J.'s hand. IV. fragment (p. 659) in T. J.'s
hand. V. 3 pages, "Alphabet to all accounts from J. Key's superintendence to
Mr. Lewis's inclusive," in T. J.'s hand. VI. 1 page, "Alphabet to the
Merchant's accounts" in T. J.'s hand. VII. 10 pages, 1794-1797, accounts for
the "Nailery" in unidentified hand. VIII. Other later accounts and sketches by
members of the Randolph family.
Legal studies of Phillip Turpin. Building of Monticello. Will visit Turpin on
way to Williamsburg.
Advice, in a case shared with John Blair, on land surveys, patents, and claims.
Mentions Mr. Benson, Mr. Green, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Sevear (Sevier?), Mr. and
Mrs. James Wood, and Colonel Wood.
Recorded 5 May 1770 by Ben Waller, Clerk. Witnessed by Robert Carter Nicholas,
Edmund Pendleton, and James Mercer. Bruce Family Manuscripts.
Deed,
Harrison to Coles, conveying 1020 acres of land on the Dan River (the Berry
Hill tract), formerly the property of William Byrd and sold to Richard Bland 16
April 1751. Drafted by Jefferson.
Upper portion of draft of preliminary report on parliamentary rules and procedures. See #10803-a, below, for lower portion.
Lower portion of draft of preliminary report on parliamentary rules and procedures. See #10803, above, for upper portion.
Front elevation showing double porches; first floor plan.
Lists Garner's, McDowell's, Stribling's Spring, Crawford, Laporte, Mrs.
Berry's, Hodge's, Bell's, Kincaid's, Lange's, Harnest's at Panther Gap,
Cloverdale, Bratton's, Williams's Spring, Scotchtown, Fawcet's, Shaw's,
McLung's, and Dry Branch Gap.
Lists McLung, Shaw's, Fawcet's, Scotchtown, Cloverdale, Lange, [Kincaid's?],
Hodges, McDowell, Staunton, Waynesboro, Morrison's, Yancey, Hardings, Wood's.
Lists furnishings for Monticello, some to be gotten from Phillip Mazzei. Cost
of Shadwell locks. Prices at mill. Bricks needed to complete Monticello.
re: legal advice
re: some law books Turpin has for sale and offering to purchase "Hawkins's
pleas of the crown." [William Hawkins, 1673-1746, Treatise of the Pleas of the
Crown.] He also mentions his lack of free time because of his attendance at the
Albemarle court.
Advice on choice of books; defense of fiction. Sends greetings to Wintipock.
Request for further information on the case of Matthew MacVee vs. James Wilson
and William Orange (case 508). Refers to drawing of bill in case of Henry Brown
vs. William Tucker et al., for money due Brown for slave hired by Tucker, for
which Tucker's vessel was attached (case 548).
Study for final elevation of the first version.
Encloses copy of Dickie's bill against Cabell-Requests Cabell's statement
regarding the boundary dispute.
Inscriptions for tomb, foot of grave, and upper part of stone. Quotes David
Mallet's Excursion and Ossian's Temora. Mentions Charlottesville, Va., John and
Jane Carr of Louisa County, Martha Jefferson, Peter and Jane Jefferson, and T.
J.
Verdict of the special jury in a dispute regarding land on the James River.
Signed by Ben. Waller, Clerk of the General Court. References to John Farrar,
Thomas Farrar, John Sutton Farrar, Thomas Lygon, and Mr. Turpin.
Albemarle County land to be purchased by T. J. (This land, 483 acres on
Montalto adjacent to Monticello, bought by T. J. in 1777 for £190.)
marginal notes in copies of
Discusses the battle of Charlestown [Bunker Hill] and says it is "certain that the regulars have had between 12 & 1400 killed and wounded" and that British Major John Pitcairn "is among the slain, at which every body rejoices, as he was the commanding officer at Lexington[,] was the first who fired his own piece there & gave the command to fire." He mentions that "New Englanders are fitting out light vessels of war" and are "now intent on burning Boston as a hive which gives cover to regulars." He discusses the lack of gunpowder and says that "nothing is wanting but salt petre [sic]."
T. J. and Gatewood agree to T. J.'s purchase of 2,000 acres in Bedford County, Virginia, the future site of Poplar Forest, for 1,000 pounds, the purchase to be completed after T. J.'s return from Philadelphia. Addenda on verso.
News of the battle of Bunker Hill has reached England. T. J. reports on British strategy. References to Sir Jeffery Amherst, Guy Carleton, Lord Dunmore, General Gage, Commodore Molyneux Shuldham, and William Tryon.
Surrender of Chambly. Arms taken at Chambly to be used at St. John's, Montreal,
and upper ports of St. Lawrence River. Arnold's success not known. Commotion in
South Carolina. No news from Virginia. Mentions Mrs. William Byrd and Mrs.
Elizabeth Wayles Eppes.
Hopes Arnold is in possession of Quebec, since intercepted letters indicate a
large British army will soon be sent. Has written to Patty to keep at a
distance from the alarms of Lord Dunmore.
List of names appearing in Jefferson's account books for the years [1776-1778].
The account book itself (original in the Massachusetts Historical Society,
microfilm in the Alderman Library) was written on blank pages of the Virginia
Almanac for 1776-1778.
A committee of five, consisting of Jefferson, Thomas Ludwell Lee, George Mason,
Edmund Pendleton, and George Wythe, were appointed by the Virginia Convention
of 1776 to draft a revision of the Virginia laws--the genesis of Jefferson's
epochal work for religious and intellectual freedom. Lee died, Mason resigned,
and the work was divided among the other three. Jefferson prepared the sections
on common law and statutes to 4 James I; Wythe prepared the British statutes
from that date to 1776; Pendleton worked on laws passed in Virginia. The index
is in Jefferson's hand, the ordinances in several other hands, probably of
clerks of the committee. Jefferson indexes 126 bills, 66 of which are included
in this draft. The bills were printed by Dixon and Holt, Richmond, 1784.
On verso of letter, 1777 August 15 from Charles S. Lewis, Jr. May be related to
N-496.
Legal opinion on a much disputed will. Bequests of Neck of Land, Bull Run, and
Shenandoah to Nathaniel Burwell, Carter B. Fontaine, Mr. Griffin, and daughter.
Encloses record of tickets received by John Wayles. Col. William Byrd signed
page, but account is inaccurate.
Deed for Elk Hill, a tract of land in Goochland County. Certification by
Beverley Randolph and John Woodson that Anne Skipwith freely relinquishes her
right of dower in this tract, November 1778. Witnessed by Henry Cox, Thomas
Young, Henry Tuggle.
Re T. J.'s notifying his relation, [Randolph?] Jefferson, of court order
requiring latter to give security for costs in his suit against Reade's
administrators, which order was obtained by Mr. Carrington. Notes on verso re
Joyce Shifflet.
T. J. writes in support of exchanging Baron de Geisman, one of the Convention prisoners in Albemarle County, Va.
T. J. refers to Bland's recent letter to former Governor [Patrick] Henry forwarding an unspecified request from British General [William] Phillips, currently imprisoned with the British troops at the Barracks in Albemarle County, Va. He discusses the barbarities of Indian attacks upon settlers at the instigation of British General [Henry] Hamilton into whose conduct the Council [of State] will soon be inquiring, noting that there should be a respect for Hamilton's "honorable bravery" in opposition to the "cruel & cowardly warfare of the savage, whose object in war is to extinguish human nature." He informs Bland that the militia under his command should be discharged, repeats Colonel [William] Finnie's instructions on applying for clothes for Bland's regiment of guards and horse, and authorizes him to put the guards and horse under his command together on the same payroll as both are part of the Continental Army.
Authorization to inspect and state the quantity and condition of all military
stores in Virginia.
As Tucker has interest in the American states and Bermuda, T. J. sends copies
of resolution of Virginia Council regarding exchange of aid. T. J. covertly
suggests if Bermuda will supply "Brobdinagian" bushels of salt, America will
respond with Indian corn. Accompanying the letter are: 1779 June 21, ACT OF
ASSEMBLY authorizing the trade of grain for salt. ADS signed by Archibald
Blair, Clerk of Council (18th century copy). Also, 1780 September 26,
CERTIFICATE by BENJAMIN POWELL, Williamsburg justice of the peace, declaring
that Tucker received T. J.'s letter.
Recommendation for Rev. Charles Clay.
Commissions. Captains: Burnley, Purvis, Porter, Burton, White, Herndon.
Lieutenants: Slaughter, Taylor, Paulett, Pettus. Ensigns: Winston, Slaughter,
Paulet. Has no provisions, but Board of War may help.
Officer for Western Battalion to be commissioned. To proceed with first half of
battalion to Albemarle; Crockett to follow with remainder. Mentions Sampson
Mathews in Augusta and auditors in Virginia.
Transmitting a petition from Alexander Dick to the Governor and Council of
Virginia requesting a commission as major in the Marines.
Alphabetical index to his Account Book for 1779-1782, which is owned by the
Library of Congress.
Items secured from office of House of Burgesses, Peyton Randolph through R.
Hickman, Richard Bland, Charles City Office, John Page of Rosewell, and Pervis.
Summer operations in the West. Clark has a choice between an expedition against
Detroit or a war against the Indians. The Shawnees, Mingoes, Munnies, and
Wyandottes should be exterminated or moved beyond the lakes or the Illinois
River. Major Slaughter's men will complete Clark's battalion Proposed chain of
posts on the Ohio at the mouth of the Fishinger, the Little Kanawha, Great
Kanawha, Great Salt Cut, Scioto, and Kentucky, which will connect Pittsburgh
and the falls of the Ohio, or possibly the mouth of the Ohio.
Forwards letter from France. Asks instructions regarding sending of
Parliamentary Register containing correspondence of Sir William Howe and John
Burgoyne. Pensacola and St. Augustine taken by the Spaniards. Enemy attack not
imminent.
Nine and one half acres, an island in Fluvanna River, Albemarle County.
In the hand of C. H. Moseley, Jr. John James, Jr., and Adam Lovitt's bond to
Thomas Jefferson, Chief Magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia, void if due
cause is found why James cannot marry Seabrook Woodhouse.
Orders wine.
Land grant of 1,000 acres in Kentucky County, "near the Falls of Ohio."
Grant for 400 acres of land in Louisa and Albemarle counties; land forfeited by
Nicholas Oliver on failure to pay quitrents on said land.[
Regarding requisitions of money, supplies, and troops from Virginia by the
Continental Congress.
Requesting certificates for the number of arms carried by his regiment at the
time it entered the Continental service. Certificate needed for settling of
accounts between Virginia and Congress.
A form letter, forwards a patriotic proposition sent to Martha Washington, by "our sisters of Pennsylvania," and asks the recipient to circulate it.
Patent for 1773 acres in Augusta County.
50 acres in Augusta County.
400 acres in Augusta County.
209 acres in Albemarle County.
Commission, appointing Latané a lieutenant in the Essex County
militia.
Discusses the issuing of clothes for the guards assigned to the Convention Army and explains the new regulations regarding such issues.
Funds in Old Continental and State currency received of Mr. Lewis from Mary
Lewis' collection in Albemarle for donation to soldiers.
Commissions for James Kerr, Bennett Henderson, John Pipen, William Hughes, Jonathan Key, Joshua Fry, and Henry Burke
Letter, 22 November , from Thomas Nelson at Richneck, enclosing note from
Newport's news point, indicates that enemy ships are standing for Capes. Must
reinforce Southern army to overcome Cornwallis' expected move on Camden.
French forces in Chesapeake Bay at Hampton Roads near Hampton and Yorktown.
Burwell's ferry and West Point to Jamestown should be defended. Mentions
Cumberland, Pamunkey River, King and Queen Court House, Hoods, Portopotank and
Mattaponi.
Transmitting his official thanks to the militia and their officers.
This may be an early version of Jefferson's design for the President's House,
Washington.
Concerning taxes necessary for the support of paper currency issues (in
Virginia?) for the years 1778-1784.
Militia to rendezvous at Petersburg to repel British troops. Invasion Law.
British troops have retired down James River. German prisoners to return to
barracks in Albemarle.
Jefferson sends the monetary requisition and available medicine. He informs Steuben that the council has honored his request for an aide who knows the Virginia militia by appointing John Walker and mentions that most of General George Weedon's militia on their way to join General Thomas Nelson were scheduled for discharge.
Enlistments to guard German prisoners in Albemarle must be extended. Mr. Brown
has money for maintenance of Germans.
Cornwallis, having been at Boyd's Ferry on the 14th, approaches. Convention
troops must be removed. Prisoners from Cow-pens to be at Staunton. Troops to
remain below the Blue Ridge.
Sends blank power of impressment for horses for Greene's dragoons; and discussing a plan to be submitted to Baron von Steuben for assigning regular army officers to militia companies and sending the released militia officers and surplus line officers to Greene for permanent dismissal or other assignment.
Weedon, Fredericksburg, Va., discusses the progress of assembling various units of Virginia militia to march to [Hanover?] Court House to receive further orders from the Baron [von Steuben?] and the need for additional boxes of ammunition.
Grant of 45 acres in Essex County, Va.
161 acres on Rivanna River. Mentions John Shiflet, Stephen Phillips, Baptist
Road, Ivy Creek, Samuel Ray, Alexander Markie, and Joseph Burnett.
Asks that militiamen be relieved for corn planting.
Asks recipients to act on Congress' plan for settlement of Col. Wood's account.
Encloses resolution (not present) of Va. Council of State requesting that
action.
Weedon discusses the failure of his plan to protect the lower Virginia counties and Newport News from British vessels on the James River. According to news received from Captain William Davenport, Captain Chandler of the Patriot disobeyed orders of Weedon's to patrol the area only, and engaged the British instead, losing his ship and crew.
Mr. Whitlock found him with Militia by Potomac River. Skirmished with British
who now go to Alexandria. British advance on tobacco stores on Yeocomico River.
Grant for 111 acres of land on the east side of Buck Island Creek, a tributary of the Rivanna River, south of Monticello in Albemarle County.
Stores wanted for the militia of Westmoreland. News of Lord Cornwallis, General
Greene, and General Phillips.
Appointing him ensign in the Virginia militia.
Joint commission of Joseph Moore, Charles Allen, Richard Foster, Joseph Parks,
William Wooton, and Richard Winn, as justices of the peace for Prince Edward
County.
Apprehension of French deserters for the Marquis de Lafayette.
Introducing Col. James Monroe, who is resuming his studies in Europe. Prospects
for capturing Cornwallis, recovering Georgia and South Carolina. Mentions
Princeton, N. J., and Charleston, S. C.
These notes, copied from manuscript journals no longer in existence, begin with the articles of agreement of Governor Sir William Berkeley and his Council with the Commissioners of the Commonwealth of England, 12 March 1651. They end abruptly six pages later, the remainder of the leather-bound volume being blank. It is presumed that they were made in connection with Query XIII (on Virginia's Constitution) of the
Deed for 120 acres of land in Goochland County. Commission, signed by G. Payne,
to John Hopkins, William Holman, and Nathaniel Mason, Justices of the Peace, to
determine whether Sally Smith freely relinquishes her dower rights in said
land, 12 March, and the report by John Hopkins and William Holman 12 April,
1782. Witnessed by Robert Lewis, Henry Macklim, and Charles Smith.
No beer by Jupiter since brewer is visiting wife. Col. Cary appreciates pecan
trees; Mr. Carter raising rabbits at Shirley. Regrets fire. Mentions Mrs.
Jefferson and Mr. Tucker.
Will does not protect Mrs. Wayland, who must claim legal rights. Cites Garbland
vs. Mayot 2 Vernon 105, Cook vs. Cook ibid. 545, Bateman vs. Roach 9 Modern
Cases in Law and Equity 104, and Coleman vs. Seymour 1 Vesey 209.
Jefferson writes to Harrison concerning a debt to Mr. Nathan contracted by Jefferson on public business, and inquires specifically if the state would assume the defense in case of a suit.
Sentiment on death and eternal separation.
Mentions John Wayles. With construction directions. Quotes Iliad.
Translation of note in unidentified hand. Sketch for monument.
Will leave Col. Wood's sword with James Madison when he goes to Europe.
Possibility of forming a company with Gov. [Abner] Nash to speculate in land
between the Cherokee and Mississippi Rivers. If Jefferson goes to France, the
responsibility would fall on Mr. Lewis and on Eppes. Determined to keep clear
of anything that might make private interests interfere with public duties.
Deed for 50 acres of land in Goochland County. Witnesses: Charles Kerr Nancy
Scott Jefferson, Peter Carr. Recorded 19 May 1783 by G. Payne Clerk of
Goochland County.
Jefferson replies to the notice of an appointment by Zane and hopes Zane will send him British news.
Turpin's medical studies in Great Britain and Paris, service in Royal Navy,
efforts to join American forces. Mentions Cowpens, Charleston, Fort Washington,
London, Long Island, New York, Staten Island; Benedict Arnold, Sir Guy
Carleton, Lord Cornwallis, Mr. Griffin, Governor Nelson, the Utaws, George
Washington; Acts of Virginia Assembly, Foster's Crown Law, Governor's
Proclamation, Manuscript Records of Congress.
Advice concerning his education and conduct. Respect due to Mr. and Mrs.
[Matthew] Maury. Recommends he make the acquaintance of James Madison.
News of Patsy (Martha) and Polly (Maria) Jefferson and Elizabeth Eppes. Price
of tobacco. Richard Randolph's account with Mr. Wayles' estate. [Matthew] Maury
has removed his school from Orange to Williamsburg. Mentions Peter Carr and
John Wayles Eppes.
Grammar school in Albemarle. Dr. Witherspoon at Princeton and Irish persons at
Philadelphia know of no available teachers. Seeking one in Scotland. Expects
war in Europe. Mentions Turkey, France, Prussia, Great Britain, Ireland,
Holland. Congress not yet assembled.
Nine codes are included. Most of these are simple substitution ciphers,
numerals being substituted for words or syllables. Two are more complicated;
one is developed from a column arrangement of the Lord's Prayer; another is a
dictionary cipher involving the use of a French-English pocket dictionary. One
of the number codes in Jefferson's hand has a note, "frequently throw in
numbers higher than 1545, which meaning nothing will serve to perplex." Some
codes are endorsed with names of users, Robert R. Livingston, J. M. [James
Madison?], Thomas Jefferson, Edmund Randolph, Edmund Pendleton.
Wine ledger sheet and "list of sundry memorandoms" itemizing the sale of table
cloths and loaf sugar to T. J.
Settlement of T. J.'s bond (to Walker?) by an order on Alexander McDonald of
Richmond.
Ratification of French treaty. Difficulties involved in gaining the necessary
vote of nine states on important business. Russo-Turkish relations. Possibility
of new attack on the U. S. by Great Britain.
Notes on household accounts in T. J.'s hand.
Russo-Turkish relations. Cool reception of John Adams and John Jay in London.
Visited Bear Castle with Peter Carr and saw Mr. Overton. Mr. Stuart told Mr.
Bolling that Mr. Short had found school for Peter. Mr. Short wrote from
Monticello that Mr. Key should send him to Liberty Hall, Rockbridge County. Mr.
Wilton at Eppington. Health of Nancy at Fairfields, Lucy, Martha, and Mr.
Bolling. Jenny Cary has daughter.
Jefferson has been appointed to the European commercial treaty committee and wishes Short to join him in Philadelphia. If Short decides to come he is to bring one of Jefferson's servants with him.
Death of Lucy Jefferson and Lucy Eppes, both from whooping cough. Polly
Jefferson and Bolling Eppes both ill. Regards to Patsy.
Autograph inscription in presentation copy of
Inscription in a presentation copy of
Inscription in a presentation copy of
Bill for clothing for Jefferson and his daughters.
Report on his education with Matthew Maury and his brother Dabney's education
with Smith at Prince Edward Academy. References to [Bishop] James Madison and
the College of William and Mary.
Martha's health. Nancy's package. Mr. Bolling did not see Col. LeMaire; Mrs.
Eppes did. Health of Maria and Dabney Carr. Peter with James Maury, as James
Madison wished. Mr. and Mrs. Bolling to go to Chesterfield. Tom Bolling and
Mary Bolling Lewis of Fairfields dead.
Years in France.
Mr. Adams carried earlier letter. Emperor in Italy. Dutch agents in Vienna.
Constantinople troops refuse to use European arms. No news of Mr. Lamb. No
progress in Barbary proceedings. Diplomatic cipher code message.
Mazzei brought letter. Condolence to Thomas and Mary J. Bolling. Maria to come.
Letter from Peter Carr at Williamsburg. Books from London. Mr. Maury praises
him. Dabney Carr's position. Samuel Carr's health. Martha well, speaking
French. David Humphries, Mr. Short, T. J. do not speak French so well. Will
send silk for Anna Scott Jefferson. James Madison to forward letters. No news
of Eppington.
The Emperor hurt by German Confederation. Need to reestablish trade with
England. Recommends Mr. Barclay be sent to treat with the Barbary States.
Necessity for minister to Portugal. Appointment of William Short as his private
secretary. Pleasure with Land Ordinance of 1785. Adoption of the dollar as the
U. S. monetary unit. Importance of a favorable reception for Benjamin Franklin
in the U. S. Reference to John Adams and Colonel Humphreys.
Letters to Francis and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes not answered. Jacques LeMaire,
who wrote from Richmond about Maria, carried letters. Daniel and Theodorick
Fitzhugh bring seeds. Daniel Fitzhugh to see Eppes in Richmond. Wants Maria
sent. Nurses, ships, and voyages. Isabel would be a good nurse, or a young lady
going to France or England. Nurse need come only to Havre, l'Orient, or Nantes.
Martha's French better than that of David Humphries, William Short, or T. J.
Emperor and Dutch settled quarrel. Possible trouble with Turks. Mentions
Horsdu-monde, James Hemings.
Daniel and Theodorick Fitzhugh stayed longer than expected. Dr. Currie reports
Maria and all are well. Maria's trip to France. Mr. Fitzhugh brings seeds.
Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Skipwith and Maria.
Books from Henley. Mentions Mr. Bradford and Mr. Gwatkin. Williamsburg fire.
William and Mary College's altered curriculum. Mentions George Wythe and
professors James McClung and Charles Bellini.
In unidentified hand.
Travel in France.
In France, perhaps for U.S. ministry.
Notes in T. J.'s hand with notes in an unidentified hand on the verso.
Third person letter to Hartley, Minister Plenipotentiary from Great Britain, mentioning the Virginia Resolutions of 19 May 1784.
Accounts of small sums owed the blacksmith shop for each year from 1785 through 1793 contain names of 80 local residents including James Monroe, Thomas Mann Randolph, Edward Carter, Bennett Henderson, and Nicholas Lewis. Several are initialled "G," possibly George, the slave in charge of the shop.
Replies to questions propounded by the editor of the Encyclopédie
Politique. Degree to which Congress or the state legislatures regulate foreign
commerce. Reasons why Rhode Island opposes federal regulation, and possible
solutions of the problem. Economic character of Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Right of the Union to compel one state to obedience. Coercion by naval force
less dangerous. Comparison of American government with European forms.
Will ask Martha to contact aunt. Mr. Short well. Greetings to Mr. and Mrs.
Skipwith and Mrs. Eppes.
Bill for clothing.
Specifications for a tool chest.
Bill for clothing.
Bill for scientific apparatus and mathematics instruments.
Bill for repairing ivory chessmen.
Bill for clothing.
Lodging at Mrs. Connor's.
Health of T. J., Mrs. Skipwith, Peter Carr with Mr. Maury, Dabney Carr, Jenny
Carr. Samuel Carr not seen. Bolling family at Fairfields. Has Bernard Moore
settled bond for Dabney Carr's law books? Mentions Elizabeth Wayles Eppes,
Eppington, Monticello, Williamsburg.
Jefferson sends a letter of introduction for Madame de Gregoire whose family claimed land in Maine under a grant from the French crown when it held the province of Arcadia.
Claims against the John Wayles estate by Farrell & Jones, Mr. Cary,
Mrs. Nick, Kippen & Co., and T. J. himself. Regrets Polly was not sent
to him. Thanks for gift of anchovies and claret. Mentions Martha Jefferson and
Elizabeth Eppes.
T. J. tells his daughter what time he will call for her.
T. J. asks her to obtain permission to come to dinner.
Cramp in hand prevents a long letter. He has cleared up her misunderstanding
with Madame de Corny. Greetings to her husband.
His letters too full of pure affection to go by the public post. Hopes to see
her again. Must trust this to the post-office, but will disguise his seal and
superscription.
Reason she has not received his letters. Wishes he were with her. Hopes she is
coming to Paris. Possibility of her drawing Natural Bridge and the Peaks of
Otter. Thanks for a gift of songs she has composed.
Course of study under George Wythe and others. News of his brothers Dabney and
Samuel. References to Charles Bellini, Maria Jefferson, and [Bishop] James
Madison.
Purchased tea tray.
Purchased butter boats, pudding dish.
Purchased calico.
Purchased sword chains.
Purchased coffee urn.
Purchased coffee jar.
Purchased stewing dish and top.
Purchased silver cross.
Purchased small silver cross.
Purchased bit.
Purchased silver candlestick.
Letter from Gibraltar. Trouble in Morocco. Writes to Mrs. Barclay at Richmond.
Goes to Philadelphia, hoping to find a letter from Mr. Barclay.
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Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. cut chip while visiting Stratford-on-Avon, England.
List of vegetables and flowers with proper times for sowing, in French with
English translations.
Mr. Madison, now member of Congress, has not forwarded all letters. Maria well,
does not want to go to France. Isabel may not go. Health of Peter Carr, Nancy,
and Bolling and Charles Lewis families. Jenny Cary says French Consul at
Williamsburg may go next summer. Mr. Smith commends Dabney. Samuel Carr not
seen. Mrs. Eppes could not bring Maria to Monticello. Inquires after Martha.
Mentions Eppington and Wilson Nicholas.
Jefferson writes to Michel Guillaume St. John de Crevecoeur and claims that Jersey farmers were the first to rediscover the Greek craft of bending a young sapling to form the circumference of a wheel. He quotes a passage from Homer on the method and reports that Benjamin Franklin aided the British patent holder in doing it with seasoned wood.
Mr. Madison to bring letters, including one for Peter Carr. Maria at Eppington.
Health of Mr. Randolph of Dungeness, his eldest son in Scotland, and Jenny
Cary. Mrs. Marshall, née Ambler, insane. Mrs. Page of Rosewell and
Mrs. Nicholas dead.
Appointment of members to the Constitutional Convention. Growth of monarchist
strength. Recommends a federal government with supreme power. Change in the
principle of representation.
Shipment of cones, holly, cedar berries, and myrtle berries. Tobacco at
Monticello and Bedford. Colonel Lewis has the whole management of Jefferson's
affairs. Polly will go to France with the French consul and his wife. Claret
has arrived. Mentions Mr. Beall of Williamsburg and Mr. Bondfield.
Instructions regarding her responsibilities for her sister Maria.
Requests payment of T. J.'s account, April 18-May, 1786
Maria Jefferson about to sail to France. Report on his studies at William and
Mary under George Wythe; Wythe's religious views. Samuel and Dabney Carr's
education. Wishes to "get the polish of Europe". Mentions Martha Jefferson and
Matthew Maury.
Maria going to France. Sad to leave Eppington and Mrs. Eppes. Saw Sam Carr.
Servant murdered baby of Mr. Stannard who married daughter of Ned Carter. Nancy
well. Lucy Randolph married Frenchman.
Madame de Traubenheim says Martha unwell. Maria in England.
Description of trip to Italy, mentioning Turin, Milan, Genoa, Nice, Col de
Tende, Chateau de Saorgis. Wishes she would come to Paris.
Will ride with Martha and Miss Annesley.
He does not deserve a long letter. Discusses his trip through Italy, mentioning
Turin, Genoa, Milan. She has finally met Madame de Corny. Letters and a parcel
for the Duchess of Kingston.
Dabney Carr estate unpaid for Bernard Moore's purchase of Dabney Carr's books.
Favorable accounts of her sons, Peter, Samuel, and Dabney Carr, received from
George Wythe and [Bishop] James Madison. References to Nicholas Lewis, Martha
Jefferson, Maria Jefferson, Lucy Carr, and Nancy Carr.
Dabney Carr estate unpaid for Bernard Moore's purchase of Dabney Carr's books.
Favorable accounts of her sons, Peter, Samuel, and Dabney Carr, received from
George Wythe and [Bishop] James Madison. References to Nicholas Lewis, Martha
Jefferson, Maria Jefferson, Lucy Carr, and Nancy Carr. Wants report on
Monticello fruit trees. Maria's trip to Paris.
T. J. comments on the memorial Churchman sent regarding "a table of variations of the needle for all different meridians whatever," to be applied during a voyage between America and Europe; expresses difficulties that would occur; discusses the need to address questions raised by the French Academy of Science; and ending with, "I shall be happy that our country may have the honour of furnishing the old world what it has so long sought in vain." Jefferson may be referring for the work Churchman eventually published in Philadelphia in 1790:
Advice on religion and on travel in Europe.
Need for powerful federal government in foreign affairs.
Concerning the Constitutional Convention. Predicts federal sovereignty in
foreign affairs and in matters relative to all the states, means of enforcement
for the national government, separation of powers.
Describes education system in use in his academy.
Observations on the Constitutional Convention. Federal government to operate on
individuals not on the states. Division of power between executive and
legislative branches, and between Federal and State governments. Adjustment of
interests of large and small states. Sectional interests. Extensive discussion
of precedents and questions involved in these matters. Reasons why only three
Virginia names are subscribed to the Constitution. Discussion of public opinion
of the Constitution, state by state. References to Samuel Chase, Patrick Henry,
James Innes, Arthur Lee, Richard Henry Lee, James McClurg, John Marshall,
George Mason, James Mercer, William Paca, Mann Page, Edmund Pendleton, George
Washington, and George Wythe.
Peter Carr to carry letter to Mr. Madison. Maria's trip. Judgment against
Bernard Moore. Trip to Buck Island. Criticizes Hastings Marks. Jack Carr says
Marks and Hudson Martin to go to Kentucky. Sold cook, Lewis. Archibald Cary
died. Health of Cary's son Arche, and of Peter and Dabney Carr. Mrs. Bolling's
son died. Polly Cary married Mr. Peachy. Letter for Martha.
Dinner invitations for Messrs. d'Hancarville, St. André, Niemscevicz,
and Count Btocki. Wishes she had seen more of Jefferson while in Paris.
Education at William and Mary interrupted by lack of funds. Need for Spanish
dictionary. Requests advice on matters of importance in his life. News of Sam
and Dabney Carr. References to Mr. Elder, Martha and Maria Jefferson [Bishop]
James Madison, and George Wythe.
Copy used by Jefferson, containing his manuscript additions, revisions, maps, and plates. Bound into this book are eleven letters of Edward D. Ingraham of Philadelphia and John Spear Smith, 1845-1847, dealing with a proposed publication of the
Thanks for news of Polly Jefferson. Mentions Martha Jefferson, Martha Jefferson
Carr, and Anna Jefferson Marks.
Pain of parting. Illness of M. de Corny. Arrival of Mrs. Church. Wishes she had
fewer friends and servants so he might have more time alone with her.
Has not written because he could find no private conveyance. Choice of a tea
vase in which Mrs. Church and Mr. Turnbull have helped. Compliments to Mr.
Cosway.
Warren Hastings' trial. Ratification of the Constitution. Lack of religious
toleration for Protestants in France. (The printed copies address the letter to
William Edward Rutledge; however, Jefferson's "Epistolary Record" refers to the
letter as to John Rutledge, Jr.)
Hopes for ratification of Constitution with amendment of its defects.
Virginia's opposition to ratification of the Constitution will produce
beneficial amendments. Bill of Rights.
Mentions Madame de Corny, "Kitty" [Catharine Church] and the girls and invites Mrs. Church to Monticello. Compares the beauty and charm of America to Europe. Affectionate and complimentary.
Course of study at William and Mary. Books received from John Paradise, but not
from T. J. Mentions George Wythe.
Reasons he has not written. Prefers the paintings of Van der Werff and Carlo
Dolce to Rubens. Trip to Dusseldorff, Heidelberg, and Strasbourg. Mentions
Laurence Sterne, Princess Lubomirski, and M. de Simoulin.
Angry that he does not write more often. Suggests he come to England. Mentions
John Trumbull, William Short, Mme. Palivae de Corny, Luigi Marchesi, Richard
Cosway.
Jefferson writes regarding a bill to be paid to the company.
The Constitution should be ratified with two amendments: a bill of rights and a
law preventing re-election of the president. Confidence in Washington.
Massachusetts' ratification of the Constitution. Two amendments needed: bill of
rights and expunging the principle of necessary rotation in office. States
should ratify first and amend later.
Madame de Corney to take her to opera. Maria with T. J.
Writes note to him only because Mr. Trumbull knows a person who is going to see
T. J.; charges that T. J. neglects her.
Ratification of the Constitution by Massachusetts, South Carolina. Benjamin
Barton has arrived. Mentions Colonel Smith.
Wrote to Francis Eppes. Renting estates. European tobacco prices. Rent from
Garth and Mousley in Bedford, and Hickman and Smith in Albemarle. Mr. Eppes to
help sell Cumberland and Elkhill land to pay Jones and McCaul. Protection for
slaves. Debts to Mr. Braxton, Dr. Walker, Mr. Smith, Donald Scott, Dr. Reid,
Col. Bannister, Phripp and Bowden of Norfolk, Hierom Gaines, Frank Gaines,
William Chisholm, Johnson, Watson and Orr, Robinson, Bennet, and Callaway. Mr.
Donald will take note. Mentions Monticello and Virginia. Mrs. Lewis sent corn
that surpasses Italian and French corns. Great George, Ursula, Betty Hemings,
Martin, and Bob not to be hired out.
Ratification of the Constitution. New York is doubtful and Rhode Island against
it.
Begging a letter from him. M. St. Andre has asked for a letter for T. J.
Congratulations on South Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. A bill of
rights is necessary. Regrets abandonment of principle of rotation in office for
the president and senators.
Public triumph of her engraving of the "Hours." Request for a design for his
visiting cards.
"Cease to chide me . . . I am incapable of forgetting or neglecting you."
Concerning the ratification of the Constitution by New Hampshire and New York.
Advises that he learn Spanish. Advice on learning, health, and virtue. Mentions
George Wythe.
Paradise, of James City County, now of Paris, appoints Burwell of Carter's
Grove to manage affairs and to pay debt to Edward Bancroft and William Anderson
of London. Witnessed by T. J., William Short, and Phillip Mazzei.
Ratification of the Constitution; the Bill of Rights; abandonment of the
principle of rotation in the Senate and presidency.
Gratitude for the gift of the urn. Mentions the John Trumbull portrait of himself and his own friendship with [Maria] Cosway and Angelica Church. Refers to his plans to carry animals and plants back to America in the spring and requests that she meet him and his daughters in Havre, France. Mentions serving in Congress in 1775 with Philip John Schuyler. Relates that he left "Kitty" [Catharine Church] at the Chaussee d'Antin and consulted with Madame de Corny of the Convent.
Thanks for his compliments for her
Discusses plans to execute her commission for the volumes of the
Design for his visiting card. Jefferson goes to America; she to Italy. Suggests
she go by way of Col de Tende and see the castle of Saorgio. Would prefer her
to come to U. S. with Mrs. Church and John Trumbull, to sketch Natural Bridge
and Niagara Falls.
Announcing the death of Charles III of Spain.
Ratification of Constitution; Bill of Rights; re-eligibility of the president.
Presenting Mrs. Hannah Cowley, the first female dramatic author in England.
Ratification of Constitution a proof that whenever the people are
well-informed, they can be trusted with their government.
Comments on severe winter. News of Princess Lubomirski, M. D'Hancarville, Mrs.
Church. Mr. Trumbull, and Mr. Short. Mme. de Brehan disappointed with America's
lack of simplicity.
Mrs. Church's trip to America. Requests true account of French Revolution since
English neswspapers are all biased. Hopes he has seen Mrs. Cowley.
Leaves for America for six months. France a scene of tumult. Wishes she would
join Mrs. Church in America. Discourse on the nature of their friendship.
Recent illness. Reading and attending congressional debates in N Y. George
Wythe's educational methods. Study of modern languages more useful than that of
ancient ones. Spanish. Books in his father's library. References to Samuel and
Dabney Carr, James Madison, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Denies proposing to Mr. Necker to sell American corn and flour to France, as
understood by Monsieur de Mirabeau. Told John Jay that Necker favored such
sale. Extract of letter published in American gazette. Wishes Lafayette to
convey facts to French assembly.
Violence in the French Revolution. Introduces Gouverneur Morris.
Acknowledges letter sent by Gouverneur Morris. Sends note by John Trumbull.
Conspiracy against George III. Finds Mr. Morris very enjoyable. Asks about
affairs in France. Introduces her brother. Mentions Mr. Trumbull.
Reasons why he did not see more of her brother. Departure for America.
Trip to America. Note from Mr. Milne of the cording and spinning operation of
la Muette. No news of Mrs. Bingham.
Offering T. J. the post of Secretary of State. Suggests Roger Alden as
Assistant Secretary. Papers in the care of John Jay and Henry Remsen.
Leaves soon for America. Hopes to see her in Paris in April if matters are
"tranquilized".
Requesting an answer, when convenient, to his offer of the post of Secretary of
State to T. J.
Will accept the post of Secretary of State if Washington thinks best, but feels
most suited to his present post as Minister to France. Possible commercial
treaties with France.
Jefferson requests the unidentified correspondent to convey an enclosed letter [not present] to Paris.
The complaint was brought in the Caroline County, Va., court by Francis Eppes, Henry Skipwith, and Thomas Jefferson, executors of John Wayles, against Thomas Lomax, for a debt of 184 pounds 10 shillings owed to Wayles.
Includes sketch.
Building in form of a Greek cross, with framing plan. (Probably a development
of N-490.) See also N-537.
Requests forwarding of letters to Colonel Lewis. James Brown will pay postage.
Tobacco owed to the late Mr. M[?]. Mentions Nicholas Lewis, Mr. Coleman, and
Mr. Ross.
Protests survey by James Marks of the boundary between Randolph's Edgehill and
John Harvie's property.
Finances of Mr. and Mrs. John Paradise. Nathaniel Burwell's aid to them.
Mentions Dr. Bancroft, Mr. Wilkinson.
Asking that he accept Dabney Carr as a student in his school. Prescribes course
of study. Nicholas Lewis will pay expenses. Asks information regarding an
edition of "septuagist" (Septuagint?). Respects to Mrs. Maury.
Enclosing a letter.
Refusing her offer of a bed. Future plans; visit to Buck Island.
Details of the settlement of Peter Jefferson's estate, mentioning accounts of
Kippen & Co., Dabney Carr, Sr., Alexander McCaul; expenses while a
student at William and Mary and under George Wythe; payment of his sisters'
portions; expenses of maintaining the family charged to the estate; division
between Randolph and Thomas. John Harvie and John Nicholas, Sr., the other
executors.
Boundary dispute regarding land bought by Harvie from James Marks, bordering on
property of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr., James Hickman, Martin Key, and William
Watson. Anderson Bryan, the official surveyor. Map of the land in dispute.
Encloses a letter to be read and posted. [incorrectly dated 1791]
Encloses copy of his letter of 10 January to Dr. Thomas Walker concerning Peter
Jefferson's estate. Confusion regarding board and clothing of his sisters,
charged to the estate.
Arrival of Mr. Madison. Confidence in Jefferson's ability to carry out
important duties of Secretary of State. Public satisfaction with Jefferson's
French ministry. No alteration likely in the commission from the United States
to the Court of France.
T. J. and Randolph Jefferson settled estate of Peter Jefferson with John
Nicholas. Provisions for sisters, Anna Scott Jefferson, and lands. Cost of T.
J.'s education, some owed to Thomas Walker. Accounts with Dabney Carr, Kippen
and Company, John Walker, and Francis Walker.
Marriage of Martha Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Property
settlements. Wedding plans.
Settlement of account of Kippen & Co. against Peter Jefferson's estate.
Mentions Thomas Walker, an executor, and Alexander McCaul.
Tatham writes concerning maps, histories, and guidebooks of Virginia and the South which he has proposed writing and for which he is currently compiling material.
Conveying 1,000 acres of land in Bedford County, a portion of Poplar Forest,
together with all its appurtenances, slaves (27 in all), and livestock, given
to Martha upon her marriage to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Includes Jefferson's
map of Poplar Forest. Mentions a similar conveyance of property in Henrico
County, called Varina, from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr., to Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr.
Largely fruit trees.
Unable to find any books, papers throwing light on Dabney Carr's transactions
with Thomas Walker. Difficulties in procuring Coke on Littleton. References to
Martha and Maria Jefferson and to James Minor.
Hopes Lewis' health better. Mentions Mrs. Lewis.
Wanted to visit Eppington, but must go to New York. Maria will stay with Mrs.
Eppes. Maria's Spanish studies and Don Quixote.
Settlement of Peter Jefferson's estate. Mentions accounts and payments of R.
(John?) Harvie, A. Donald and Alexander McCaul.
Box of plants for the Comtesse de Tessé, for which William Short, U.
S. Charge at Paris, will pay charges.
Ship box of plants for the Comtesse de Tessé to M. Lamotte at le Havre
or Mr. Coffin at Dunkerque.
Purchase of a horse. Will go to New York by stage because of deep snow. Offers
any services he can render in New York.
Box of plants for Mme. la Comtesse de Tessé. Charge expenses to
William Short, U. S. Chargé d'Affaires at Paris.
Ship box of plants for the Comtesse de Tessé to M. Lamotte at le Havre
or Mr. Coffin at Dunkerque. Recipient's copy of
Proof of payment to Dabney Carr's estate rests with Dr. Thomas Walker. List of
law readings. References to Coke on Littleton, to James Monroe, and to Dabney
Carr, Jr.
News of Mrs. Trist and Miss Rittenhouse for Martha and Maria.
Ordering set of porcelain from the Indies.
Opposition to the Constitution has disappeared with the amendments; the
"vaut-rien" Rhode Island will soon come over.
Martha's marriage to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
News of Mrs. Trist, Miss Rittenhouse, Mrs. Buchanan, and Miss Holliday.
Difficulty in procuring a house in New York. Misses Martha and Maria.
Admonishes her to cherish her husband.
News of Mrs. Trist, Miss Rittenhouse, Mrs. Buchanan, and Miss Holliday.
Difficulty in procuring a house in New York. Misses Martha and Maria.
Admonishes her to cherish her husband. Copy of
Acts of Congress on Western land claims of North Carolina and exportation of
uninspected goods.
Official notification of his recall to be transmitted to the King and to M. de
Montmarin. U. S. will repay its foreign debts, although the act of Congress may
be too late to save the French court. Parts missing from officer's fusilss.
Negotiation for captives in the line. Requests authentic data to supplement
information in Leyden Gazette and lies in the British press. Mentions Jacques
Necker.
Requesting a letter. Asks about Don Quixote. Mentions Mr. Randolph, Francis,
and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes.
Requesting a letter. Asks about Don Quixote. Mentions Mr. Randolph, Francis,
and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes.
Requesting a letter. Asks about Don Quixote. Mentions Mr. Randolph, Francis,
and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes.
Letter from agent's wife regarding conditions at Bedford County (Poplar Forest)
and Shadwell. Mr. Lewis' illness, measles among the slaves at Bedford prices of
wheat and tobacco. Mentions Mr. Clark and Mr. Meriwether Sends ham, venison,
and bacon.
Introducing Mr. Horry, a nephew of General Pinckney.
Introducing Mr. Horry.
Trip to Richmond. Report on her reading and music. Reference to Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr.
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, and Maria are not good correspondents.
Encloses Fenno's Gazette which will henceforth copy news from the Leyden
Gazette. Hopes the Randolphs will settle at Edgehill.
Discussion of reading of Blackstone and Coke. Debates in the House of
Representatives. References to Maria Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe,
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Martha Randolph.
No news from Maria, Martha, or Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Opinion, given as member of Washington's cabinet, on Georgia's right to grant
lands to which the Indian claims have not yet been extinguished.
Introduction for Judge James Wilson of federal Supreme Court who will be in
Charlottesville on his circuit. Regards to Mrs. Lewis.
News of Martha and Maria.
An account of her day.
Plans to settle at Varina, and to buy small farm near Monticello. Illness due
to sun stroke. Superiority of New England farmers to Virginia overseers.
Jefferson sends copies of an act of Congress concerned with the Judicial Process [not present].
Accounts with Daniel Ross & Co. Has been served with a writ on account
of the Prince of Wayles (sic) cargo.
Is glad she is going to settle in Albemarle. Possibility of moving the
government to Philadelphia. Recurrent headaches. Sailing party with the
President. Mentions Maria Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
No clerkship available. Advises study of law in Albemarle where he can share
the use of T. J.'s library with Peter Carr. Outline of course of reading.
Introducing his relative, Garland Jefferson, for whom Jefferson is providing
board, room, and the use of his law books.
Introducing Garland Jefferson, his relative.
Recurrent headaches. Introducing Garland Jefferson, who will share with him the
use of Jefferson's books. Recommendations for his study of law. Possibility of
Congress' moving to Baltimore. Money paid to Dr. Walker, on account of [Dabney
Carr's?] estate.
Headache. Appreciates Mrs. Eppes's care of Maria. House of Representatives to
remove to Baltimore, but Senate may not concur, wishing to go instead to
Philadelphia. New York climate. Mentions Francis Eppes.
Wants Maria's pudding when in Virginia. Foods, birds, maxims, and books.
Headache.
Receipt of Mrs. Lewis' letter. Recurrent headaches. Enclosed grains of highland
rice. Advises concentration on wheat rather than tobacco. Price of tobacco.
Congress may remove to Baltimore or Philadelphia. Hams sent by Mrs. Lewis.
Amendments to the Constitution.
Apology to the Society of St. Patrick for not accepting their invitation.
Possible sojourn in Philadelphia.
Returning a letter (of introduction?) for which he expresses thanks.
Discourse on integrity.
May move Maria to New York or Philadelphia when Congress moves. John Trumbull
and paintings in Philadelphia. Letter from Mme. de Corny. Mentions Mrs.
Hamilton, Mr. Church, and Kitty Church.
May move Maria to New York or Philadelphia when Congress moves. John Trumbull and paintings in Philadelphia. Letter from Mme. de Corny. Mentions Mrs. Hamilton, Mr. Church, and Kitty Church.
Enclosing, to the Governor of New York, a copy of the enabling act for
establishing U. S. courts in the State of Rhode Island.
Good price for wheat. French Revolution. French West Indies open for trade.
Removal of government to Philadelphia.
Spanish lessons, chickens, books, crops, weather, and family.
Reports on reading for law. Dabney has all needed books. Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., and Patsy at Eppington. His mother ill.
Thanks for T. J.'s patronage. Will soon leave Washington Henry Academy for law
study in Albemarle.
Sending the New York Governor copies of the 11. S. Census Act, the act
respecting Rhode Island, and the act for the purchase of the District of
Columbia.
Advice on her attitude toward Gabriella Harvie, in the event that Thomas Mann
Randolph, Sr., should marry Gabriella. Prospect of buying land near Edgehill
from Mr.
Aunt Skipwith recovering. Books: Barthélemy's Anacharsis and Gibbon's
Roman Empire. Repairs to Monticello pianoforte.
Bob Hemings to take account of Tarquin to Fitzhugh on way to Fredericksburg.
Tarquin lame. Unfavorable rate of exchange prevents drawing on Amsterdam
bankers for Tarquin's price. Mentions packets.
Specifications for quarters for the State Department, to be rented from Mr.
Leiper.
Specifications for quarters for the State Department, to be rented from Mr.
Leiper.
Letters from Francis and her. Eppington to Richmond mail slow. Mentions
Martha's maid. May establish Martha in Albemarle. Will consult with her about
Maria at Monticello.
Maria owes him letters. Will see her and Francis and Elizabeth Wayles Eppes at
Monticello. Mentions puddings and Spanish studies.
Randolph's recommendation of Mr. Thompson for consulship in the Canary Islands.
T. J.'s attitude toward personal recommendations of this type. English
undecided as to peace or war. Report on measures, weights, and coins. Declines
membership in the Society of Edinburgh. Model of T. J.'s mouldboard plow.
Superiority of the Constitution to the Articles of Confederation.
Plans for return to Monticello in September. Arrangements for residence in
Philadelphia. Model of mouldboard plow. Mentions David Randolph, Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., Martin (slave), Mr. Fitzhugh,
Plans for return to Monticello in September. Arrangements for residence in
Philadelphia. Model of mouldboard plow. Mentions David Randolph, Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., Martin (slave), Mr. Fitzhugh, [James] Brown, Maria Jefferson.
Commission to Short, U. S. Chargé at Paris, to purchase forty bottles
of champagne from M. Dorsey of Aij [Aix?], Champagne. Mentions a M. Cousin.
Memorandum for the purchase of mahogany tables. Martha's marriage to Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr.
Visit to Rhode Island with President Washington. Plans for return to
Monticello. Harness from France. Marriage of Lady Caroline Tufton. War between
England and Spain. Mentions Mr. Rutledge and Maria Jefferson.
19th century copy. Horse buying. Mentions Monticello.
Return to Monticello via Alexandria, Newgate, or Fredericksburg with James
Madison. Directs slave Bob to go to Monticello. Order for a carriage horse.
Singing lessons. Dates for arrival of peas, strawberries, marlin swallows, and
whippoorwills.
Order for table cloths, blankets, teakettle, sugar, cheese, and chocolate for
Monticello.
Purchase of a horse from Madison. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Sale of lands on the James River opposite Elk Island to pay his part of Mr.
Wayles' debt to Farrell & Jones.
Terms for purchase of a horse. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
To the Chief Clerk of the Secretary of the State's Office concerning
recognition of Mr. McDonogh by the U. S. Government. Renting of T. J.'s house.
Enclosure for William Short. Reference to Mr. Bruce.
Visited Richmond to buy Edgehill from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. for Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., and to sell Cumberland lands to William Ronald. Will sell
Elkhill. John Hanson's mortgage on Cumberland and Beaverdam lands. Received at
Annapolis Hanbury's account against John Wayles. Cannot visit Eppington.
Suggests that John Wayles Eppes go to Princeton College or to Philadelphia
College, may use T. J.'s law books at Eppington or at Mr. Lewis's where James
Monroe can assist him. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. [Henry?] Skipwith.
Visited Richmond to buy Edgehill from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. for Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., and to sell Cumberland lands to William Ronald. Will sell
Elkhill. John Hanson's mortgage on Cumberland and Beaverdam lands. Received at
Annapolis Hanbury's account against John Wayles. Cannot visit Eppington.
Suggests that John Wayles Eppes go to Princeton College or to Philadelphia
College, may use T. J.'s law books at Eppington or at Mr. Lewis's where James
Monroe can assist him. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. [Henry?] Skipwith.
Mr. Inis has not credited his tobacco at just prices.
Debt settlement with Mr. Ross. Sale of Elkhill.
Has mentioned the subject (a government post?) Dr. Currie desired to the
gentleman who was to call on him.
Col. Thomas Mann Randolph's objections to the purchase of Edgehill for Martha
and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Little prospect of buying from Mr. [Edward]
Carter.
Offers to compromise points at issue in the purchase of Edgehill for Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr.: price, slaves, land included.
Wine and papers in ship Henrietta, Benjamin Wicks, master, from Havre de Grace.
Witnessed by Sharp Delany and Frederick Phily.
Purchase of a horse; Mr. Vernon's horse too expensive.
Arbitration of affairs of Mr. Mercer.
Departing for Philadelphia. Purchase of Edgehill from Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr.
for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Negotiations with Mr. Carter. Martha at
Monticello, perhaps with Maria. Will see John Wayles Eppes in Philadelphia.
Duplicates item
Land purchased by Harvie from James Marks, to which Jefferson had a prior
claim.
Concerning a letter forwarded to Mr. William Short. Recurrent headaches.
Papers on the matter in dispute with Mr. and Mrs. Reddick to be given to a
lawyer, possibly Colonel Monroe, who will defend Sam Carr in the aid of Mr.
Ronald. The attorney should decide on the advisability of a separate suit for
waste.
Discusses Dr. Thomas Walker's and John Harvie's settlement of Alexander
McCaul's claim against Peter Jefferson's estate.
Concerning Alexander McCaul's account [against Peter Jefferson's estate],
mentioning two executors, Thomas Walker and John Harvie. Account against Mr.
Carr's estate has been turned over to Peter Carr.
See also item
Conveys Suck and child Philip Evans, Scilla and children Suck, John, Dick, and
George, and Molly, daughter of Mary. Witnessed by Nicholas Lewis and John
Garland Jefferson.
Scurrilous piece written against the inhabitants of Charlottesville by a Mr.
Rind, which has been attributed to Peter Carr and Garland Jefferson. Need for
Garland to leave Charlottesville. Mr. Lewis will pay Dr. Walker's account
against Dabney Carr, Sr., since T. J. still owes the Carr estate.
Nicholas Lewis will pay balance owed to Donald by T. J.
Delays his opinion on the case of Mr. Harmer's will until his papers arrive
from Paris. Mentions James Madison.
Wheat crop has cleared all debts except those to
Anderson's account of the Hebrides mislaid. Will give up purchase of Edgehill
from his father. Possible sale of glebe at Varina. Considering purchase of
Mazzei's place, plus 300 acres from Colonel Carter.
Boarding with Hilton. Determined on Jefferson's and Carr's advice to break off
with the unfortunate Rind.
Thanks for pamphlet and chart. M. Le Roy will distribute pamphlets in Paris.
Distribution of John Churchman's variation charts and pamphlets.
Estimate of sums owed to, and charges against, the estate of Peter Jefferson.
Includes state and county taxes, cost of Dabney Carr's education, value of
crops of corn, wheat, and tobacco.
Plan for regular family correspondence. Messages from Mrs. Waters (née
Rittenhouse) and Mrs. Trist. Arrival of furniture from Paris. France is
emitting great sums of paper money. Possibility of war. Price of wheat.
Mentions Maria Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Col. Bell at Charlottesville will forward reply. Letters to Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., Martha, and Maria. Letter from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. at
Richmond. House in Philadelphia.
Recipient's copy of item
Furniture to be forwarded from Norfolk to Monticello.
Mr. Mazzei authorizes sale of Colle. Possibilities of purchasing [Edward]
Carter's land adjoining. Instructions for planting sugar maple and paccan
(pecan) nut trees. Official account of the western expedition. Wheat prices.
Mentions [Nicholas] Lewis.
Opinion of the Attorney General on Philip Wilson's application.
A scolding letter requesting that she write. Furniture delayed. Mentions Maria
Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Payments to Kippen, Richard Randolph, Capt. William Meriwether, and Mr. Walker.
Mr. Harvie and Mr. McCaul paid by Thomas Walker. Mentions Presque Isle.
Prices in Philadelphia. Note on verso mentions expenses of personnel in the
Foreign Affairs and War and Marine offices.
Lists more than 5000 acres in Monticello, Shadwell, and his other tracts in
Albemarle County, plus 474 acres deeded to Philip Mazzei et al. for the purpose
of maturing wine. Also listed are 157 acres including Natural Bridge in
Rockbridge County, and a lot in Richmond. Details all patents and conveyances
from the original patent until the land was deeded to Peter or Thomas
Jefferson. Portions of his lands had passed through the following hands: Nelson
Anderson, William Byrd, Edward Carter, John Carter, Jonathan Clarke,
----Crawford, Thomas Garth, Thomas Graves, John Harvie, Edwin Hickman, James
Hickman, Thomas Hickman, William Hickman, James Marks, Walter Monsley, William
Randolph, Robert Sharpe, John Smith, Joseph Smith, Philip Smith, and Thomas
Smith. Mentions Lord Dunmore.
Lists Bentivoglio, Gordon's, Orange Court House, Downey's Ford, Stevensburg,
Norman's Ford, Elk run Church, Slate run Church, Gaines's, Bullrun, Songster's,
Fairfax Court House, Falls Church, Rapidan, Robinson, Culpeper Court House,
Hedeman, Jefferson, Fauquier Court House, Lacy's Leesburg, Knowland's Cross
Roads, Frederick, Md., German's Gap, Kennerly's, Narrow Passage, Woodstock,
Stover's, Zane's, Winchester, Threetons, McCormack's, Harper's Ferry, Strode's,
Somerville's mill, Wren's, Ravensworth, Richard Fitzhugh, Greenwich, Madison's
Cave, Gilbert's, Colchester, Dumfries, Thomas's, Jones's, Thomson's, Newgate,
Georgetown ferry, and Alexandria.
Angry that she has not written. Mentions Charlottesville. Incorrectly dated
1790.
Angry that she has not written. Mentions Charlottesville. Incorrect date of
1790 corrected by T. J.
Angry that she has not written. Mentions Charlottesville. Duplicates items
Had hoped to see John Wayles Eppes, but house not done. Peace between Great
Britain and Spain has affected American produce unfavorably. Mentions John
Hanson, crops, Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. Increasing demand for wheat in France.
Duplicates item 2470.
News from William Short in France: sale of church lands, riot in Paris which destroyed M. de Castrie's furniture. Copy of the
Mr. Carrol[l] will not act as one of the commissioners for the federal seat.
President thinks Major L'Enfant qualified to make a survey of the ground.
Importance of the French Revolution in preventing our falling back to the
halfway house, the English Constitution. Fears effect of fiscal arrangements by
our government. Need to augment numbers in the House of Representatives to give
more representation to farmers. Madison's esteem for Mason. Is endeavoring to
get distinction for the French, our useful customers. Send copy of a report.
Jefferson asks Brown to forward a commission about a tobacco sale to D. Hytton, or in Hytton's absence to execute it himself. A letter for a Captain Colley is also mentioned.
News of Martha Jefferson Randolph and her daughter, Anne Cary Randolph.
Martha's baby, Anne Cary Randolph. Sends John Gregory's
Recipient's copy. Martha's baby, Anne Cary Randolph. Sends John Gregory's
Progress in his reading. Birth of Anne Cary Randolph. Rage of the people of
Albemarle against him (Garland) has abated. Sam Carr's contract with John Carr
for Mrs. Reddick's dower. Peter Carr at Monticello. Request for a watch.
Compliments Martha Jefferson Randolph. Mentions Sallie Cropper. Incorrectly
dated 1796.
Acknowledges account for samples of wine of Portugal imported from Lisbon on
the ship Phoebe Williams. Duties owed to Collector, District of Pennsylvania.
Requests information on shipment of the vis-a-vis. Possibility of marketing
tobacco in Philadelphia.
Mrs. Trist and Mrs. Waters have inquired for Martha. Hopes she and baby are
well. Mentions Maria and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Letter for Justin P. P.
Derieux.
Furniture has arrived. Naming of the Thomas M. Randolphs' daughter. Mentions
Jenny and Mrs. Fleming.
Requests that she list appearance of everything animal and vegetable so as to
compare climates of Monticello and Philadelphia. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., Miss Jenny [Randolph?], Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph.
Requests that she list appearance of everything animal and vegetable so as to
compare climates of Monticello and Philadelphia. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., Miss Jenny [Randolph?], Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph.
Concerning his portion of the debts of estate of John Wayles, his
father-in-law. Refers Donald to Francis Eppes as executor.
Charlottesville-Richmond mail service. Randolph's researches into the opossum. Crossing a dog and a wolf. His diary. Wants to read Buffon's
Disagreement as to price of tobacco listed in an account with Thomas Adamson
for 1771. Price of tobacco in Richmond and in London. Mentions Messrs. Adams,
Perkins, Buchanan, and Brown.
To the Collector for the Port of New York concerning dutiable articles,
including newspapers and pamphlets. Mentions Captain Bayley.
Thanks for forwarding books for public use from W. Nelson. Order for moulded
myrtle wax candles.
Suggests name of Anne for his granddaughter. Plans to sell his tobacco in
Philadelphia. President's trip to Richmond, Va., Charleston, S. C., Savannah
and Augusta, Ga. Mentions Martha Randolph.
Tobacco sold to Messrs. Adams, Perkins, Buchannan, and Brown. Richmond merchant
has books.
Order for Hughes [Hewes] crab cider. Furniture forwarded to James Brown at
Richmond.
Reason for Mr. Potter's inability to pay two notes.
Requesting Fenwick's aid in presenting the case of Justin P. P. de Rieux, to de
Rieux's uncle, M. Le Roy of Bordeaux. Despite de Rieux's worth and hard work,
he is in straitened circumstances and needs help.
All await his naming of the grandchild. Gift of a habit from Mrs. Lewis.
Settlement of balance with Mr. Brown. Duty must be laid on grain exported in
British bottoms to equalize chances of our vessels.
Has sold Albemarle and Bedford tobacco in Philadelphia. Sale of the fired
tobacco in Richmond by Daniel Hylton. Payment to Lyle and Hanson. Payments due
from Wilson. Debts of the John Wayles estate to Dr. Currie and Dobson. Francis
Eppes, executor. White clover is the best improver of lands.
Payments to Hanson and to Kippen & Co. will he met from sale of
tobacco. Asks that he accept as payment of debt Mr. Ronald's mortgage bonds on
Cumberland lands sold to Ronald by T. J.
Bill of lading for the vis-a-vis (carriage). T. J. has sold his tobacco crop in
Philadelphia; asks that Hylton forward it and charge expenses to him.
Eppes writes about the education of his son, John Wayles Eppes, Monticello slave "Martin" and the sale of some property of Jefferson's.
Order to deliver his tobacco to Daniel Hylton, excepting that which was fired
and that belonging to Nicholas Lewis and B [owling] Clarke for overseers'
shares.
Congratulations on his granddaughter. Will be glad to have Polly stay with her.
Is delighted with his plans for John Wayles Eppes.
Surveying matters involving Anderson Bryan, Col. Randolph, and Staples. Claims
on Col. Randolph and James Marks. Mentions Williamsburg and Albemarle County.
Desires Bache to make his paper (the General Advertiser), a purely Republican
vehicle of news with general distribution.
Climates and ladies' veils. John Wayles Eppes with T. J. Botanical data.
Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, and Anne Cary Randolph.
Duplicates item 2476.
Mail for George Washington to Camden, Taylor's Ferry, and Mount Vernon.
The John Wayles estate will he responsible for the Prince of "Wayles" cargo.
Choice of profession for John Wayles Eppes.
Course of reading. Asks advice on practical side of law. Debts in Williamsburg
unpaid. Draft on Nicholas Lewis. Garland Jefferson a "close student".
References to Dabney Carr, [Matthew] Maury, and James Monroe.
Introducing Mr. Cassinove, of the banking firm of Van Staphorst in Amsterdam,
who is visiting Norfolk and Richmond.
Introducing Tench Coxe, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, who has interested
himself in Mr. Parkinson.
Introducing Mr. Cassinove of Amsterdam. Asks that he show Tuckahoe to him.
John Wayles' responsibility in case of Guineaman. Effect of death of Col.
Randolph. Obligation of Farrell and Jones in slave trade with Africa. Cites
Freeman 344, Tutthill vs. Roberts. Mentions Mrs. Skipwith's trip to Sweet
Springs.
Mr. Wythe too dear a friend to be impartial judge in a matter involving T. J.
Returns to Virginia in fall.
Advice on reading and practice of law. Dabney Carr's progress. Delay in payment
of Carr's debts at Williamsburg. Payment of Mr. Wayles' debts has crippled his
funds. References to Nicholas Lewis and Dr. Thomas Walker.
Sends nankeen care of Mr. Brown, Richmond. Will answer Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr.'s letters to Monticello before joining James Madison in New York. Travel
route: New York to Albany and Lake George, to Bennington, through Vermont to
Connecticut River, thence to Hartford and New Haven and to New York and
Philadelphia. Maria's riding lessons. Mentions Anne Cary Randolph.
Importance of good relations with her neighbors. Loss of his vis-a-vis
(carriage) in shipment; possible loss of tobacco and John Eppes' books and
baggage on Captain Stratton's ship. List of books and furniture to be sent to
Monticello. Petit has agreed to come from France as T. J.'s housekeeper.
Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph.
Washington letter: Indiscretion of J. B. Smith's brother in printing T. J.'s
note in approbation of Tom Paine's Rights of Man has caused a split with John
Adams. Accounts in Fenno's papers. Discourse on Davila. Plan to replace public
records of Virginia burned by the British. Asks permission to copy his letters
to Washington written while governor of Virginia.
Vaughan letter: Experiments with mountain rice from Africa and Timor. Thanks for Sacontalá and for Smeaton's book. Astonishment at Burke's
Requests payment for Bedford tobacco arrived on Captain Stratton's ship.
Painters should start work Monday.
Offers bonds backed by mortgages on land sold to Mr. Ronald in payment for his
debts to Lyle, to Kippen & Co. and to Farrell & Jones. Mentions
Experiments with mountain rice from Africa and Timor. Thanks for Sacontalá and for Smeaton's book. Astonishment at Burke's
Prosperity of the Union.
John Wayles Eppes and Capt. Stratton arrived. Letter to Mr. Fulwar Skipwith
concerning Guineaman. Coming to Virginia, perhaps not Richmond. John Wayles
Eppes's studies. Trip to Lake George, Lake Champlain.
Favor from John Wayles Eppes. Letter, this date, to Francis Eppes. Mentions
Anne Cary Randolph. Would have left Maria with Mrs. Eppes, but Martha needed
her at Monticello.
Farming notes from Monticello: strawberries, cherries, beans, inoculation of
trees by Anthony. Irregularity of the postal service.
Thanks for a veil he sent. Study of botany and arithmetic. Her mare is pretty.
Abundance of fruit. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Anne Randolph.
Beauty of Lake George; Lake Champlain less attractive. Trip through New England
and New York to Philadelphia. Superior climate of Virginia. Good wishes to
Anne.
Headaches gone. Uncertain when he will return to Monticello. Duke of Dorset's
daughter complains that Martha has not written. Mentions Fulwar Skipwith, Mrs.
Trist, and Mrs. Waters. Asks that tobacco be sent so that he may make payment
to John Hanson. Mirabeau and Duke de Richelieu are dead and Duke de Fronsac is
head of the family. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Maria Jefferson, and
Anne Randolph.
Geography of Lake George area. Received tobacco reports from Mr. Nicholas Lewis
and Mr. Daniel Hylton. Mentions Martha, Anne Cary Randolph, and Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr.
Geography of Lake George area. Received tobacco reports from Mr. Lewis and Mr.
Hylton. Mentions Martha, Anne Cary Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
T. J.'s tobacco will not produce the expected payment on bonds assigned to
Dobson by John Hanson, T. J.'s portion of the John Wayles estate debt to
Farrell & Jones.
Postal route from Richmond to Staunton via Tuckahoe, Goochland Courthouse,
Columbia, and Charlottesville. Stores for Monticello sent by Captain Stratton.
Messages for Maria Jefferson, Anne Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Commission as judge of District of Vermont sent at same time as those for
attorney and marshal. Encloses a new commission signed by Washington.
Sugar maple trees from Prince on Long Island. Conversion from tobacco to wheat.
Sale of tobacco crop. Stores for Monticello sent by Captain Stratton. Delay in
return to Monticello.
Deficiency in payment of his debts from proceeds of his tobacco crop will be
made up by the wheat crop.
Arrival of Petit from France. News of the Convent of Panthemont which Martha
attended. Stores for Monticello sent by Captain Stratton. President is ill.
News of Mme. de Taubenheim, Botitorer, and William Short.
Proposes to build and rent a mill to Mr. Divers and others. Letters for P.
Marks and
Receipt of tables.
Wants stores sent to Mr. Brown, Richmond, moved to Monticello. Sent commodes
and chessmen. Petit says chessmen were sent. Asks about Maria's and Martha's
music.
Wants stores sent to Mr. Brown, Richmond, moved to Monticello. Sent commodes
and chessmen. Petit says chessmen were sent. Asks about Maria's and Martha's
music.
Requests information on the public certificates owned by {John?] Paradise which
can be used to pay off his debts.
Dohrman's, Blair's, Bowdoin's, and George Nicholas, debts to Mazzei. Encloses
copies of papers given to T. J. when he departed to Paris. Advises that he turn
Virginia certificates into U. S. paper, and consult Edmund Randolph about it.
Disapproves of the assumption of state paper at discount. Sale of Colle. Value
of Mazzei's land in Richmond. Will take books in payment of Barrois, debt. Glad
Mazzei is under the wings of the Diet and King. Distaste for his office. News
of Maria Jefferson and Martha Randolph. Greetings to Duchess of Danville and
Duke and Duchess de la Rochefoucault. Mentions Foster Debbs and Mr. Garth.
See item 2485.
Asks about Capt. Hylton's debts to Mazzei. John Wayles Eppes's law studies.
Unsettled time of George Washington's trip to Virginia makes T. J.'s trip
uncertain. Hopes to see Mr. and Mrs. Eppes at Monticello because cannot get to
Eppington. Tobacco unprofitable. Will sell property to settle debt to John
Hanson. Mentions friends at Hors-du-monde.
August Davies, proposed postal route from Richmond through Columbia and
Charlottesville to Staunton Washington's illness. Need for replacing a carriage
horse. England's preparation for war. Revolution in Santo Domingo. Estimates
census will total 3,800,000 inhabitants.
Order for coat and breeches.
Introducing Tench Coxe.
Return to Monticello in September. Stores sent by Captain Stratton. Mentions
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Maria Jefferson, and Anne Randolph.
Introducing Tench Coxe.
Report on law reading. Requests permission to return to Albemarle where he can
get books more easily and counteract bad opinion of him there. Reference to his
uncle John Garland.
Date for return to Monticello. Purchase of horse for T. J. by Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr. Reference to James Madison.
Coming to Monticello. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. will get him a new horse. James
Madison lends horse for trip to Virginia. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.,
Martha, and Anne Cary Randolph.
copy. Duplicates item 2486.
Visit to Tuckahoe to vote for his father for a seat in the Virginia Senate.
Purchase of Edgehill. Papers relating to the legacy left to M. de Rieux. Stoves
at Mr. Brown's. T. J.'s return to Monticello. Mentions Martha Randolph.
Tatham writes concerning maps, histories, and guidebooks of Virginia and the South which he has proposed writing and for which he is currently compiling material.
[Justin P. P.] de Rieux's letters and power-of-attorney. Will meet
Commissioners of Public Buildings in Georgetown; then to Orange with James
Madison. Requests two wagon horses to meet him. King of France attempts to
escape.
Order for gilet and breeches.
Shipment of putty for Monticello by the Sloop Polly.
Mr. Morris' bonds are to serve as security for his debt to Dr. Currie after Dr.
Griffin has been satisfied.
Acknowledges receipt of copy of the Corn Law. Refusal of ship masters to render
accounts. Crop of wheat is fine, but corn and tobacco have been hurt by a
drought.
Requests note for fifty or one hundred dollars. Shipment of tobacco expected on
Captain Stratton's ship.
Money for trip. Shipment of tobacco expected on Capt. Stratton's ship.
Mazzei's claims against Captain Hylton's estate will be referred to Ralph
Hylton. Betsy [Elizabeth Eppes?] has another girl. Invitation to T. J., the
Randolphs, and Maria Jefferson to come to Eppington. Education of John Wayles
Eppes.
Offer to hire Mr. Shuter's houseboy, Billy.
Order for myrtle wax candles and Hughes [Hewes] crab cider.
Requests account of Peter Jefferson's estate, necessary for settlement of Dr.
Walker's account. Will make payment upon the sale of his tobacco. Mentions John
Nicholas.
Requesting that he come to Monticello to make a settlement with T. J. Mentions
Nicholas Lewis.
Requests list of tobacco sold to Mr. Donald. Order for muslin, dimity, and
shoes for Maria Jefferson, and cash for his return to Philadelphia. Discusses
various methods of payment.
To Philadelphia with Maria. To Virginia in Spring to settle with John Hanson.
Cannot find Mazzei's account against Hylton. Perhaps with Blair. Samuel Woodson
and Robert Lewis defaulted on bond; have not paid Eppes money spent on Maria.
To pay John Wayles Eppes. Books from Europe for John Wayles Eppes. Mr. Skipwith
says Wigan, Bevin's administrator, sues T. J. and Eppes. Health of Mrs. Eppes.
Hopes for an accommodation in the action by Bevins' executor against them. T.
J.'s opinion of the paper signed by Skipwith and John Hanson (concerning the
Wayles estate). Will not assume responsibility if John Wayles was security for
a debt of Benjamin Harrison to Coles. Mentions Eppington, Hors du Monde, Mrs.
Skipwith, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Eppes.
Mr. Lyle to supply copy of Kippen and Company account with estate of Peter
Jefferson prior to first accounts with Mr. Nicholas. Letter from Lyle,
Manchester, calls for delay until T. J. returns from Philadelphia. Accounts
with Mr. Harvie and Dr. Walker.
Wilson's account with T. J., covering the bonds of Richardson &
Scruggs, Austin, James, Carter, and Randolph. Will send an order on Wilson to
[John] Dobson for the balance due. Wilson will handle other bonds in the future
for T. J.
Order on Pope in favor of Andrew Donald for William and James Donald &
Co. to be paid from money collected from Robert Lewis and Samuel Woodson.
Order on Pope in favor of James Strange for Donald Scott & Co., to be
paid from collections from Robert Lewis and Samuel Woodson.
Pope to pay note from proceeds of suits in Henrico District Court against
Robert Lewis and Samuel Woodson of Goochland. Returns to Philadelphia. Pope to
pay Strange or Donald Scott.
Nicholas Lewis has given up the management of T. J.'s affairs. Directions for
collection and payment of his debts. Money due from Robert Lewis and Samuel
Woodson. Payment due James Strange of Richmond for Donald Scott & Co.,
to Andrew Donald for William and James Donald & Co., and to [John]
Dobson. Stop the suit against Lewis and Ware.
Payments to [James] Currie, John Dobson, and John Hanson. Loss of tobacco
shipped for Tom Cobbs to Mr. Ballow by T. J.'s slave, Phill.
Instructions regarding her trip to Baltimore and Philadelphia. Mentions Mr.
Giles.
Elizabeth Eppes' illness. Purchase of donkey from Mrs. Bolling. John Wayles
Eppes' expenses. [Henry?] Skipwith's sale [of tobacco?] a good one. Fall in
tobacco price. Mentions Nicholas Lewis.
Payment to Maury through his brother at Fredericksburg.
Encloses payment promised in letter from Monticello, in care of Maury's
brother, Fredericksburg. Redeemable in U.S. Collector's Office.
Difficult trip to Philadelphia. Mrs. Washington's kindness to Maria. Maria's
education at Mrs. Pine's. Washington's speech on land law, militia law, post
office, weights and measures, navigation, and commerce. Arrival of Mr. Hammond,
British Minister. New legislature now sitting in France. Peace throughout
Europe. Mentions Nelly Custis, Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph.
Betsy in better health. Mentions John Wayles Eppes and Maria Jefferson.
Mail difficulties. Bevin's suit. John Wayles Eppes well, reading Coke on
Littleton. George Washington's speech indicates Congress' work load. Mentions
Maria, Mrs. Eppes.
Will pay John Wayles Eppes for horse gotten by Francis Eppes. To breed a Jack
with Mazzei's Jenny. [Break in text.] Will pay his British debts; objects to
paying those of others. Irregularity in Bevin suit may release T. J. and
Francis Eppes. Maria well, writes to Elizabeth Wayles Eppes. John Wayles
Eppes's studies.
Comparison of the newspapers of Freneau and Bache. Desperate state of the
French West Indies. Shipment of clothing for house slaves by Captain Stratton.
Maria, at Mrs. Pine's has received calls from Mesdames Adams, Randolph,
Rittenhouse, Sarjeant, Waters, and Davies. Greetings to Thomas M. and Anne
Randolph.
Comparison of the newspapers of Freneau and Bache. Desperate state of the
French West Indies. Shipment of clothing for house slaves by Captain Stratton.
Maria, at Mrs. Pine's has received calls from Mesdames Adams, Randolph,
Rittenhouse, Sarjeant, Waters, and Davies. Greetings to Thomas M. and Anne
Randolph.
Sending of a Minister to England.
T. J.'s account with Short. Order for thirty bottles of champagne from M. DORSA
for the President, using money in his, M. Grand's, or M. Van Staphorst's hands.
Request for his traveling expense account to lay before Congress. Seeds and
maple sugar for the Duchess of Danville. Peach grafts for the Duke de la
Rochefoucault. Possibility of exporting maple sugar. Death of Mr. Edmunds,
Eliza Edmunds, a son of Peyton Short, and Sally Short. Eliza and Jenny Short
have gone to Kentucky. Greetings to M. and Mme. de Lafayette.
Trees from Mr. Prince for Monticello sent to Mr. Brown in Richmond. Mr. Davies
says post started on the 15th. Clothes for the house slaves sent by Captain
Stratton. Cold weather. [David] Rittenhouse will furnish Freneau with
meteorological observations. Love to Martha Randolph.
Payment of his debts to Dobson, consisting of bond to Farrell & Jones,
assigned to Dobson, and a bill of exchange from Tabb. Partial payment by orders
on James Wilson and Nathaniel Pope (money received in a suit against Woodson
and Lewis), by money from his 1790 and 1791 tobacco crop, and by the sale of
forty slaves. Mentions Nicholas Lewis. See also Item 316, below.
Payment of his debts to Dobson, consisting of bond to Farrell & Jones,
assigned to Dobson, and a bill of exchange from Tabb. Partial payment by orders
on James Wilson and Nathaniel Pope (money received in a suit against Woodson
and Lewis), by money from his 1790 and 1791 tobacco crop, and by the sale of
forty slaves. Mentions Nicholas Lewis.
News of Maria Jefferson. Clothes for the housemaids. Books for Martha on
cooking, and for Thomas Mann Randolph on agriculture by Ginani and Duhamel.
Possible sale of wheat in Philadelphia.
Captain Stratton left with slaves' clothes. Trees received by James Brown.
Defeat of St. Clair in Indian battle on Wabash near Fort Wayne. Preference for
militia over regulars. Affairs in France happily terminated. Greetings to
Martha and Anne Randolph.
Thomas Walker's account against Peter Jefferson's estate. Confusion concerning
payment to Kippen & Co. for the estate, made by John Harvie to Mr.
McCaul. Mentions Richard Randolph, David Randolph, Martha Jefferson Randolph.
Importance of strengthening state governments to prevent encroachment by the
federal government. Specific means for strengthening the executive,
legislative, and judicial branches of the state governments.
Payment Mullins failed to make to Richard Anderson was to be turned over to
James Strange of Richmond for Donald Scott & Co.
Illness of Mrs. Gilmer, Colonel Lewis, and Anne Randolph. Postal route through
Columbia, Charlottesville, and Staunton. Greetings to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Postal route from Richmond through Columbia, Charlottesville, Staunton, and
into Kentucky. The representation bill might have been saved by Richard H. Lee.
Measures for defense of the West. Experiment with peach trees for firewood.
Weariness with public office.
Expenses for education of John Wayles Eppes. Intemperate letter from John
Dobson in regard to T. J.'s account. No report from Nicholas Lewis concerning
the sale of slaves at Bedford. Mentions Maria Jefferson, Elizabeth Eppes, and
[Daniel] Hylton.
Will not lease Edgehill (I. e. Elk Hill?) to Mr. Forster, owing to probability
of its sale to pay part of John Wayles estate debt to Farrell & Jones.
Anxious to receive Nicholas Lewis' account of sale of slaves at Bedford.
Reference to [Daniel] Hylton.
Desire to leave public office and return to Monticello with Martha, Anne, and
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Rates for Freneau's newspaper on the postal route from Richmond through
Columbia, Charlottesville, and Staunton, Va. Wants to hear results of his sale
[of slaves]. Requests that
Letters from T. J. and Maria. Information from David Randolph concerning
Colonel Dicke. Return to Monticello.
Recent illness. Maria Jefferson's refusal to write. Requests information on
wheat, payment of debts and slaves, since Clarkson cannot write.
Requests certified copy of a deed. Mentions Martha and Thomas Jefferson
Randolph.
Heavy snow and ice along James River. Hopes snow will prevent multiplication of
the weevil. Mentions Mr. Clarkson and Colonel Carter.
Dismal journey from Dick Randolph's. Purchase of Edgehill and its slaves
completed. Wants him to return to Monticello. Mrs. Gilsner is recovered from
her insanity. News of Anne Randolph. Greetings to Maria Jefferson.
A judgment has been obtained for Currie against Dr. Griffin, but that against
the garnishees will take time.
Homesickness for Monticello. News of Maria Jefferson, Mrs. Trist, and Mrs.
Waters. Leyden Gazette says British were beaten by Tippoo Saib, and were saved
by the arrival of the Mahrattas, suing for peace for Cornwallis. Mentions Mr.
Randolph.
Demand on Mr. Bannister. Account of sale: slaves brought little, but, with
profit from sale of Cumberland land, will cover installment to John Hanson.
Sale of Elkhill and debts, including those due Jones and Hanbury. Mentions Mr.
Lewis. Health of Maria and John Wayles Eppes. Mentions Elizabeth Wayles Eppes.
Glad that Randolph has obtained Edgehill. Books for Maria Jefferson sent by
Captain Stratton. Greetings to Martha Randolph.
Severe winter. Fate of the country based on gambling scoundrels, the stock
sellers. Fate of the representation bill. The emperor will not meddle in
France's rearming. Postal time between Richmond and Philadelphia. Mr. Clark to
ship T. J.'s tobacco to Philadelphia.
Instructions for planting Acacia Farnesiana. Gooseberry, lilac, and weeping
willow are leafing. Martins have appeared. References to Elizabeth Eppes, Maria
Jefferson, Martha Randolph, and Anne Randolph.
Letter for Great Britain and commission to Dr. Barton taken care of for Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr. Shackleford should manure the gardens at Monticello. Copies
of Fenno's Gazette forwarded.
Payment for candles. Bill for apportioning representatives to each state vetoed
by Washington.
Letter for British partners. Hares damaged orchard. Gilmer ill.
Collection of British debts in Virginia courts.
Request as to Doctor Barton complied with. Requests that Mr. Lewis deliver
bonds taken at his sale [of slaves?] to Mr. Eppes, who will use them to pay Mr.
Hanson. Urges that Clarke hurry T. J.'s Bedford tobacco. Randolph's researches
into the opossum. Colonel Monroe leaves soon. Mentions T. Shackleford.
Receipt of pamphlet attacking him; author unmistakable (John Fenno?).
Criminality of paper money system. Report of rioting around William Duer's
place of confinement.
Sends a bill instead of damaged tobacco to repay money T. J. paid for him.
Requests copy of Lavater's moral aphorisms for Patsy [Martha Randolph]. Bonds
for Mr. Eppes.
Correspondence with Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Congress adjourned. James Monroe
will bring watch, Paine's Rights of Man, and T. J.'s copy of Johann Caspar
Lavater's Aphorisms. Mrs. Pine to England; Maria to Mrs. Brodeau. George
Washington to Mount Vernon. T. J. to Monticello. Mentions Anne Cary Randolph.
Cites reasons why Washington should continue as President: a public debt so
large that it strains the impost; draining of specie abroad by payments on the
foreign debt; large amount of paper money that encourages speculation, corrupts
the legislature, and menaces the republican form of government. Only hope of
safety lies in numerous representation. Possibility of a split North and South
if the paper money, monarchical interest remains dominant. Negotiations with
England and Spain are at a delicate point.
To send Ferris' papers to Mr. Madison. The President's arrival. Colonel and
Mrs. Monroe's visit at Monticello. Attempted murder of King of Sweden;
prosperity of French affairs, and rising value of assignats. Probable defeat of
John Jay in New York. Shipment of bacon and tobacco.
Nicholas Lewis, Jr., returned from Williamsburg with his lady. Airs that the
Lewises have taken of late. Effect of drought on sugar maples, acacias, and the
crops. Illness of Joseph Monroe.
Hears news of him from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Patsy. Discusses law
reading, lawyer's prospects. Encloses opinion on the law of waste. (see 22 June
1792 and 18 February 1793) . Reference to Mr. Steward (Archibald Stuart?) of
Staunton.
Copies of Fenno's and Freneau's newspapers. Possibility that Maria will enter
Miss Brodeaux's school. Instructions to [Bowling] Clarke necessitated by
miserable condition of his tobacco.
Mr. Baker's explanation regarding a tutor for Mr. Robinson.
Wheat and corn crop at Monticello and Shadwell. Importance of abolishing
tobacco and Indian corn to protect soil; the area peculiarly favorable to
wheat.
Attended Charlottesville District Court. Plans for law study.
Urges him to exercise his legal rights in property entailed to him in England,
with aid from Thomas Pinckney.
Personnel for mint. Wants Drost and Boulton. Mr. Morris can hire in France.
Mrs. Paradise asks inventory of estate in Virginia. Paradise trustees in
England can collect proceeds from sale of public lands.
Possibility of Mackay's making a living as a French tutor in Philadelphia,
Baltimore, or Richmond.
Opinion on the law of waste.
Concerning T. J.'s return to Monticello, her sister Maria, and advice on neighbors.
Goods for Monticello sent to James Brown in Richmond via the Schooner Relief.
Mentions George Washington.
Stores for Monticello. Plans for return to Monticello via James Madison's home
and John Jones' tavern. Mentions Mr. Claxton, Mr. Petit, Mr. Williams, Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr., and George Washington.
Horses for his return to Monticello. Greetings to Mr. Randolph.
Receipt of raisins and wine ordered from Guide.
Farm business. Account for work done by William.
To see him again. Mentions Mrs. Rittenhouse.
Glad T. J. is at Monticello. Asks for horse in order to attend Court. Regards
to Thomas M. and Mrs. Randolph.
Lists enslaved persons at Poplar Forest by name, including ages of those under 8 years old. Also lists livestock.
Illness of Martha J. Carr, Lucy Carr, and himself. Jefferson's plans to reside
in Virginia. Asks instructions about returning books. Samuel Carr's education
at Williamsburg.
Negotiations by William Short and William Carmichael with England and Spain
regarding their interference with the Indians. Dissention among the executive
departments. Disapproval of Hamilton: his policies, his undue influencing of
the legislature, his interference in negotiations with England and France.
Differences of opinion between Hamilton and T. J. regarding the Constitution
and public debt. Justification of Philip Freneau. Asserts that he has never
dictated Freneau's policies except to advise use of information in the Leyden
Gazette. Rivalry between Freneau and Fenno. Importance of a free press.
Anonymous slanders by Hamilton, which he will answer after his retirement.
Mentions writings of Publicola and Discourses on Davila.
Will sell Elkhill if Greenbrier profits not adequate. Mr. Banks can sell
regardless of mortgages. For purposes of litigation, Greenbrier County might be
in the East Indies. Elkhill safer with T. J. Dr. Taylor's bond. T. J. to
Philadelphia. Martin may have purchaser. Mr. Banks wrote from Alexandria.
Memorandum relative to William Short's letter of 15 September 1792.
Madison encloses letters from Edmund Randolph and Daniel Carroll [not present] which refer to Alexander Hamilton and Virginia and Maryland politics. Madison also requests a bag of coffee and comments on the serious illness of T.J.'s granddaughter, Anne Cary Randolph Bankhead, who is being attended by Dr. Gilmer.
Hubbard (slave) better shoemaker for Bedford plantation than Peter. Tobacco to
London via Richmond. Mentions Mr. Brown, Mr. Clay, cotton, clover, hemp, wheat,
and slave sale.
Household affairs involving butcher, Ben Calvard or Calvert, Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., John Quarles, Robert Smith, Thomas Norris, John Henderson's
executors, Thomas Massey, Nicholas Lewis, Joseph Mansfield, wheat, Sheriff of
Albemarle, Peter Marks, Richmond, Va., Daniel Wood, Mr. Clarkson, fencing, hemp
and cotton growing, slaves, stone cutting, limestone, tools, wheel making, wood
cutting, sand moving, log houses, Mr. Henderson, Randolph family supplies,
Christmas livestock lists, grain sales, and orchard grubbing.
Brief memorandum of accounts with the following people: Albemarle County
Sheriff, Thomas Bell, James Brown, Benjamin Calvard, Manoah Clarkson, Hierom
Gaines, Henry Guy, John Henderson's executors, John Garland Jefferson, Nicholas
Lewis, Joseph Mansfield, Peter Marks, Thomas Massey, Matthew Maury, John
Quarles, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and David Wood.
Receipt for books and papers relative to superintendence of T. J.'s affairs
from 1783.
Official letters forwarded to William Carmichael and William Short re: their negotiations on behalf of the United States in Amsterdam and expressing fears that the letters may have been lost at sea.
His son and family have scarlet fever. Concerned about education of grandsons.
Solicits appointment to lighthouse at Cape Henry for Maj. George Wray.
Request that M. Frouille, Libraire Quai des Augustin[s], Paris, forward the
Thanks for help on business at Le Havre and Paris.
Concerning a balance against T. J. in favor of Van Staphorst & Hubbard,
resulting from public accounts while T. J. was minister to France. Mentions
John Dobson.
Orders to sell slaves in Bedford and Albemarle. Flooring for the stables Turnip
crop. Maria lives with a Mrs. Fullerton. Greetings to Martha Randolph and to
Miss Jane (Randolph?). Forwards Freneau's and Fenno's newspapers via Mr.
Madison. Mentions slaves Dinah and Caesar.
Poverty of Etienne Hallet, architect at Georgetown.
Letter for Messrs. Blow and Milhaddo.
Anne Randolph's illness. President Washington's scheme of crop rotation.
Will board with John Shelton, Goochland. Asks for money for winter clothes and
for board. Course of reading. Direct letter care George Jefferson, Richmond.
Order from Mr. Vaughan on John Hopkins payable to Gamble for account of Mr.
Derieux.
Health of Anne Cary Randolph and Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Mr. and Mrs. James
Monroe, James Madison, and remembers of Congress arrived. Republican victory in
Pennsylvania. Monocrats displeased. Mentions Martha and Maria.
Duplicates item 2508.
Receipt of sugar maple seeds for the President, Mr. Madison, and T. J. Congress
in session.
Order for myrtle-wax candles. Application from the Mayor of Marseilles that U.
S. merchants be encouraged to send wheat and flour in great quantities.
Mr. Otis' note. Senate Without a head since the Vice-president is away and R.
H. Lee resigned. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe's arrival.
Bonds payable to T. J. turned over to John Hanson. References to William
Mickle, Reuben Smith, David Ross, and Robert Wilson.
Advising that he consult the French minister concerning the weapon he has
developed, or that he apply for a patent.
No government post available, despite William Short's assurances of Cobbett's
merit.
Arrived Richmond with Peter and Samuel Carr. Needs money urgently.
Covering a letter for William Short.
Information concerning Mme. de la Mariniere and a servant Henri. Determination
to retire. (Jefferson wrote twice to Gouverneur Morris on this date.)
Plan to retire. Request for purchase of threshing machine. Peace concluded with
Wabash and Illinois Indians.
Denies that Mr. [Stephen?] Sayre has any claim against the U. S. Treasury.
Indian prospects improved. Delay of [Thomas?] Barclay's mission.
Wants copper bell.
Order for waistcoat and breeches.
Plans to retire. Directs mail to successor.
Receipt of money. Discourse on good conduct.
Anne Randolph's illness. Mr. Randolph's absence. Mentions Maria and Thomas
Jefferson Randolph.
Request that he secure Mazzei's gun from Mr. Hunter and place it with Joseph
Jones of Fredericksburg. Rejection by Congress of proposal that executive heads
meet with Congress.
Forwards agricultural pamphlet. Instructions regarding books, hams, and a
stalactite in Richmond. Reported surrender of Dumourier to the Duke of
Brunswick. Mentions Philadelphia's Peale Museum, Brussels and Ostend, Belgium.
Urges that she avoid use of medicine for Anne Randolph. Mentions Maria
Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
[Archibald] Cary's executors promise payment to the Wayles estate. Purchase of
donkeys.
Request for money to pay debts to [M. & J.] Myers, incurred in marriage
of her daughter. Pure air of Monticello cured fever.
Proceeds from John Wayles's estate to be placed with James Brown, Richmond.
Horse breeding. Retreat of Duke of Brunswick. John Wayles Eppes well. Mentions
Mrs. Eppes.
Lower French duty on U. S. tobacco; drafts on Brown for Clow & Co., J.
G. Jefferson, [Matthew] Maury; payment due from Cary estate.
Motions concerning weights and measures, now pending in Senate committee, and
formerly considered by House of Representatives committee.
On the renting of Elkhill.
Anne Randolph's return to health. Postal information. Visit of an Indian of the
Peoria Nation. Blanchard's balloon ascent. French affairs. Renting of Elkhill.
Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Renting of Elkhill to John Ashlin on share-crop basis. Mentions H. Mullins.
Wants Mrs. Pine's price for portrait of James Madison.
Payment from [Archibald] Cary's estate to John Wayles' estate. Defeat of the
Duke of Brunswick. Price of wheat. Mentions Burgoyne, Cornwallis, John Wayles
Eppes, and Maria Jefferson.
Letter from Mr. Fenirch (i.e. Fenwick?) concerning Derieux's legacy. French
victories. Letters for Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Fenirch.
Regrets that he cannot lend Gayer $600 to set up a type-founder business.
Anne Randolph's health; slaves' clothes; Mr. Blanchard's balloon ascent.
Mentions Maria Jefferson, Mr. Randolph.
News of Anne and Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Delay in receiving letters
concerning the books and stalactite. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Permission for John Wayles Eppes to accompany the commissioners to the Council
of Indians. Edmund Randolph's bonds available to pay John's expenses. Mentions
Elizabeth Eppes and Maria Jefferson.
Concerning payment due from Colonel Bell.
Regarding Mr. Fenwick's bill, and funds sent through Richard Gamble.
Daniel Hylton's letter on the sale of Elkhill to Dr. Taylor and Banks; payment
in bonds backed with Greenbriar land. Debt to Farrell & Jones.
Regarding sale of Elkhill. Deliver bonds to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Acknowledgment of letters. Information from Hylton concerning the sale of
Elkhill. Asks about sale at Bedford. Instructions regarding building at
Monticello (stables?).
Instructions regarding Mr. Chambers' invention.
T. J. Wrote to Randolph Jefferson. James Kinsolving bought Dinah and children
from Clarkson. Col. Lewis and Col. Bell set value. Bedford sale. Kinsolving
joined by John Burnley. Limestone and wood cutting, orchard grubbing. Stable to
be built. Martha's report of Charlottesville fire premature. Dyvers and Lindsey
lost heavily. Will tell Mr. Hylton at Richmond about stalactite. Clothes for
slaves at neither Monticello nor Mr. Brown's. Anne Cary Randolph ill; Gilmer
treating. Martha writes to Maria. French victory.
Uncertainty as to his retirement from office. Building of his canal in
Albemarle. Mentions Anne Randolph, Samuel Clarkson, Mr. George, Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., and George Washington.
See 1793 December 2,
Sale of a horse.
Acknowledging receipt of Mr. Randolph's letter.
Prospective visit to Tuckahoe. Deep snow. Account between Thomas Mann Randolph,
Sr. and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Mentions Anne and Martha Randolph, also
seeds, grape cuttings, fruit trees, and calacanthus roots.
Reasons for delay in sending money to pay her debt to [M. & J.] Myers
and T. J.'s bond to Dabney Carr's estate. Greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Terrell,
his newly married niece. Attached is Peter Carr's opinion on waste (relating to
the estate of Samuel Carr), which belongs with Carr's letter of 28 May 1792.
Procedures in the case of lost loan office certificates. Renting of 2,000 acres
of land. Mentions [Samuel] Biddle.
Randolph's letter to Maria. Monticello work. Bedford sale. Will secure Maryland
tenants for land on Shadwell side of river and will hire slaves to the tenants.
To Head of Elk when Congress adjourns. Horse, Brimmer. Joseph accidentally
killed Matchless. Now has old pair and Tarquin, to be sold. Capt. Swaille of
schooner Mary bound Norfolk to Richmond brings slaves' clothes care Mr. Brown.
Note adds that model threshing machine comes by Capt. Weymouth, ship Ellice,
New York to Norfolk, care Col. Gamble. Machine to be moved from Richmond.
Adjournment of Congress. Slaves' clothes sent to Richmond on Schooner Mary,
Captain Swaile. Mentions James Monroe, Anne Randolph, Thomas Jefferson
Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and slave Bob.
Adjournment of Congress. Slaves' clothes sent to Richmond on Schooner Mary,
Captain Swaile. Mentions James Monroe, Anne Randolph, Thomas Jefferson
Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and slave Bob.
Kentucky Constitution. Letter from William Short.
Sauterne wine. Feeding of horses. Mentions Joseph Fenwick, U. S. Consul at
Bordeaux.
Concerns a request for something lodged at Monticello.
More time for John Wayles Eppes because Commissioners to Indian Treaty delayed.
Mr. Cary's executor to send money for moving. Mentions Elizabeth Wayles Eppes.
T. J. encloses a letter (not present) to Mr. Carmichael.
Renting of his lands near Shadwell. Mentions trip to Brandywine and Elkton,
Va., to secure tenant for his mill. References to Samuel Biddle and Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr.
Letters received. Plan to rent lands on the Shadwell side of the river.
Inquiries in the House of Representatives regarding actions of the Secretary of
the Treasury. Control of Congress by stockjobbers and bankers. Republican
victory in the new Congress.
Delay in returning to Monticello. Directions for construction at Monticello.
Procurement of workmen in Philadelphia.
Receipt of letters. Bill in favor of William B. Giles. Marketing of Bedford
tobacco. Scarcity of cash and depression in public paper. Views of the
Republican and fiscal parties concerning payment of the debt. Constitutionality
of the Bank. Desire for peace.
Money for John Wayles Eppes. Payments from the Cary estate.
Proposal to rent Cox's house.
Mr. Barton replaced by Mr. Sergeant who will answer suit against Griffin.
Military land rights west of Ohio and Act of Congress affecting them. W.
Ronald's affairs. T. J. protected by land mortgage and Beaverdam land
transaction.
Urging that Mr. Randolph use the slaves for his convenience in the garden. Has
rented a house in the country. Plan to return to Monticello. Mentions Maria
Jefferson, Thomas J. Randolph, and Anne Randolph.
Renting of Cox's house.
Distribution of money which may be obtained from suits against Lewis and
Woodson to Donald Scott & Co., William and James Donald, and James
Monroe. References to Nathaniel Pope, Nicholas Lewis, and John Dobson.
John Wayles Eppes's trip to the Indian Treaty. Has given up Philadelphia house;
moving furniture to Virginia. John Wayles Eppes should study at Williamsburg.
Books from Ireland addressed to T. J. care James Brown, Richmond. Packages from
England. Carr money. Mentions Mrs. Eppes and Eppington.
Duplicates item 2519.
Orders precautions to be taken by Consular Service in event of war in Europe.
Consuls' surety bonds. Forwarding of mail to Secretary of State at
Philadelphia.
Trees, grass, and garden at Monticello. Fenno's newspapers sent by Mr. Madison.
Mentions Mr. Hawkins, Colonel Monroe, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Asks opinion on recovery of slaves under grandfather's will. Intends to begin
law practice in summer, location undecided.
Recommends trip to England by American vessel rather than by packet, because of
prospects of war.
Reports on reading. Return of T. J.'s books. Request for money. References to
Peter and Samuel Carr.
Complaint to the Postmaster General concerning lack of punctuality of the post
rider from Richmond to Charlottesville.
Books from Dublin and from Alexander Donald in London. Shipment of Bedford
tobacco to France. War between England and France. Furniture sent aboard the
Sloop Union, Captain Bradford, to Richmond. Special instructions regarding
looking glasses.
Will write Mr. Randolph. War reported among France, England, and Holland. John
Wayles Eppes to study at William and Mary College. Letter from Mr. Carr.
Maria's illness. Mr. Boulding sent by Jacob Hollingsworth as prospective tenant
for lands near Shadwell. Furniture sent to James Brown in Richmond. War between
France, England, and Holland. John Eppes at William and Mary College. Letter
from Mr. Carr. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Disposal of William Short's property in the public funds. Mentions James Brown.
Valuation of slave Mary [Hemings?]. Request that he supply J. Garland Jefferson
with necessities. Mr. Derieux's affairs. Dearth of money in Philadelphia.
Mentions Nicholas Lewis and Dr. Gilmer.
Advises Dabney Carr to begin study of law. Unable to advise Peter as to best
site for law practice in Virginia. He is free to revive the question of his
claim to slaves. Pamphlets for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., including articles
signed "Timon".
Letter for Dabney Carr advising him to secure Coke's Institutes, a law
dictionary, and White Kennett's Compleat History of England. Peter Carr
controls slaves. Mentions Virginia, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, "Timon."
Account of Peter Gordon, shoemaker. Beverly Randolph at Baltimore. George
Washington expected at Philadelphia. Mentions Maria, Francis, and Elizabeth
Wayles Eppes.
Courses of reading for Jefferson and Dabney Carr. Suggests he stand at the bar
in the fall. Refers him to Thomas Bell in Charlottesville for funds.
William Short's certificates.
William Penn mail. No progress with Mr. Hammond. Wants Mr. Droz for mint.
Considering living between Petersburg and Richmond, to practice in the district
courts of Brunswick and Lunenburg Counties. Prefers to get clothes from John
Shelton rather than from Thomas Bell. Need for money.
No news from Monticello. Maria ill. Bizarre scandal rumored in
Opinion on the right of the U. S. to renounce their treaties with France,
citing Grotius, Puffendorf, Vattel, and Wolf as authorities.
Discharging of Gordon's account. Decree with regard to [Archibald] Cary's
estate. Reference to Bizarre scandal. [Anne Cary] Randolph and Richard Randolph
have been absolved in Cumberland court. Mentions Mr. Campbell and Mr. Marshall.
Connection of herself and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. with Bizarre scandal.
Mentions Richard Randolph, Anne Cary Randolph of Bizarre, and David Randolph.
Livestock; and gardening. Mentions Maria.
Financial difficulties make it necessary that Garland get his clothes from
Thomas Bell. Approves Garland's district for law practice.
Bonds deposited by Bowling Clarke. Bonds taken by Mr. Hylton for Elkhill not
yet arrived. Damage to grain by the weevil. Barley, wheat, rye, clover, and
mocking birds at Monticello. Loan of two pamphlets, one on "popery laws" in
Ireland. Mentions Martha Randolph and the children.
Purchase of Wilson Miles Cary's estate, Rich Neck, by Miles King, Dr. William
Foushee, William Hylton, and Daniel Hylton. Sends sample of their lumber for
Edmund Genet.
Explanation why he bought from Shelton and Harris rather than Thomas Bell.
Borrowing books from Monticello. Reference to William Pope.
Mentions Monsieur de Noailles (a kinsman of Madame Lafayette). Inquires of Madame de Corny and [Maria] Cosway. Comments that he thinks America is "the only country of tranquility, and should be the asylum of all those who wish to avoid the scenes which have crushed our friends in Paris."
Letter covering Mr. Cruger's? papers.
George Washington at Mount Vernon. Maria has mumps. Manager from Elkton.
Maryland tenants. May ask Clarkson to take east side of river. Effects in
France of Dumouriez's desertion. Brittany insurrection, possible war between
England and France. Threshing machine. Mentions Maria.
Enjoyment of the trees at his house. Provision for celery and endive for the
winter. Mentions Maria Jefferson and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Congress to convene. Must meet Madison in Philadelphia or at Monticello.
Trouble with French Minister and with England. Letter to James Monroe.
Payment for
Date of arrival of peaches and corn; peas at Monticello. Need for enriching the
soil at Monticello with manure. Possibility of peace between England and
France.
Introducing [Edward?] Livingston.
Introducing [Edward?] Livingston.
Anxious regarding failure to acknowledge his letters. Death of Roger Sherman.
Mentions [John?] Blair and [Matthew?] Maury.
Asking Knox to direct enclosure to Judge Symes of Jersey. Proposition for
publishing rules of August 3 (Genet affair?) in newspapers with suggested
preface.
Requesting Randolph to deliver confidential letter to James Madison.
Sum due Derieux from Mr. Vaughan.
Forwarding of claret and stores to Monticello. Mentions Archibald Campbell of
Baltimore.
News of D. Randolph. Arrangement for exchanging Tarquin for another horse.
Wine, stores, and clothing for the slaves at Monticello. Mentions Jupiter, Tom
Shackleford, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Letter for Mr. Domal. Requests information about threshing machine. Delay in
his departure.
Promises shipment of tobacco to aid Donald in the calamity (bankruptcy) that
has befallen him. Plans to return to Monticello. Books received. Mentions James
Brown and Mr. Marshall.
Payment for wine. Mentions draft on Donald & Burton.
Payment for the Encyclopédie. Failure of Donald & Burton.
George Hammond's refusal to give passports to French passengers.
Exchanging Tarquin for another horse. Washington's trip to Mt. Vernon. Plan to
send off the rest of his furniture, in preparation for his return to
Monticello.
Misfortunes of M. Lenblhon, a fugitive from Santo Domingo awaiting passage to
France.
Concerning two boxes of china sent by [Edward?] Dowse.
Mail from Philadelphia. News of James Madison, Colonel, Mrs., and Eliza Monroe.
Effect of weevil on wheat crop. Mentions Mr. Clarkson, Martha Randolph, and
Maria Jefferson.
Payments on T. J.'s bond and bill of exchange.
T. J.'s debt to Montgomery & Henry. Mentions Nicholas Lewis.
Will pay expenses of slaves who will meet at Shuter's tavern to exchange
horses.
Forwards letter from Ballanger. John Vaughan's account.
Reasons why Mr. Gregoire is not appointed consul at Dunkerque. Consular service
at Bordeaux, Nantes, and le Havre. Mentions Mr. Barksdale, Francis Coffin, and
Benjamin Franklin.
Letters for George Hammond, Mr. Van Berckel, Mr. Viar, and Mr. Jaudenes
regarding passports and letters requested by the Charitable Committee of
Baltimore.
Wythe's address delivered to President Washington.
Independence Day Sermon.
Exact location of the Maryland-Virginia boundary as given in his Notes on
Virginia I.; [Jacques?] Cassini's method of computing latitude compared with
Mason and Dixon's; George Mason's papers.
It is not permitted to place consuls in the British Islands (West Indies?).
Plague in Philadelphia. Colonel Hamilton ill. Washington has left for Mt.
Vernon. T. J. to go to Monticello.
Duty on package at the Custom House in Bermuda. Yellow fever in Philadelphia.
References to Robert Gamble, Alexander Hamilton, George Washington, and Henry
Knox.
Instructions regarding letters for Gouverneur Morris.
Return of a Senator for Delaware to be sent to the Secretary of the Senate.
Requesting passports for 430 passengers to France from Baltimore. Mentions
Samuel Sterrett of Baltimore, Captain Ardouin of the Marianne and Captain
Dupouy of the Nouvelle Rosalie.
Receipt of an ink pot. Letter for Thomas Pinckney covering a bill of exchange.
Owing to epidemic of yellow fever in Philadelphia, Hamilton, Washington, and
Knox have left.
Passports from Mr. Hammond for those seeking passage to France.
Order to pay money due John Ross.
To the Governor of Maryland, concerning the improper actions in Baltimore of
French agents (A. C. Duplaine? Genet?).
Acknowledging receipt of resolutions of the inhabitants of Petersburg
commending the President's conduct in pursuit of peace.
Request for a loan of $100, the amount of an order on Benjamin Bankson.
Balance due from John Vaughan. Yellow fever in Philadelphia.
Payment of money due Ker made through Mr. Bankson. Mentions note of J.
Bringhurst.
Letter to Mr. Sergeant. Mentions fever and Mrs. Currie. Hopes to leave
Philadelphia.
Fever killed Dupont, French Consul, and Wright, the painter. Lieper said dead.
J. Barclay ill. Hamilton and wife well. Banks open. Mentions George Washington
and Congress.
Plans to return to Monticello because of the yellow fever epidemic in
Philadelphia.
Value of lands beyond the mountains. Balance due Peter Derieux.
Money due her left in the hands of Mr. Bankson.
Books and wine shipped to T. J. via Gamble in Baltimore. Mentions Sloop Polly,
James Tibbitt, master.
Urges Bankson to get out of Philadelphia during the epidemic. Mentions Mr.
Crosby and Mr. Grey.
Covering letter for a group of letters and documents including letters patent
revoking the Exequatur of A. C. Deplain, Vice Consul at Boston, letters to A.
C. Deplane, Mr. Genet, and [Gouverneur] Morris. Letters patent to be published
in Fenno's and Freneau's papers.
Covers a commission for Mr. Dannery as Consul of France at Boston and a letter
for Mr. Genet.
Returning Mr. Frank's letter discussing damage to our commerce in the West
Indies.
Commission for Mr. Dannery as French Consul in Boston; letters to Mr. Genet and
Mr. Bankson.
Answer to Bournonville's letter sent for the President's approval. Mentions
Benjamin Bankson and Mr. Dandridge.
Note to Tench Coxe.
Messrs. King, Pratt, et al., owners of ship Andrew, should apply to France for
indemnification for cargo of rice seized at Lorient and detention of the
vessel. U. S. Minister, Gouverneur Morris, will exert pressure for the owners.
See 2 December 1793.
To the Commissioner of Loans regarding William Short's loan office
certificates. Mentions James Brown.
Bonds from the sale of slaves, from Mr. Ronald for Cumberland lands, and for
the Elkhill lands should discharge T. J.'s bonds to William Jones. Mentions
Daniel Hylton.
Order to deliver bonds on Elkhill lands, from Banks & Taylor, to
Richard Hanson, to discharge T. J.'s bonds to William Jones of Farrell
& Jones.
Letter of credit for Anna Scott Marks. Estate of John Wayles. Mentions Mr.
Myers and Francis Eppes.
Letter of credit for Anna Scott Marks or Martha Carr.
Notifying his sister that a letter of credit for her use has been sent to
Martha Carr.
Requests funds for his mother.
Payment to Herman LeRoy (of mortgage bond secured by Henrico County land given
to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., by his father) to be made by the wheat crop at
Varina, now ready for market. Refers to David Ross and Alexander Donald.
Payments made on T. J.'s bill of exchange and bond.
Letter of introduction for Tobias Lear. Mentions Boyd's brother in
Bladensburgh.
Introducing Tobias Lear, formerly President Washington's secretary, who
proposes to establish in commerce in the city of Washington.
Letter of introduction for Tobias Lear.
Letters of introduction. References to C. W. F. Dumas in Amsterdam, Van
Staphorst & Hubbard, and to Mr. Greenlief. The Revolution has turned
adrift many of his French friends.
Forwarding of books, letters, and papers. Wheat crop prospects. Illness of a
slave. Mentions Samuel Biddle, Watson, Dr. Gilmer, Martha Randolph, and Maria
Jefferson.
Will pay Martha Carr the money from the execution of Wayles' representatives
against Archibald Cary's estate. Account of Carr's debut in Albemarle Courts is
flattering. References to Francis Eppes and Carter Page.
Terms of repayment of mortgage on Varina, land owned by Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., son of Colonel Randolph of Tuckahoe.
Sale of goods shipped from France for Peter Derieux. Mentions John Vaughan.
Transferral of William Short's government stock from Richmond and New York to
Philadelphia.
Transferral of William Short's government stock (U. S. loan office
certificates) from New York and Richmond to Philadelphia.
Letter for Mr. Mewbern of Richmond. Yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia is
over. Return of Congress and President Washington.
Thanks for forwarding his orrery (astronomical instrument). Mentions David
Randolph and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Request that he deliver T. J.'s telescope to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Inquiries as to T. J.'s health. Illness of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. Removal of
T. J.'s furniture to Belvedere. Health of the "colored part of the family."
Purchase of T. J.'s horse, Tarquin. Mentions Maria Jefferson.
Requesting his salary for the quarter. Mentions possible removal of Congress to
Lancaster, Pa., because of the yellow fever.
Patenting of the cotton gin. Its practicability. Mentions advertisement by
Pearce of the Patterson Manufactory.
Requesting that Taylor endorse a note for him and send it to John Kean.
[George?] Wythe's money received.
Wishes both Dover and Varina to stand as security for debt of Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., to Mr. LeRoy. Mentions Mr. Bayard.
Payment of $100. Congratulations on his resurrection (death reported in
newspapers).
Payment of his debts and of Joseph Fenwick's draft.
Order for red clover seed for Elk Hill. Terms for the new overseer [at Elk
Hill] the same as for Samuel Biddle.
Money to be passed to the credit of Mrs. Carr.
Gift of the horse Tarquin. Letter to Archibald Stuart. Instructions for Samuel
Biddle to get sheep from Stuart. Questions advisability of acting as his
father's executor. Greetings to Martha and Maria.
Purchase of sheep at Staunton, to be sent to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., or to
Samuel Biddle, overseer at Monticello. Stuart's offer of potatoes. France
triumphant in the North.
T.J. expresses his concern for the imprisoned Lafayette and doubts that President Washington will have any influence in obtaining his release; regrets the loss of Madame de Corny's fortune in the Revolution; conveys dismay that Maria Cosway has retired to a convent; wishes Angelica and Kitty would come visit at Monticello; announces the marriage of his daughter Martha and his forthcoming retirement from politics and his joy at retiring to Monticello with his family, farm and books.
Refusing his offer of quarters.
Death of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. Dissatisfaction with terms of his will,
drawn by John Harvie. Failure of Daniel Hylton to move T. J.'s furniture. Bond
to Mr. LeRoy. Mentions James Brown, Martha Randolph, and Maria Jefferson.
Return to Philadelphia of George Washington, Dr. and Mrs. Waters, and Mr.
Trist. French triumphant. Revolution in Santo Domingo. Freneau's and Fenno's
papers have been discontinued. Mentions Edmund Randolph, the Duke of Brunswick,
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Maria Jefferson.
Receipt of money for acceptance of Martha Carr's drafts on T. J. (Enclosures:
her drafts of 2 February and of 10 October 1793, in favor of William Austin and
Mr. Myers, respectively.)
Appointment of Eli Alexander as overseer of Shadwell. Suggests he go via
Richmond. Purchase of red clover seed. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and
Samuel Biddle.
William Short's loan office certificates. Furniture for Monticello. Mentions
Mr. Hague, John Hopkins, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Shipment of threshing machine by the Ellica, Captain Waymouth.
William Short's loan office certificates.
William Short's loan office certificates.
Randolph's debts to Herman LeRoy. Horses for T. J.'s return to Monticello.
Arrangements for Eli Alexander, overseer on east side of the Rivanna.
Discontinuation of Freneau's and Fenno's newspapers. Important victories of the
French. Toulon in enemy hands. Death of Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr. Mentions
Maria, Samuel Biddle, Mr. Fitch, [Byrd] Rogers, Dabney Carr, Fredericksburg.
Replies to his letter of August 16th to President [George Washington] concerning the misfortunes of Lafayette, and assures him that the means most likely to effect his release have been employed.
Directions for the making and repairing of watches and clocks.
Payment for the threshing machine. Truce established by Algiers, Portugal, and
Holland. Letters to Messrs. Van Staphorst, Mr. Church, and Robert Leslie.
Mentions ship George Barclay.
Refusing to lend him money or to refer the solicitation to the President.
Letter to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Letters from Martha and Maria. Mr. Watson
makes writing desk. Saw Sally Cropper who was at Trenton at Mrs. Fullerton's
house. Maid died of fever. Wants horse at Fredericksburg for his return to
Monticello. Information regarding Eli Alexander of Elkton, who is to take
charge of Shadwell farm under Byrd Rogers.
Letter to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Letters from Martha and Maria. Mr. Watson
makes writing desk. Saw Sally Cropper who was at Trenton at Mrs. Fullerton's
house. Maid died of fever. Wants horse at Fredericksburg for his return to
Monticello. Information regarding Eli Alexander of Elkton, who is to take
charge of Shadwell farm under Byrd Rogers.
Printed bond for 108 pounds, 10 shillings, signed by John Depreast, Jr. and Daniel Perrow of Cambell County, Va.; not signed by TJ; witnessed by Bowling Clark and Barnerd Franklin.
Red clover seed. Eli Alexander's departure.
Shipment of books and furniture to Robert Gamble in Richmond. Order for a ton
of nailrod.
Debt of the John Wayles estate to Mr. Welsh. Mentions Francis Eppes, an
executor, and Farrell & Jones, creditors of the estate.
Horses for return to Monticello. Retirement from office is definite. Shipment
of books and furniture. Printed copy of correspondence with Genet and Hammond
to be sent soon. Relations with England and Spain. England has let loose the
Algerians on us. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Maria Jefferson.
Listing items received from John Hopkins, James Brown, and Patrick Kennon.
Postscript memorandum to Short reports resignation as Secretary of State; to be
succeeded by Edmund Randolph.
Delay in shipment of furniture. Gift of horse "Tarquin." Edmund Randolph
succeeds T. J. Arrangements for meeting horses at Fredericksburg. Mentions Mann
Page and Peter Carr.
Order for wine to be sent to Richmond.
Shorts public bonds. New Secretary of State yet unnamed. Letter from Peyton
Short.
Fragmentary reference to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Maria writes to Mr.
Randolph.
Poetry on verso.
Cost of slave labor, referring to Buffon's tables, compared to cost of free
labor in England, using Suffolk as example.
Case concerning Thomas Mann Randolph, Sr.'s mortgage on Varina, payable after
his death by his son, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Deed for Poplar Forest to
Martha Jefferson. Mentions David Ross.
Road to the Thoroughfare.
Settlement of unidentified estate. Advising suit against Gen. Harrington as
executor. Ignorance of North Carolina laws, judges, and courts. Infants' legal
rights. Recourse open to federal district and supreme court of U.S.
Patents dependent on Virginia-Kentucky and Virginia-North Carolina boundary
disputes. Mentions Walker Henderson Line.
T. J.'s overseer lists 139 cattle and 203 hogs.
Account with Donald and Burton from Charlottesville. Mentions Clow and Company.
Cf. Betts, Garden Book, Plate XV. Shows boundary with river.
Taylor explains the mechanics of a drill plow which he is forwarding to Jefferson.
Mr. Jones's Monroe papers omit deeds on R. and D. Randolph. John Marshall sent
note on Guineaman. May go to Bedford. Receipt in John Randolph case. Mentions
Elizabeth Wayles Eppes, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, Mr. Wickham, Mr.
Innes, Mr. and Mrs. Skipwith.
Advises study of French with Martha Randolph. Plans sale of his law books.
Martha Carr, Maria Jefferson, and Miss Cary mentioned.
Order for tea. Reference to [Joseph] Mussi.
Bill of exchange for Messrs. Van Staphorst includes money for Philip Mazzei.
Request for prices of German and British osnaburg, cotton cloth, striped
blankets, and plaid hose for slaves. Mentions Mr. Blair.
Frees Hemings, son of Betty Hemings. Witnessed by Dabney Carr and John
Nicholas.
Delay in returning Thomas Mann Randolph's wagon. Shipment of nailrod from
Richmond. Asparagus for Martha. Mentions [Thomas] Bell and slaves Billy and
Zachary.
Arrival of Billy. Difference of opinion between George Wythe and Edmund
Pendleton on division of Dabney Carr's property and slaves after death of
Barbara O. Carr. Portion due Peter Carr. Shipment of nailrod. Payment to John
Taylor for drill-plow. References to Mr. Stras, John Harvie.
Conference concerning attacks on freedom of speech.
The Dover sale. Request that Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., remit Mr. Stras' money
to [Joseph] Mussi in Philadelphia. Shipment of nailrod, a drill-plow, and
clover. Wheels for T. J.'s chariot. Wheat crop improved by cold weather. News
of Anne and Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Mrs. Peter Marks, Dr. [George] Gilmer.
Mentions Mr. Snelson and Maria Jefferson.
News of Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Cold weather. Hughes, overseer at Varina,
should relieve Thomas Mann Randolph at Varina. [Bowling] Clarke reports short
tobacco crop and loss of a horse.
Clover seed. Cold weather. Arrival of a mule. Col. [Thomas] Bell's illness.
Mentions Martha Randolph. Partly illegible.
Crisis regarding mortgage on Varina. References to Herman LeRoy and Dover
plantation.
Hammond introduces William Strickland to Jefferson.
May buy slave Nance from Mr. and Mrs. Hastings Marks. Wants Callis to arrange
purchase.
Introducing Mr. Strickland.
List of law books to be forwarded to Stuart at Staunton by Col. [Thomas] Bell.
Requests Staunton clockmender for work on Monticello clocks. Mentions Dabney
Carr. (List of books previously unpublished.)
T. J. writes to Remsen concerning the purchase of a machine for cutting nails, noting that he is finding "nail making profitable and convenient ... and is ... getting more into it." He notes that he has a dozen hands already emplyed and expects to increase thier number. He concludes with a note about the possibility of the French making peace with their continental enemies and adds a postscript about some enclosed bills of exchange [not present].
Bohemian glass.
Writes about being home with his family and wishes that she and her husband were nearby. Wishes to hear news of Catharine Church. Mentions that his daughter Martha Jefferson Randolph is absent and writing a letter to Maria Cosway.
Letter of introduction for Mr. Peyton, merchant of Milton, to trade in
Philadelphia. Barnes to send tea, glasses, tin plates, solder, and pure tin by
Peyton. J. Bringhurst knows supply of pure tin.
Order for panes of glass for Monticello.
Banks's suit against T. J. as former governor of Virginia.
Warrant for 100 acres of land in Campbell County. Surveyed by Richard Smith
(i.e., Stith).
Copy of plat and surveyor's courses for 100 acres of land surveyed for T. J. in
Campbell County.
Patent for 800 acres in Bedford County, a part of the Poplar Forest tract,
surveyed for John Wayles by Richard Stith, 20 March 1770, and patented in the
name of T. J., 1795. Plat shows adjoining lands belonging to Richard Callaway,
William Callaway, and Mr. Moseby.
Bread lists for Monticello, Mr. Petit, and Mr. Page. Labor lists for
Monticello, Tufton, Shadwell, and Lego. General clothing list. Lists white
workers Mr. Buck, Mr. Watson, Mr. Bailey.
List of articles needed at Varina. Greetings to Maria and the children.
Mr. Payne's foreclosure of mortgage on Derieux's tenement leased from Wood.
Mr. Randolph's wagon. News of Thomas Jefferson Randolph. Depositions of the
Shocko inspectors. Cold weather. Peter Carr at Philadelphia. References to
Maria Jefferson and Anne Randolph.
Frees Hemings, son of Betty Hemings. Witnessed by John Carr and Francis
Anderson. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk, April Court, 1796.
Cold weather; Randolph's affairs at Edgehill; scarcity of corn; payment of Mr.
Divers; land grants in Bedford and Campbell Counties. Action regarding tobacco
passed by Cobb (tobacco inspector) around 1786. Mr. Faris to pick up machine
from Mr. Britton. Construction work (at Monticello?). References to Peter Carr,
[Robert?] Gamble, and to Shadwell.
John Barnes to act for William Short in collecting interest on stock from the
Treasury or Bank of the U.S. Witnessed by Thomas Bell, justice of the peace for
Albemarle County; certified by John Nicholas.
Marriage of Captain Allcock to Mrs. [Mildred] Walker. Plowing at Monticello and
Edgehill. Peas, clover, groceries at Monticello. References to [Thomas] Bell,
Adrien Petit, Mr. Page, and Mr. Robertson.
T. J. reports that the blinds have arrived safely.
Conveying 400 acres of land on Hardware River in Albemarle County inherited
from Peter Jefferson.
Assignment to Mrs. Henderson by special Commissioners (William Clark, Robert
Snelson, John Watson) of her dower in the estate of her husband, Bennett
Henderson, deceased: profits of mill and warehouse, buildings and land, town
lots at Milton. References to her son, John Henderson.
Surveyor's difficulty in keeping up with legislative changes.
Enclosing draft of Nicholas' house plans. Needs good overseer.
No conveyance by Peter Jefferson recorded in Lunenburg County 1750 to 1757.
Will search in Bedford and Halifax Counties. Pleased that Washington will not
serve another term.
Order for window glass, paid for by draft on John Barnes.
Covering letter for an account with Henderson, McCaul & Co. Records
receipts from James Brown, Christopher Clark, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Payment for window glass by draft on John Barnes.
T. J. asks Rutledge for 20 bushels of cowpeas, gives instructions on shipping
to Charles Johnston & Co., Richmond and payment through John Barnes of
Philadelphia, and discusses improvements he has made on the Lieth machine for
threshing wheat in Virginia and rice in South Carolina. T. J. continues with a
discussion of how much unmerited abuse and praise he has suffered in public
service, his wish for retirement, the outcome of the election of 1796 which he
knows Adams will win adding "I know well that no man will ever bring out of
that office the reputation which carries him into it. the honeymoon would be as
short in that case as in any other, & it's moment of extasy would be
ransomed by years of torment & hatred." He predicts he will live in
peace while Adams will be shipwrecked in the gathering storm, but nevertheless
urges Rutledge to continue in national public office for "there is no bankrupt
law in heaven by which you may get off with shillings in the pound, with
rendering to a single state what you owed to the whole confederacy."
His gift of bed ticks, sheets, and blankets now at [Thomas] Bell's. Thanks for
eggplants.
News of her friends, Miss Geddis and Miss McKain. Unable to provide Miss Bruni
a place in his carriage. Permission to remain at Varina.
See Item 588.
Spring earlier at Monticello than at Fredericksburg. Loneliness for Maria and
Martha. Healthfulness of Monticello compared with Varina. References to Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr., and Billy Wood.
Apologies to the militia captains for Thomas Mann Randolph's absence. Clover,
mules, price of wheat.
Illegible copy dealing with tobacco.
Patent for 100 acres on Ivy Creek in Campbell County, adjoining Wilkerson,
Johnson, Tullos.
Welcomes her home to her native country and comments that the agitations of Europe have reached even the United States. Inquires of Madame de Corny, Maria Cosway, and Catharine Church.
Her marriage to John Wayles Eppes. Offers Pantops. Can make road to Edgehill to
make it close as Monticello. Congressional debates.
Box containing mammoth's tooth and another bone which Mr. Johnston has in
Philadelphia. Tooth to be addressed to Prince of Parma, delivered to Yrujo,
Spanish minister. Notes, one paid to Charles Johnston and Company. Mentions Mr.
Short.
Is repacking the enormous (fossil) tooth. Incloses invoice for sash doors and
his account. Draft in favor of C. Johnson; W. and S. Keith's notes. Tobacco
prices.
Account of Mr. Lote.
Santo Domingo revolt. Concern about slave revolts in U.S. Financing government
in U.S. and Europe.
Draft on William Short's account. Yellow fever epidemic has emptied the city.
Marriage of Maria Jefferson and John Wayles Eppes. Will make settlement like
that with Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and Martha Jefferson Randolph. Rather than
Poplar Forest, giving Pantops opposite Monticello. Angola exchange; interests
in Bedford. Monticello roofing.
Encloses power of attorney for Barnes to draw on William Short's dividends for
payment to James Monroe in Philadelphia.
Binds Francis, Elizabeth Wayles, and John Wayles Eppes of Chesterfield and
Thomas and Maria Jefferson. Francis Eppes conveys land at Bermuda Hundred on
James River and at Martin's Swamp next to David Meade Randolph's land. T. J.
conveys Pantops, formerly Smith land on Rivanna River in Albemarle, slaves,
etc. Witnessed by Richard Richardson, Hugh Chisolm, and Matthew Toler.
Binds Thomas and Maria Jefferson of Albemarle and Francis, Elizabeth Wayles,
and John Wayles Eppes of Chesterfield. T. J. conveys Angola on Appomattox
River, Cumberland. Francis Eppes conveys Bermuda Hundred, Chesterfield. T. J.
conveys Pantops, formerly Smith land, on Rivanna River, bounded by Lego,
formerly Edwin Hickman land, and slaves.
T. J.'s power of attorney confirmed. James Monroe's draft. Yellow fever
epidemic. Letter to [James Thomson?] Callender.
News of Maria's health. Greetings to Martha and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Letter for Mr. Henry. Mr. Blount and Mr. Beckley may read it.
Letters from John Wayles Eppes and Kitty Church. Discusses harmony in marriage.
Mr. Bolling's drunkenness at Chestnut Grove. Virginia estates.
Mentions Mrs. [James] Monroe, Madame de Corny's improved situation, and receiving a letter from Catharine Church. Comments on news from a Mr. Niemcewitz, a Polish gentleman, that Maria Cosway has thrown herself into religion since the loss of her daughter and other circumstances
News of his daughters, Maria" Jefferson Eppes and Martha Jefferson Randolph. Invites her to Monticello.
Jupiter reports theft at Monticello; York (slave) suspected. References to
[Richard] Richardson, overseer at Monticello, and George (slave). Order for
window glass and for the last edition of Linnaeus' Gerlera Plantarum.
Received in Virginia letter about Fénelon's
Télémachus. Edition equal to those from Europe.
Bill of exchange to Samuel H. Smith.
Letter delivered to General Kosciuszko. Possible war with France, whose
attitude, like England's, threatens U. S. commerce. Kosciuszko disappointed at
France's peace with Austria; had hoped his country would rise again.
Importance of proper adjustment of both federal and state governments.
Differences in Congress respecting comparative influence of the two.
Martha established at Belmont after move from Varina. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
has wheelwright, carpenter, smith, and other workmen. Mr. and Mrs. P. Carr
visiting. Ellen's health.
Need for nailrod at Monticello's nail manufactory. Need for a journeyman
blacksmith. Tobacco crop. References to slaves George, James, and Page.
George Jefferson to handle letter. Mr. Page and George know how to handle seed
when arrived at Charlottesville or Milton. Box for Mr. Strickland. French
Directory acted against Philadelphia's English merchants.
Purchase of horses and mules. Mr. Hore [Browse] Trist unlikely to purchase
[Nicholas?] Lewis' farm, since he prefers the country near Frederick County,
Va., or Berkeley County, [W.] Va.
Would make her private secretary at Monticello. Letter from John Wayles Eppes.
Richmond mail. Orders for Quarrier to deliver chariot. May visit Eppington.
Work at Monticello. Congress to adjourn late. Mr. Trist rents George Nicholas'
house in Charlottesville.
Discussion of the XYZ Affair; Charles Talleyrand.
Work done by George at Monticello. XYZ Affair. Suspects Talleyrand's honesty.
Tobacco prices. References to Wilson Cary Nicholas and Thomas Walker. T. J.'s
return to Monticello.
Shipment of trees and a harpsichord. Supply of lumber for work at Monticello.
Tobacco and corn crops. Purchase of horses. Books by Lescarbot and Champlain.
Accident to his horse Darlington. References to Davenport, George (slave), and
to [Richard?] Richardson.
Power of attorney.
Bill of exchange to James Cary.
Bequeaths property to T. J. to purchase slaves and give them liberty. See also
1819 May 12 for T. J.'s refusal to execute will.
XYZ Affair. Possibility of war. Cannot visit Eppington. Hopes John Wayles Eppes
and Maria can go to Monticello.
Letter to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Maria and John Wayles Eppes should go to
Richmond from Monticello. Politics. Randolph children likely to forget T. J.
Letter from Mr. Eppes. Congress to adjourn. Wants Maria and John Wayles Eppes
to go to Monticello. Harpsichord at Monticello. Mentions Eppington, Eppes
family.
Proposed trip to Monticello. Trip to Petersburg and Shirley. Smallpox
vaccination. Harpsichord at Monticello. Mentions Polly Archer, Mary J. Bolling,
Martha J. Carr, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Bolling Walker, John Walker, and
Tabby Walker.
Acknowledges receipt of various letters. Forwards book by Lescarbot. Tobacco
crop at Shadwell. George's difficulties in handling the slaves. People
suspicious of Federal law empowering recruitment of army.
Hopes to see Maria at Monticello. Maria's harpsichord in good condition.
Reports from Charles C. Pinckney, John Marshall, and Elbridge Gerry on
relations with France. Greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Eppes and John Wayles
Eppes.
Detestable triumph of principles (Alien and Sedition Acts etc.) repugnant to T.
J. Note for Mr. [Hore Browse?] Trist. Things are well at Belmont, Dunlora, and
Carrsbrook. Medicines required.
Sum due William Short from U.S. Treasury to be paid John Barnes. Mentions Bank
of U.S.
Expresses pleasure at Croft's letter on the German and English languages.
Criticism of Johnson and Skinner as etymologists. Proposals for simplifying the
study of Anglo-Saxon. Approves Croft's idea of a dictionary as a general index
to literature.
Affirmation of principles of the Kentucky Resolutions.
Phraseology of a paper concurring with the Kentucky Resolutions.
Lucy has increased her family. Plans to set out for Philadelphia. News of John
Wayles Eppes, Francis Eppes, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Ellen Randolph.
Illness resulting from trip to Philadelphia via Fredericksburg. Republican
Party advances in the public mind. Greetings to Thomas Mann Randolph and the
children.
English reasons for war with France.
Recent illness. Plans for Monticello in the spring.
Assistant Postmaster General needs date of mail irregularity reported by
Garrett and Mr. Watson.
Bill of exchange to John Francis.
Christmas festivities. All well at Monticello. Visit to George Dineer. Mentions
Martha, Virginia, Nancy, and Ellen Randolph.
Sale of lands at Bermuda Hundred and Martin's Swamp. Receipt from Mr. Page.
Maria Eppes' health improving.
Bill of exchange to Mrs. Gardner, washer woman. Receipted by Jacob Lawrence for
Mrs. Gardner.
Possible renting of his land at Bermuda Hundred. Advantages of the property.
Poor quality tenants in that area. References to Monticello, Mont Blanco, Maria
Eppes, and the Randolphs.
Letter by British packet. Logan's trip to France. John Barnes will pay funds
due. Mentions Virginia, Hamburg, Paris, newspapers.
Bill of exchange to Stevens Thomson Mason. Receipted by Richard Williams for
Stevens Thomson Mason.
Advising reason not rashness (regarding the Alien and Sedition laws).
Measures against the Alien and Sedition laws.
Sale of Eppes' lands, and hiring of his slaves by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Recruiting army for French war. Bill to retaliate on French citizens if French
injure impressed seamen. Copy of [John?] Nicholas' pamphlet.
Quotes Ossian. Trip to Monticello. Eppington, via Fredericksburg and Richmond,
too far. T. J. thinks she is at Montblanco. Letter to John Wayles Eppes.
Duplicates item 2570.
Petitions from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York against standing armies
and the Alien and Sedition Acts.
Too ill to go to Philadelphia. Pendleton's republican ideas to be published in
Richmond. Virginia politics.
Martha Randolph has arrived from Belmont. Attempts to make Monticello
habitable. Hopes for visit from Maria. Mentions John Wayles Eppes.
Subscriptions to U. S. Government loan of five millions. William Short's
certificates. Good for Monticello, including linseed oil, sweet oil, figs and
raisins, sash doors, cloverseed, groceries, and books, shipped aboard the Sloop
Little Jim.
Myers' account of his travels in France not available in Philadelphia. Payment
of drafts for T. J. and William Short. Scrip is down. Goods and bill of
exchange sent to General Kosciuszko in care of Messrs. Nicholas and Jacob Van
Staphorst and Hubbard via the ship Stadt Hamburgh, Capt. Heer Sjoerds. Planes,
saws, plants, coffee, and rice ready for Sloop Sally, Capt. E. Potter.
Invoices enclosed. Plants for Monticello. Letter for [Benjamin F.] Bache.
Payment to Joseph Roberts. Reference to Mr. Bartram.
Goods, bills of exchange, and letters for General Kosciuszko shipped aboard the
Stadt Hamburgh, to Van Staphorst & Hubbard. Mentions [William?]
Adamson.
Doubts he can visit Eppington. Work done by Page on J. W. Eppes' land. News of
Peter Carr, Samuel Carr, Dr. and Mrs. [Benjamin F.] Bache, Champe Carter,
Dupont de Nemours, and Ellen Randolph.
Certificates for William Short. Chimney piece in charge of Mr. Dorsey. Letter
enclosed from [Tench] Coxe.
Grievances of people of Charlottesville and Milton to go to Mr. Divers.
Account with T. J. Payment to Joseph Roberts. Tobacco prices falling.
Recommends barter of tobacco for clothes. Great risks involved in shipments to
Europe. Scarcity of money.
Crop prospects poor. Has given Page corn for Eppes' slaves and horses until
harvest. Urges early visit to Monticello.
Bill of exchange to Dr. David Jackson.
Mr. Brand's patent for 1,000 acres of land. Doors made for T. J. by Mr. Trump.
Nailrod from Joseph Roberts.
Conveying 669 acres of land in Goochland County, including Elkhill, which T. J.
had purchased from Henry and Anne Skipwith. Witnessed by David Bullock, Elisha
Leak, Lilburne Lewis, Randolph Lewis, and James Martin. Recorded by W. Miller,
Clerk of Goochland County.
Discussed Kentucky-Virginia resolutions with Madison. Persuaded by Madison to
omit references to secession. Loss of John Nicholas and visit of John Marshall
to Kentucky create problems.
Order for payment to George Jefferson & Co. for $500.
Witnessed by James Dinsmore, Robert Bolling, and Richard Richardson. Mentions
Monticello.
Lease for a part of Shadwell for five years, the rent to be paid in gold or
silver money. No field to be sown in corn more than one year; each field to lie
fallow or be sown in peas or clover for two years. Witnessed by Robert Bolling,
James Densmore, and Richard Richardson.
Congratulations on [Thomas] McKean's election [as Governor of Pennsylvania].
Republican party in Pennsylvania. Reformation of Congress at least two years
away. Protagonists of England and France in Congress.
Oliver Ellsworth and James Iredell working toward a monarchy through common law
doctrine. Washington's attitude. French misfortunes and British aggressions.
John Haden to guide Chickasaw Indians to see Governor in Richmond.
Kentucky Resolutions. Popular opposition to the Alien and Sedition laws.
[William] Woods defeated Peter Carr in election. [Wilson C.?] Nicholas and T.
J. delayed by snow. News of Eppes' slaves. Agrees to engage Powell (as
overseer?). Reference to Mr. and Mrs. Francis Eppes.
Conveying his share of Bennett Henderson's estate, excepting his interest in a
mill and a lot and house in Milton. Witnessed by Marbell Camden, William
Gambill, and Bennett [H.] Henderson. John Henderson's bond for James
Henderson's performance of contract, 28 December 1799, witnessed by Thomas
Concord and John Agg. Woodson's assignment of his title to Craven Peyton, 25
April 1801, witnessed by Samuel H. Woodson and Bred. Gaines. (See letter from
Jefferson to Peyton regarding purchase of Woodson's share 15 January 1801).
On same sheet as
William Short's U.S. Treasury account payable to John Barnes.
Wheat crop. Mentions Mr. Donald and Philadelphia.
Solution of a geometrical problem from Jonathan Williams'
Bill of exchange to Tench Coxe. Receipted by Ezekiel Foreman for Tench Coxe.
Birth of Maria's daughter.
Houdon's equestrian statue of Washington in the Capitol at Richmond. Prices in
Paris, Rome, and Florence. Mentions sculptor Ceracchi.
Writes fond remembrances of her visits, and mentions his daughters Martha Jefferson Randolph and Mary Jefferson Eppes and that the latter has become a mother.
Factors involved in low tobacco prices. Possibilities of peace in Europe.
Subscription to newspapers and to prices current. Yellow fever epidemics.
Gouverneur Morris' oration on the death of George Washington.
Kentucky Resolutions. Judiciary district for the West. Fear for republicanism
in France. References to Napoleon Bonaparte and the Directory.
Sends book by Joseph Priestley. Discussion of Augustin Barruel's Antisocial
Conspiracy. Religious and philosophical doctrines of Wishaupt, Godwin, and
Morse.
Importance of minority rights with majority rule. Danger of a military force.
Bonaparte's overthrow of the French Constitution.
Death of his coachman, Jupiter, at Fredericksburg. Orders for bottling cider.
Mentions [Richard] Richardson.
Maria's illness; attended by Dr. Turpin.
Bill of exchange to Maurice Rogers.
Bill of exchange to John Hawkins.
Death of Maria's child. Failure of the mails. Plans to visit her on the way to
Monticello. Inquiries about her health. References to Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., and John Wayles Eppes.
Maria's illness.
Bill of exchange to T. J.
Parliamentary irregularities of Continental Congress and U.S. House of Representatives. Senate better. Encloses text of T. J.
Envoys at Lisbon. Sell tobacco to Mr. Lieper, not to French. Bordeaux and
London prices. West Indies stock. John Barnes to pay draft. New York market.
Congress to adjourn.
Explains how the proceeds from his annual tobacco crop are used to pay his supply merchant in Virginia.
For nails received from [Richard] Richardson by Carr and Thomas Bell.
Nails and brads delivered by R. Richardson.
Aversion to ceremony and wish to avoid newspaper publicity. Visit to Eppington.
Progress of good sense and Republicanism.
Sent box of plants and plaster of Paris. Instructions for construction at
Monticello. Horses to meet him at Eppington. References to Davy Bowles,
Nicholas Lewis, Reuben Perry, and Mr. Short.
Plans for trip to Monticello via Eppington or Mont Blanco. References to John
Wayles Eppes, Francis Eppes, Martha Randolph, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Maria's health restored. T. J.'s trip to Mont Blanco. Mr. Powell has agreed to
go to Monticello (as overseer?). Reference to Miss Church. Death of [John?]
Bolling.
Suit against D. Mossis, involving James Ross, Mr. Skitt, P. Cours, and Colonel
Morrir. Lilly's efficiency as overseer. Wheat crop, fruit, and sheep in good
condition. [Richard] Richardson's work on T. J.'s apartment. Ursula's illness
due to poisons of the "Buckingham Negro conjuror." Forwards sheeting samples.
Discusses arrangements to have horses sent from Monticello to the home of John Wayles Eppes, where he intends to rest for a few days.
Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager.
Covering an account. Packages in the hands of Mr. Sheaff. Shipment of goods
including china and oil. Eight per cent stock looking up. Purchase of
government stock for William Short, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and T. J. Medicine from
Dr. Jackson. References to Mr. Stewart (Gilbert Stuart?) and G. Simpson.
Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager.
Disapproves of Union dinner. Disregard of Chase's accusations of atheism.
Callender should be defended. Arrival of treaty from France. Reference to
Dupont.
Company's account, signed by James Lyle, covering T. J.'s payments from 4 March
1790 to 12 November 1798 on his bond.
Dr. and Mrs. [William] Bache, and Mrs. Monroe are in the neighborhood. The
"Forte piano" has arrived. Murder of Birch [Samuel Burch] by George Carter.
Heavy wheat crop. Hopes for visit from Maria and John Eppes.
Bill of exchange for Van Staphorst & Hubbard. T. J.'s chairs
misdirected to [James?] Brown for Col. [Samuel J.?] Cabell. References to Mrs.
Ratcliffe and [J.] Letchworth.
Francis Eppes' accident. Money required by Francis Eppes as security for Daniel
Hylton. Maria Eppes mentioned.
Post script dated September 17 explains that T. J. believed original document
miscarried, thus he his sending a duplicate. Architectural plan for Nicholas'
house. Peter Carr's plan.
Forwarding an account. Discounts at the Bank of Pennsylvania. Bill of exchange
to Van Staphorst & Hubbard for the credit of "P. M." Has acquired new
house and store. Government stock for Tadeusz Kosciuszko, William Short, and J.
B. Reference to Mrs. Ratcliffe, [John] Richards, S. T. Mason.
Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager.
Mrs. Randolph, whom Boardly knew in England, holds marriage contract annuity
payable by Peter Randolph, Peyton Randolph, and Philip Grymes. Peter Randolph's
estate insolvent. Edmund Randolph is Peyton Randolph's heir. Suit filed against
Philip Grymes, who can claim against Edmund Peyton, who cannot pay.
TJ has refused to accept a gift of two casks of wine from [Josef] Yznardi as he accepts no presents in office. TJ will pay for the wine and asks Smith to forward the casks to Gibson & Jefferson. TJ congratulates Smith on the "triumphs of republicanism" in Baltimore adding that the "spirit of 76 had never left the people...." He assures Smith that whether or not he wins the presidency the republicans will have a majority in the House of Representatives which "will keep the government from running wild...."
T. J.'s accommodations at Mr. Conrade's. Nautical Almanacs ordered. Pamphlet
regarding C. C. P[inckney]. References to Messrs. Langdon, Baldwin, and Brown.
Price of handkerchiefs. Reference to Mr. Munn.
Requests that Samuel Woodson replace Nathaniel Perkins as postmaster at
Goochland Court House.
Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager.
Wants to study in Europe as did John Trumbull. Prefers diplomatic post in
France to one in Italy.
Congress assembled. Housing costs more than at Philadelphia. Senate opposition
to French treaty. Judiciary. Territorial governments. Votes of Vermont,
Kentucky, Tennessee uncertain. Republican candidates have more votes than
Federalists, Mr Adams and Mr. Pinckney. Mr. Powell builds nailery. Mentions
Col. Burr, Maria, and Edgehill.
Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager.
Lists Monticello, Thornton Gap, Ruffner's, Cunningham's Mill, Rockfish Gap,
Kennerley's, Madison's Cove, Jones's, Gilbert's, Narrow Passage, Rappidan,
Robinson River, Brown's Culpeper Court House, Hedgeman River, Fauquier Court
House, Germantown, [Pa.?], Widow Nevill's, West's Ordinary, Leesburg,
Knowland's Ferry, Zane's, Winchester, Threetons, McCormack's, Harper's Ferry,
Frederictown, [Md.?], Bentley's. Taverns listed, Leesburg: McEntire's, Indian
King; Frederictown: Crush's, Sycamore Tree; Tawney Town: Mrs. Charlton's,
Caleb's, Bacchus and Threetons; Petersburg: Kurtz's, The Swan; McAllister's
Town: Rhenegher's; Yorktown: White's, Sign of the Lemon; Lancaster: Rickhart's,
The Bear. Other towns: Alexandria, Colchester, Dumfries, Lansdowne, Elkrun
Church, Piscotaway, Port Tobacco, Howe's Ferry, Port Royal, Bowling Green,
Hanover Court House, Goodall's, Richmond.
Plan for crop rotation--wheat, corn, and rye--for the years 1800-1804.
Not executed by Jefferson.
These notes are from ca. 1800, as the remodeling of Monticello is mentioned in
the notes. These drawings, however, are not for Monticello, but for a house in
town, probably Philadelphia. These drawings were evidently modified and
submitted to James Barbour for Barboursville in 1817 as stated by Kimball.
Family's health good. Lilly's difficulties in hiring workers. Arrival of [John]
Craven, new overseer. Work done at Monticello in clearing fields and in the
nailery. Problems of handling the slaves. Mentions Mr. Powell and [Richard]
Richardson, overseers.
Visit to Mount Vernon. Enquiries about Maria from Martha Washington and Mrs.
Lewis. Election of 1800. Colonel Burr's conduct honorable. Family meetings at
Monticello and in Washington planned.
Money for T. J. in check and cash. Reference to John Richards.
Martha's illness. Lilly making up a gang. Clover, peas, turnips for the garden.
Turnips required to feed sheep. Election to be decided in the House of
Representatives. Reference to Cornelia Randolph.
T. J. writes regarding the payment he made Trumbull for a double pair of prints which he paid with an order on Leroy and Bayard.
Accountwith John Barnes, his commission agent and financial manager.
Remittance to Gibson & Jefferson. Credit to William Short's account.
Requests Peyton to purchase shares of Henderson estate for T. J. in Peyton's
name. Survey of line between T. J.'s land and the Henderson land. Equal vote
for Republican candidates in the election of 1800. References to Colle, [John]
Watson, and [Robert] Snelson.
Apologizes for long delay in writing. Offers to purchase his land near
Lynchburg. Report that T. J. cast deciding vote in nomination of bankrupt
son-in law of Adams, Joshua Johnston, as postmaster.
William Short's account.
Sends two pairs of black silk stockings. References to Mr. Pickford and Mr.
Latimore.
Refuses to sell Poplar Forest. Justifies his vote for Joshua Johnston.
References to John Adams and George Washington.
Martha's illness. Anne Randolph's disposition. Election thrown into the House
of Representatives. Comments on visitors who refuse to confine themselves to
visiting hours.
Coming election. Dinsmore's account. Mentions Lillie [Gabriel Lilly?] and Dr.
Bache.
Salary payments when he changes position on March 4. Urges that T. J. draw on
him if necessary. Accounts with William Short and Tadeusz Kosciuszko.
Election still deadlocked. Denies personal ambition, but wishes to bring
government back to republican principles. Plans for trip to Monticello.
Purchase of John R. Kerr's and Tucker Woodson's shares of the Bennett Henderson
estate. Election concluded.
Mr. Tyler took letter to Maria. Eppes family at Monticello. Bedford stock.
Gibson & Jefferson to pay for horses. Horses from Dr. Walker, Mr. Bell,
and Mr. Haxall. Cost of Presidency. Col. Hoomes's horses. Federalists weak.
Senate may reject nominations. No European news.
T. J. states he does not know the price of journeymen in D.C., but expects there will be more work in D.C. than Philadelphia. T. J. has engaged someone else to do his own brick or stone work, therefore, he would have no employment for Richardson.
Glad of his explanation of Joshua Johnston's appointment. Congratulations on
his election to presidency. Asks for appointment to office.
Stressing harmony and unity, the value of Republican principles, need for wise
and frugal, but not too powerful, government. Outlines the essential principles
of our government.
Measures relative to the Navy. Postpones answer to Smith's letter regarding a
consulship for William Buchanan. References to James Madison, Albert Gallatin.
John Barnes wrote about Kosciuszko's financial affairs. Bank stock converted to
U.S. government loan. Republican majority. Land for Kosciuszko near Monticello.
Mentions Mr. Dawson and Mr. Pichon.
Conveying Isham Henderson's share of Bennett Henderson's estate to James L.
Henderson, and from him to Craven Peyton. Witnesses: Dan Richarson, Abraham
Grove, John McLean, and William Clark. Confirmation of deed by Isham upon his
coming of age, 6 June 1804. Certification by Matthew Flournoy and Thomas Given,
Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, Ky., by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby
County, Ky., and by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice of the Peace of Shelby
County.
Conveys personal and public news. Topics include his health; Mazzei's marriage; a humorous comment on marriage in general; vetches; cymling and squash seeds, with a suggestion for hybridizing; the sale of Colle; the poverty of an old friend; Bishop James Madison and his new cabinet officers.
Rejoicing over the victory of the Republican Party.
The will of the people is the only legitimate foundation of government.
Probably owned by T. J.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Suggesting temporary acceptance of the post of Secretary of the Navy. Factors
involved in the appointments of [William] Kilty, [Wilson Cary] Nicholas, and
James Wilkinson. Importance of civilian control of the military. References to
[Gabriel] Duval.
Consultation regarding the Navy Department.
Comments on being elected to the presidency of the United States: "The post is not enviable, as it affords little exercise for social affections. There is something within us which makes us wish to have things conducted in our own way, and which we generally fancy to be patriotism. This passion is gratified by such a position." Mentions that Maria Jefferson Eppes and Martha Jefferson Randolph are pregnant.
Constitution will be administered according to the will of the founders.
Acknowledges congratulations on election. Will uphold Constitution for good of
people.
Trip to Monticello. Purchase of horses from Dr. Walker, [Thomas] Bell, Mr.
Haxall, or Dr. Shore. Draft on Gibson & Jefferson. [John] Dawson's
mission to France. Robert R. Livingston appointed minister to France. Adams'
midnight appointments. Policy with respect to removal of incumbents from
office.
Information regarding T. J.'s accounts with Gibson & Jefferson, Rapin
& Co., Mr. Carpenter, S. H. Smith, and [James?] Stewart. References to
Joseph Dougherty and the Bank of Columbia.
Defends himself against brother's charge of lack of delicacy in requesting an
appointment to office.
Paid by bill of exchange.
Family at Edgehill well. Nancy Jefferson's marriage to Charles Lewis. Purchase
of horses. New British Admiralty Courts in Jamaica and the Windward Islands
will relieve U. S. of British spoliation. References to Martha Randolph and
Maria Eppes.
Letter to Mr. Eppes about horses at Bermuda Hundred. Davy Bowles comes for
them. John works for Lilly; Goliah is gardener. Invites her to Washington.
Bacon to arrive from Bedford before she reaches Monticello.
Will send the copper sheeting for Monticello roof. James Madison may rent Mr.
[John?] Marshall's dwelling. Mentions [John] Richards, Gibson &
Jefferson.
Navy Department matters. Appointments. Letters from St. George Tucker regarding
Captain Cowper. Letter from [Stephen] Sayre regarding a purchase on Long
Island. Letter from General [Alexander] Spotswood. Necessity of silence
regarding appointments. Mentions John Adams and Benjamin Stoddert.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Breaking in of horses bought for T. J. Plans for the summer at Monticello.
References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha Randolph, Maria Eppes, Frances
Eppes I, the Trist family, Martin (slave), and Davy (slave).
Election of Peter Carr. Purchase of fish. Birth of Samuel Carr's son.
References to Overton Carr and Dolly Madison.
Paid by John Barnes.
Payments to Mr. Peale, Colonel Hoomes, and Mr. Rapin.
Bill for milk and cream.
Check for and address of James Stewart, Philadelphia.
Bill of exchange to Joseph Rapin.
Bill of exchange to Colin C. Wills.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Concerning T. J.'s account with Barnes.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Returning thanks for their congratulations on his election. Safety rests with
preservation of union, with powers divided between state and federal
governments.
Pleasant society in Washington. Visit by Mr. and Mrs. Madison. Meeting of the
Eppes, Randolphs, and T. J. at Monticello.
Favors simple etiquette in correspondence between the President and governors.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Clearance papers for the Ship Venus, Capt. Samuel Bunce, bound for Liverpool,
countersigned by James Madison.
Clearance papers for Schooner Maria, Joseph Storey, captain, bound for St.
Sebastians, countersigned by James Madison.
Martha and the children. George Jefferson's account of work at Bermuda Hundred.
Lilly has begun work on the canal. Request by a Mr. Dillon to collect pine
knots on T. J.'s land on the Hardware River. Reference to [John] Craven and
Christopher Hudson.
Requests money in U.S. bills.
Directions for safe journey to Monticello for Maria. Satisfaction with horses
purchased from Dr. [John] Shore and Mr. Haxall.
Family meeting at Monticello. Storm destroyed skylights at Monticello.
Charlottesville and Milton damaged. Mrs. Randolph and Mrs. Lilburn Lewis had
trouble with Martha Jefferson Carr about T. J.'s stockings.
Letter to John Wayles Eppes. Maria's trip to Monticello. Martha well. Hail
storm broke windows at Edgehill. Broken skylights at Monticello. Wants Maria
and Martha to come to Washington in fall. Mentions Mrs. Eppes and Eppington.
Appointment of Mr. Buchanan as consul to the isles of France and Bourbon.
Midnight appointments. Navy Department offered to John Langdon. News of arrival
of the ships General Greene and John Adams. References to appointments of
Messrs. [John M.?] Forbes, [William?] Lewis, and Stacey.
Mr. Eppes and Mr. Randolph's harvest; wheat prices; threshing machine; storm in
Albemarle. Messages for Anne and Ellen Randolph. Cucumbers and raspberries not
yet on the market. References to Maria Eppes.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Requesting appointment of Dr. John K. Read of Norfolk to supply medicine to
marines or army. Note by T. J.: " . . . not a man . . .deserves countenance
less than Dr. Reade . . . ."
Request for funds to be sent via Thomas Walker. Division of the Henderson
estate delayed until T. J. arrives.
Controversy regarding dismantling of the Berceau. References to Colonel
Habersham and Benjamin Stoddert.
Sends money by Thomas Walker. Expects to he home soon. Sorry J[ohn?] Henderson
did not sell his shares.
Visit by the Eppes and Randolphs to Monticello. Smallpox vaccination. Sends
some music.
T. J. requests fruit and books to be included in a previous order of groceries to be shipped to Richmond.
Death of Mrs. Ariana Jenings Randolph. Unable to spare the time to act as
guardian to the grandchildren. References to [Philip Ludwell?] Grymes, John
Randolph (1727-1784), and [Robert?] Gourslay.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
T. J.'s groceries and plaster of Paris aboard the sloop Abigail and Rebecca.
Payment by John Richards on T. J.'s account to Dr. Jackson and Mr. Mercire for
syrup of punch. Purchase of figs, raisins, almonds, looking glasses. References
to Mr. Rapin and Mr. Conrad.
Interest and dividend on government stock.
Letter covering his account; purchase of public stock; letter for Peyton Short.
Enclosure: Account recording debit and credit entries from 15 May to 31 July
1801.
Plasterers for Monticello. Letter from Mr. Rapin regarding "old LaMair"
(Etienne LeMaire).
Miller writes concerning the construction of a lighthouse on Faulkner's Island. He discusses exploration of the island for a suitable site, submission of proposals, alterations in the plan to bring down construction costs, the selection of a Mr. Woodward of Connecticut who offered to face the structure with hewn stone, and the delayed completion of the work. Both Gallatin and T. J. have signed their approval of the proposed construction
Transmitting official papers via a tourist, Mrs. Tudor of Boston
Vicissitudes of the plasterers for Monticello: Mr. King in jail for debt; Mr.
Martin Wairscher unable to collect an account and with a new wife. Books, dry
fruits, almonds, glass tumblers, plaster of Paris for T. J. Eyeglasses for Mrs.
Conrad. Visit from [David] Higginbotham. References to John Richards and Mr.
Rapin.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Goods for T. J. Receipt from the James River Canal Co. for William Short.
Purchase of government stocks for Short. Advises that Jefferson buy stock.
References to Gibson & Jefferson, Mr. Andrews, [Joseph] Dougherty,
[John?] Hanson, Etienne LeMaire, Mr. Rapin, and Martin Wairscher.
Experiment regarding cowpox. Payment of the servants (at the Executive
Mansion?) by Mr. Rapin. Marriage of Frederick and Molly (slaves?). Receipt of
T. J.'s salary, portions of which are assigned to Mr. M. and to the Bank of
Columbia. Reference to [Etienne] LeMaire.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Suggests that [Joseph] Dougherty bring T. J.'s new chariot and harness, made by
Conrad Hanse, from Philadelphia to Washington. Information given to Dr. Edwards
respecting Mr. Stewart's (i.e. Gilbert Stuart) portrait. Failure of John
Richards to ship window glass or sheeting. Receipt of T. J.'s salary from the
Treasury. References to Mr. Donath, [Etienne] LeMaire, Mr. Rapin, and Mr.
Taylor.
Will give strength to rights of states reserved to them and will keep powers of
the executive within a safe line.
Payments to Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Gilpin by Mr. Rapin. Payment to Conrad Hanse
for harness and chariot and to Gilbert Stuart for the portrait of T. J.
Accounts with Messrs. Robert and Jones. Drafts on the Bank of the U. S.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Requesting a pardon for his son-in-law, Mr. Dotton. References to Judge William
Paterson and Aaron Ogden.
[Joseph] Dougherty's trip to Philadelphia to get T. J.'s chariot from Conrad
Hanse. Payments to Conrad Hanse by Brown, Rives & Co.'s draft on Walker
& Kennedy of Philadelphia. Payments to Roberts & Jones, and Mr.
Carpenter. Account with Mr. Sheaff. Dr. Edwards' information regarding Mr.
Stuart.
Declaration by Peyton that he holds in trust for T. J. the lands purchased from
John R. and Sarah Kerr, James L. Henderson, Isham Henderson, and Charles
Henderson, their shares in the estate of Bennett Henderson.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Covering a statement of payments to be made to Bank of Columbia, Mr. Harris,
Mr. Rapin, J. Roberts, William Sheaff, and Mr. Taylor.
Lands divided among Eliza, Isham, Lucy, Charles, Bennett H., James L. Frances,
John, Sarah, and Nancy Henderson. Returned to the Albemarle County Court by
David Anderson, David Higingbotham (i.e. Higginbotham), and John Lewis,
Commissioners.
T. J. fortunate in balloting for lots in Bennett Henderson estate. James L.
Henderson who got the mill seat can be bought out. Disposition of houses
occupied by [Marcy?] Thorp and Faris.
Remittance of Craven Peyton's post notes, which are passed conveniently.
Mentions John Watson, David Higginbotham, Mr. Heath, and Mr. Davison.
Payment for the Bennett Henderson estate land. Requests exact statement of all
shares and a plat of the property. Instructions regarding future purchasers.
Descriptions and forms for the deeds of James L. Henderson, Isham Henderson,
Charles Henderson, and John R. Kerr.
Bill of exchange for hat and value of jacket to Edward Lemaire.
Memorandum regarding T. J.'s accounts, with references to Mr. Rapin, Mr.
Andrews, Dr. Edward, and [Gilbert?] Stuart.
Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty.
Clearance papers for the Brig James, William Fairchild master, sailing from New
Haven, Conn., to Dominica.
Purchase of shares in the Bennett Henderson estate. Instructions about
Shadwell. References to John R. Kerr, J[ohn?] Henderson, James L. Henderson,
[Dabney] Carr, and [William] Woods.
Receipt for $206 for T. J.'s chariot and harness.
Patent for 2,000 acres of land between the Little Miami and the Scioto Rivers,
to Peyton, assignee of William Washington. Grant given in consideration of
Washington's military service in the Revolution, a part of Military Warrant No.
2263. Countersigned by James Madison. #744 on verso.
Patent for 2,000 acres of land between the Little Miami and Scioto Rivers, to
Washington, assignee of William Washington. Grant given in consideration of
William Washington's military service in the Revolution, a part of Military
Warrant No. 2263. Countersigned by James Madison.
Bill for looking glasses.
Declines T. J.'s offer of money to clear Bedford County lands. Plans to build
at Pantops where he has sown bearded wheat. Work on pecan trees by Gabriel
Lilly. Health of Maria and her son.
Instructions to rent Shadwell. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and to
Thomas Eston Randolph.
Inquiries about her health and the little boy's. Recommends Mrs. Suddarth as a
nurse. Proposal to Mr. Eppes regarding Pantops and Poplar Forest. Hopes they
will stay at Monticello.
Will not reply to letter from Denniston & Chatham regarding Duane case.
States his position on the unconstitutionality of Alien and Sedition laws.
Disposal of notes of Bank of Columbia which is in serious crisis. Reference to
Col. C. L. Lewis.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Bank of Columbia notes. Renting of Shadwell. Plat of the Henderson lands made
by William Wood. Contracting to supply Miltonians with firewood. Reference to
Thomas Eston Randolph and William Davenport.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Illness of Ellen, Cornelia, and Virginia Randolph, and Francis Eppes.
Report from T. J.'s overseer: division of Poplar Forest with John W. Eppes and
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.; corn, wheat, and tobacco crops; beef and hogs
killed; Thomas Whittinton's and Bowling Clarke's share of the profits.
Reference to Brown & Co.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Deeding their share in the Rennett Henderson estate (with certain exceptions).
Plat of the land in Milton or elsewhere in Albemarle County. The shares of the
heirs labeled by T. J.
Leasing of Shadwell to William Davenport. Purchase of John, Bennett H., and
Nancy Henderson's shares of the Bennett Henderson estate.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Mr. Wanscher at Monticello. Mr. Perry brings timber. Peace between Great
Britain and France.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty.
T. J. unable to pay for Madeira wine.
Gift of a ham. Quotes Jonathan Swift on gifts.
Asks that he correct enclosed writings.
Accounts submitted by Barnes, who acted as T. J.'s fiscal agent and commission
merchant during the year 1801.
Undated plat by T. J. of Poplar Forest tract shows boundaries, roads, existing
and proposed buildings; floor plan of house on verso, rooms designated in
Anglo-Saxon.
Controlling authority, recognized by the compact, is that of three-fourths of
the states. President's duty with regard to the rights of the states.
The first three volumes contain amusing or edifying newspaper articles or poetry clipped by Jefferson and sent to his family. Articles are pasted on letter covers addressed to T. J. The fourth scrapbook contains political, sentimental, and humorous songs and poems, satires, parodies, and ballads clipped by T. J. Bookplate of William H. Clark, with legend, "Bought at the sale of the library of John Randolph of Roanoke by Wm. H. Clark of Halifax Co., Va. and presented by Mr. Clark to Miss Sarah Randolph of Edgehill."
Also signed by James Madison.
Value of the Constitution. Acknowledges address of the citizens of Cheshire.
Work at Monticello. Mr. Wanscher finishing cellar.
Opposition to established religion.
Extremely busy. Sending rather than reading the State of the Union message
contributes to harmony. Strength of Federalists and Republicans in the
Congress. French expedition against Santo Domingo. Arrival of mammoth cheese.
Prospect of New England's return to Republican principles. Importance of laying
off counties into hundreds or captaincies. Method of waterproofing clothes.
Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter.
States' rights essential to our political fabric.
Juneo dead; family well. Work at Monticello. John Perry in Fluvanna. Mentions
Mr. Oldham and Critta.
Order to pay William Duane.
Bill of exchange to Thomas Newton.
John Perrie's (Perry?) mistake in letter informing T. J. of purchases for
Monticello. Conduct of T. J.'s foreman, Gabriel Lilly, [John] Craven, and
Burgess Griffin. References to N. Allen, Martha Randolph, Virginia Randolph,
and Dr. Wardlaw.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty.
Work at Monticello. Prince Ruspoli visited Mrs. Randolph. Mr. Wanscher needs
money.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Whooping cough better. Translation of Justin's ancient history.
Encloses letter for Maria. House of Representatives repealed judiciary bill.
Needs another horse. All well at Edgehill. Mr. and Mrs. [Hore Browse?] Trist
here.
Latin improves. Goes in spring to Latin school with Beverly Randolph.
Purchase of horse to match Castor. Maria and their son in good health.
Randolph sends news on the health and progress of his children.
Report of Committee of House of Delegates concerning General Assembly action on
Alien and Sedition Laws. Mentions U.S. Senate.
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. has decided to purchase land in Georgia rather than
in Mississippi. Hopes Maria and John Wayles Eppes will visit Monticello. Best
route to Monticello. Gift of medals taken from the Houdon bust of Jefferson.
Land in Northwest Territory. Countersigned by James Madison.
Bill of exchange to William Parkinson. Receipted by Charles Peale Polk.
Faith in the will of the people as exercised in their elective franchise.
Comments on election of 1800.
Plans for meeting the Eppes. Amendment for means of designating president and
vice-president.
T. J. conveys travel directions (present, as an enclosure) for Milledge, U.S. Representative from Georgia, from "George town ferry...hence to Mr. [Thomas] Mann Randolph's" that include not only specific instructions for roads to be followed, but also T. J.'s notes on roads and taverns.
To leave for Monticello when Congress adjourns. Books for Maria. Spectacles for
[Elizabeth] Eppes. Proposed visit by Maria to Monticello. Mentions Dr. Walker
and John Wayles Eppes.
Payment of T. J.'s accounts due. Failure of the Bank of Columbia to pay a note
because of scarcity of bank paper. Purchase of government stock for William
Short through C. Ludlow. Budget for T. J.'s salary.
Failure of a discount at the Bank of Columbia. Purchase of government stock for
William Short through C. Ludlow in New York. Payment of T. J.'s accounts. Bills
of exchange for General Kosciuszko. Need for regulation of lower class.
References to Gibson & Jefferson, Mr. Hooper, Etienne LeMaire.
Bill of exchange to T. J. Receipted by J. Dougherty.
Business regarding the Bennett Henderson estate. References to John R. Kerr and
James L. Henderson.
Bill for frames for prints.
Payment through George Jefferson, Richmond, for work done in regard to
Henderson lands.
Request for delay in paying for further shares in Henderson tract. Henderson
mill useless.
Books shipped by Gibson & Jefferson on ship Good Welcome from James
River, Richmond, to Washington, D.C.
T. J. sends Barnes an account of his financial affairs, noting his intention to "squeeze down the household expenses" and his hopes to be completely out of debt by October.
Courtesy offer of general services.
For clothing.
Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter.
She and Francis Eppes have been ill. Is keeping Francis' nurse, Crity (i.e.
Critta). Trip to Monticello. John Wayles Eppes finishing his harvest.
References to Martha Randolph and Elizabeth Eppes.
Work for Mr. Fitch. Doors at Monticello. Sketches of slaves' quarters. Coming
to Monticello.
Maria is unwell at Eppington. Cannot accept T. J.'s offer of residence at
Monticello because he is candidate for House of Representatives. Wheat crop.
Bill of exchange to T. J.
Moses Myers, Richard Evers, Arthur Lee, Littleton W. Tazewell of Williamsburg
considered for Commissioners of Bankruptcy in Norfolk. Henry Hiort, Thomas
Willock, John Dunn present Commissioners. May all be Republicans. T. J. to
Monticello.
Measles in the Randolph family. Reference to slaves, Bet, Sally, and Critta.
Spectacles for Elizabeth Eppes.
Reviews Act of Congress, 1802 May 1, for borrowing money by Commissioners of
Washington, to be paid by sale of lots in Washington, guaranteed by Treasury of
U.S. Debt due state of Maryland.
Measles escaped. References to the health of Anne and Cornelia Randolph, and
Peter Hemming. Measles in Mr. Walton's family and at Monticello. Need for
sheets, towels, counterpane, and tea china.
Maria's miscarriage. Trip to Monticello postponed because of Francis Eppes' bad
health.
Deed to lot no. 15 in Milton, Va., and to tobacco warehouses on the Rivanna
River.
Deed to three tenths of warehouse, one half of lot no. 15 and all of lot no. 57
in Milton, Va.
Bill of exchange to T. J. Receipted by Joseph Dougherty.
Receipt by Gibson & Jefferson of money on accounts of William Short and
the James River Canal Co. Enclosed to T. J. in
Bill for nails, receipt of which is acknowledged by James Dinsmore.
Dr. Wardlaw's payment to Mrs. Jackson. Window blinds, books, and claret
awaiting a conveyance. Comments on the latest Federalist Brutus.
Payment in bank notes by Mr. Smith, will void T. J.'s draft on Smith paid to
Mr. Pennington. Gibson & Jefferson's account. Account with T. J. for
July.
William Short's account. China and liquor in the possession of Etienne LeMaire
await shipment.
Visit by William Short. Mail service to Charlottesville. Payment to Etienne
LeMaire.
Regarding land for John Peyton.
William Short's journey. T. J.'s financial resources. Report by Etienne LeMaire
regarding pump at President's House needing repair.
Introducing Isham Henderson who wishes to borrow law books. Endorsement: "lent
him 4th Blackstone / Ruffhead: Jacob's L. Dict / June 7.08. wrote to C. Peyton
to recover it."
Republicans to be Commissioners of Bankruptcy. Nominations from Bradley and
Judge Smith. Persons should live near meeting place of U.S. Court. Secretary of
State to handle distant cases.
Slanderous publications regarding T. J. William Short expected at Monticello.
T. J.'s account with Barnes.
Proposes delay in orders for the frigate John Adams, until the conditions in
Tunis and the Mediterranean area are stabilized. Mentions Tripoli, Emperor of
Morocco, Governor of Tangiers, Mr. Simpson, Dale.
Note payable in Virginia currency. Assigned to Frederick Harris, John J.
Hawkins, and P. Hoffman.
Letters for William and Peyton Short. Payments to Etienne LeMaire and Joseph
Dougherty. Carriage tax. Warrant for T. J.'s salary to take up his bank debt.
Republicans Mark Richards and Reuben Atwater of Westminister, James Elliot of
Brattleborough, and Oliver Gallop of Hartland for Commissioners of Bankruptcy.
Judge Smith should name four for other side of mountains; should alternate
meetings between U.S. Court and state capitol. Federalist machinations in
legislative elections.
Account with Brown & Relf paid by John Richards. T. J.'s present
balance. Offers to loan T. J. money to pay Gibson & Jefferson in
Richmond.
Agreement on rent of house in Milton sold to Peyton, which John Henderson has
rented from Elizabeth Henderson.
Conveying all dower rights in estate of husband, Bennett Henderson, except
mill, warehouse, improved lots in town of Milton. Witnesses: James L.
Henderson, Charles Anderson, Eliza Henderson, Isham Henderson, John Gentry.
Acknowledgment of deed in Shelby County, Ky., before Matthew Flournoy and
Thomas I. Givin, Justices, by Isham Henderson and John L. Henderson, 6 June
1804. Certified by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, same date.
Craig's certificate certified by Isaac Ellis, Presiding Justice, Shelby County
Court. Deed recorded Albemarle County, July 1804. Attested by John Nicholas,
Clerk.
Deed from James L. Henderson for legatees of Bennett Henderson, deceased
(Bennett H., Eliza, Frances, Lucy, and Nancy Henderson) to all lands in
Albemarle County except a mill, warehouse, and storehouse in Milton, Va.
Witnesses: Charles Henderson, G. Tennill (?), James Barlow. Acknowledged before
Matthew Flournoy, Thomas Givin, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, 6 June
1804. Certification that Flournoy and Givin are Justices of the Peace by James
Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, 6 June 1804. Certification by Isaac Ellis,
Presiding Justice of the Peace, that James Craig's certificate is in due form,
6 June 1804. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk of Albemarle County Court, July
1804.
Approval for the sailing of Navy's frigate John Adams, in order to withdraw
from Morocco and Tunis forces not needed against Tripoli. Commends speed with
which the New York was fitted out. Mentions James Madison, Albert Gallatin.
Payments to Mr Claxton and to Gibson & Jefferson. Etienne LeMaire's
illness. Letters for William Short.
Etienne LeMaire improving. Uprising of slaves in Washington has subsided.
Suit against E. Lanham on account of [James?] Oldham's note. Etienne LeMaire
recovered. References to Mr. Morse, William Short, and Dr. Gant.
Ill upon arrival. Details of Maria's proposed visit to Washington. John Wayles
Eppes' bridle is delivered to Davy Bowles. Mentions [George] Jefferson.
Instructions to name the following as Commissioners of Bankruptcy: Samuel
Prentiss, Darius Chipman, Richard Skinner, Mark Richards, Reuben Atwater, James
Elliot, and Oliver Gallop, all of Vermont; and to issue to Robert Kran, a
commission as Marshall of South Carolina in place of Charles B. Cockran,
resigned.
T. J. should abandon commercial involvement in European affairs if he wants to
represent U.S. government. Cites Mr. Livingston. Mr. R. leaving England soon
for Virginia. Originally calendared as [1786?]
Bill of exchange to Thomas Monroe. Receipted by Thomas Monroe and Thomas
Turner.
T. J.'s account; payment of bills.
Refusal to handle General M.'s [John P. G. Muhlenberg?] business.
Concerning General M's business. (Second letter of 16 October on this subject.)
Republicans to be Commissioners of Bankruptcy. Newburn, Wilmington, and Edenton
to be considered.
Bill of exchange to T. J.
Bill of exchange to T. J., payable to E. Lemaire. Receipted by J. Dougherty.
Purchase of lands of Bennett Henderson, deceased, from his widow, Elizabeth
Henderson. Conveyance of land in Boone County, [Ky.?] from [James L.?]
Henderson.
Trip to Washington to visit T. J. Requests an order of wigs from Mme. de Pick
of Philadelphia. Mentions Mrs. Madison.
Transmitting T. J.'s account covering the month of October 1802. Urging him not
to resort to bank credit.
Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter.
Must delay payment for lands of the Henderson estate, because of payments due
to Messrs. Overton, Brown, and Wells. References to Bennett H., Eliza, Frances,
Lucy, and Nancy Henderson.
Wigs from Philadelphia ordered by Mrs. Madison. Plans for Maria and Martha's
trip to Washington.
Plans for trip to Washington. References to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha
Randolph, Mr. [Nicholas?] Lewis, and John Wayles Eppes. Lock of hair to be
matched by the wigs.
Money due Martin Wanscher in Alexandria. Pay in hills of Alexandria or
Washington bank. Wonders if Bank of Columbia will pass them.
Delay in payment will be satisfactory. Asks for authority to act to put someone
on Henderson lands. John Henderson's unwillingness to sell. Purchase of the
Kerr share.
Order for payment.
Payment for Henderson estate lands. Prefers action in Peyton's name. Purchase
of the Kerr share.
Work at Monticello. Nailboys to leave Mr. Stewart and go to Mr. Lilly. Lilly to
be supplied with nail making equipment. Roofing tin. Work in progress,
including that of Messrs. Oldham, Fitch, and Perry. Mentions Mr. Higginbotham.
Bill of exchange to Mr. McLaughlin. Receipted by Edgar Patterson.
Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter.
Draft on T. J. given to D[abney] Carr. Part payment for Henderson estate lands.
Virginia General Assembly. Stevens T. Mason is U.S. Senator. George Hay and
Calendar fought. Mentions Recorder. Federalist and Republican feud. Taxes
Treasury surplus. Mr. Page in Richmond.
Regarding appointment of William Bellinger Bullock, Joseph Welscher, Edward
Stebbins, and John Postel Williamson, as Commissioners of Bankruptcy for
Georgia. Commission to George Gilpin, as Judge of Orphan's Court. Alexandria,
Va.
James T. Callender's dismissal by the County Court of Henrico.
Bill of exchange to T. J.
Recommending Lewis Harvey as secretary to James Monroe's embassy.
Order for sugar, tea, rice, barley, crackers, and porter to be sent to
Monticello.
Difficulty in making payment for Henderson estate. Draft in favor of [Dabney]
Carr.
Purchase of coffee, sugar, barley, rice, raisins, olives, spices, crackers, and
porter for T. J.
Health of Maria and Francis. Gabriel Lilly unable to hire hands to work at
Pantops because of fear of Mr. Page. Trip to Monticello in March. No competitor
in the election in his district. Report on debt due from the Commonwealth of
Virginia. References to Thomas M. Randolph, Jr., City Point, and Edgehill.
Statements of accounts rendered to T. J. by Barnes as his fiscal and purchasing
agent.
Requests draft on George Jefferson in payment for Henderson estate.
To meet Eppes and Maria at Monticello. Lilly works on canal. Dislikes borrowing
from Federalist banks.
For 2 pipes of wine from Haarlem, Netherlands, consigned to John Barnes, signed
by Francis O'Meara, master of the Sloop Maria.
Gives him order on Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond, with the help of John
Barnes of Georgetown. Copy of draft.
Banker in Georgetown enables him to enclose draft on Gibson & Jefferson
to cover debt.
No measles. Virginia speaks well. Ellen learns French . Cornelia sends love.
Wants geography book.
Bill of exchange to James Hamilton and/or J. Campbell for College of Carlisle.
Bill for ornaments, friezes, and mouldings (for the Executive Mansion?).
Memorandum, dated March 1803 in T. J.'s hand, gives description and
specifications.
Memorandum regarding issuing of Commissions of Bankruptcy to John Mussey at
Portland; Simeon Thomas at New London, Conn.; John Stephen at Baltimore, Md.;
Cowles Meade, Robert Walker, and George Watkins at Augusta, Ga.; and Thomas
Collier at Louisville, Ga.
Financing of Henderson estate purchase; draft on Gibson & Jefferson;
payment to Robert Burtin.
Offering him the post of Surveyor of Public Buildings. References to Mr.
Monroe, Superintendent of Public Buildings, and Col. D. C. Brent.
Bill for services.
Details regarding post of Surveyor of Public Buildings. Work on the Capitol,
President's House, and a drydock. References to Mr. Monroe, Superintendent of
Public Buildings. (Second letter of this date to Latrobe).
Shrub forwarded by Mr. Hancocke. [William H.?] Cabell's anger at Eppes'
opposition in the Albemarle election. Payment of $400 to Eppes. Maria and
Francis well. Election in Chesterfield.
Letter detailing T. J.'s religious views. Right of religious liberty. References to Priestley's
Formerly a volume of stitched sheets. At some point, the volume was disassembled and pages 1-16 and the wrapper were laminated using the Barrow method. The remaining pages (19-26) were not laminated. The leaf for pages 17-18 is not present.
Pages 1-9, transcription of T. J.'s letter to Rush detailing religious views, [see entry above for original] including T. J.'s
Pages 10-13,
Pages 14-16, 19-26 blank.
Separate wrapper sheet contains an extract, in a different hand, from the purported deathbed speech of Julian the Apostate, as given in
To present religious views in defense against libels. Wrote to Philadelphia for Dr. Priestley's
To present religious views in defense against libels. Wrote to Philadelphia for Dr. Priestley's
Bill of exchange to Thomas Carpenter.
Actions of Isaac Miller and John Henderson regarding the Henderson estate mill
seat. Election of Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Reference to [William] Meriwether.
Election contest between Thomas Mann Randolph and [William H.?] Cabell. Capt.
[Christopher?] Hudson's price of wood. $5 note mistaken for a $50 note. Bowling
Clarke's success as overseer of Poplar Forest. Martha's trip to Washington.
Slaves to be sold in Georgia. References to John Craven, John Perrie, and
Gabriel Lilly.
Deed to share in estate of Bennett Henderson, including lots in Milton, land.
Witnesses: Richard Anderson, Richard Johnson, David Anderson, Will. Clarkson.
Proved and recorded, February, 1804, attested John Nicholas. Mrs. Henderson's
signature: "Nancy Henderson".
Instructions on preventing John Henderson from building a mill. T. J.'s plan
for a mill of his own. References to Isaac Miller, [William] Meriwether, and
[Dabney] Carr.
Bills on U.S. Bank to pay for wines from France.
No news of Mr. Hancocke respecting the syrup of punch. Sent money for Eppes to
George Jefferson. Problems, some involving Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., of
exchanging Eppes's Bedford lands for Lego. Will lease Lego to Eppes in exchange
for Bedford rents. Wants Maria at Monticello. Mentions Mr. Petty [Adrien
Petit?], Garland Jefferson, and Shadwell.
No news of Mr. Hancocke respecting the syrup of punch. Sent money for Eppes to
George Jefferson. Problems, some involving Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., of
exchanging Eppes's Bedford lands for Lego. Will lease Lego to Eppes in exchange
for Bedford rents. Wants Maria at Monticello. Mentions Mr. Petty [Adrien
Petit?], Garland Jefferson, and Shadwell.
Bill for herring.
Memorandum with estimate of T. J.'s monthly statements and balances from 1801
March 31 to 1803 June 8.
Statements of accounts rendered to T. J. by Barnes as his fiscal and purchasing
agent.
Trepanning operation necessary after Cary hit Brown on the skull with a piece
of nailrod. Martha's pregnancy. Consultation with Craven Peyton concerning John
Henderson's claim to ground where T. J.'s mill is to be built. Meriwether and
Miller's offer to purchase whole or half of Thomas Mann Randolph's mill seat.
Bill of exchange to William Stewart.
Conveying a share of Bennett Henderson's estate with certain exceptions.
References to Elizabeth and William Henderson.
Court action on John Henderson's mill. References to [Dabney] Carr, Mr.
Barbour, Mr. Nelson, Isaac Miller, and [William] Meriwether.
Bill of exchange to Alexander Terrasse.
Visit to Eppes' sister, Mrs. Walker. Offering to buy a part of Lego. Damage to
wheat by Hessian fly.
Consultation with Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., regarding the mill right of John
Henderson.
Bill of exchange to Martin Wanscher. Receipted by John W. Pratt, Georgetown.
Would prefer the Eppes come to Monticello rather than to stay at Bermuda
Hundred. Advice on a plague of Hessian flies. Payment to Mr. Hancocke for syrup
of punch. All well at Edgehill.
T. J.'s bank negotiations.
Bill for lodgings.
Bill of exchange to J. B. Anderson for frames for medallions and print of
Washington.
Bill of exchange to Wilson Bryan.
Declaration regarding John Henderson's rights to a house and mill race.
Reference to Craven Peyton.
Information regarding T. J.'s tenants, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Shickle. Wheat and
corn crops. Requests remittance.
Instructions for [John] Fentress, who is going to Kentucky to have Elizabeth
Henderson acknowledge her deed to Peyton. Mentions D[abney] Carr.
Fentress to set out for Kentucky to have Elizabeth Henderson's deed
acknowledged and to purchase Henderson family shares in the mill.
Bill of exchange to Robert Leslie.
Purchase of shares in the Henderson family mill.
Concerning a manuscript he propose to publish. Reference to the Quakers.
Requests draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Difficulty in buying mill shares
because John Henderson has deepened the mill race.
Remittance sent in payment for Henderson lands. Copy of draft on Gibson
& Jefferson.
Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty.
Bill of exchange to T. J. Mentions Monticello.
Mr. Dinsmore left Monticello to go to Philadelphia. Work on canal and well
house. Goldsmith's Grecian and Roman histories, Thucydides. Mentions Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr. and John Wayles Eppes.
Freight bill and customs account for 10 cases of wine, receipted by J. Speyer.
Dr. Baker's terms for sale of a slave. References to Nelly Carr, Carrsbrook,
and Edgehill.
Bill of exchange to William Stewart.
Requests postponement and payment by installments of money due Peyton. (This is
the letter reproduced in facsimile and widely distributed by the Morris Plan
Banks. The excellent facsimiles are frequently mistaken for the original.)
Financial matters. John Henderson has completed an excellent canal, which was
stopped by a court bill. References to [James] Barbour, Mr. Gamble, Mr. Kenny,
[Nicholas] Lewis, and Sheriff Yancy.
Bill of exchange to Wilson Bryan. Assigned to Mr. Layman.
Bill of exchange to Charles Coffin, Jr., for College of Tennessee.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
T. J. congratulates Holmes on his appointment to chair of the Virginia House of Delegates and forwards a copy of
Workings of T. J.'s mill and canal. New Orleans news. Mentions Gabriel Lilly
and John Wayles Eppes.
Survey of 54 3/4 acres of land adjoining that of Mr. Wilkerson, Samuel Scott,
Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Tillis (i.e., Richard Tullos). Land later transferred to
Samuel Scott.
T. J. writes in the third person to Mrs. Merry sending her some seeds from the Dionaea Muscipula, or flytrap, and instructions on keeping it.
Bringing back of Republicans into the fold.
Floor plan drawn by Robert Mills.
"Longitudinal Section." "Thomas Jefferson, Archt Robt Mills, Del."
Bill of exchange to Mr. Doolittle. Receipted by Mr. Jackson.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Anne, Ellen, and Thomas Jefferson Randolph's education. Pair of fowls. Requests
Davy Bowles to bring his chair for return trip to Monticello. References to
Jane Randolph, Maria Eppes, and Martha Randolph.
Davy Bowles to go to Washington. Sale of slave, Kit. Attachment of Mr.
Stewart's goods. Francis Eppes' epileptic fits. Maria disturbed by John Wayles
Eppes' absence. Jane Randolph now a neighbor. References to Gabriel Lilly and
[David] Higginbotham.
Order for payment.
Letter to John Wayles Eppes (see 5 January 1811) explains purpose of its
compilation. Of the appendix he says ". . . a chronological table [1673-1803]
of all the facts relating to the discovery & history of Louisiana which
I compiled from all the authors I possess or could obtain, who have written on
Louisiana, with a reference to the authority for every fact."
Asks explanation of draft on himself received from [David] Higginbotham.
Thought the Henderson estate transaction was closed.
Draft in favor of [David] Higginbotham was for corn.
Snow storm stopped Milton mail. Congress not meeting. John Wayles Eppes may go
to Maria. Congress having dinner to honor Louisiana acquisition. No foreign
guests. Offensive to Merry and Yrujo. Libels by Federalist newspapers.
Milton mail no longer to be mixed with New Orleans mail. Congress adjourns in
March; Mr. Eppes may leave sooner. Bantams from Algiers for Anne Cary Randolph.
East India fowl. Mentions Pantops.
Has accepted draft in favor of [David] Higginbotham in payment for corn.
Being of lawful age, confirms previous deeds to his share in the Henderson
estate, with reserved portions: to James L. Henderson, 18 March 1801, and from
James L. Henderson to Craven Peyton, 19 March 1801. Witnesses: Bennett H.
Henderson, Isham Henderson, John Peyton, John McLean, Davi[d] Richardson, John
L. Thomas, Ma. Camden, and David Anderson.
Conveys land necessary for digging a mill-race.
Plans for removal to Philadelphia.
Her illness. Mr. Estham advised her of the bad health of the slaves at Pantops. Mentions slaves Rose, Clarinda, Tema and Martin. Mentions the death of Edmund Harrison.
Purchase of John Henderson's mill seat proposed. Peyton offers to share in
purchase. Requests draft on Gibson & Jefferson. References to [David]
Higginbotham and Isaac Miller.
News of the family, T. J. Randolph, Martha Randolph, and Francis Eppes.
Bill of exchange to E. Lemaire.
Prefers to have the Henderson mill question settled in courts rather than to
pay more than his previous offer. Payment for corn. References to [James]
Barbour and [Dabney] Carr.
Maria's baby. Meeting of Congress prevented his coming. John Wayles Eppes and
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., come at adjournment. Wants her to go to Monticello.
Mentions Mr. Lilly, Goliah, and gardening.
Duplicates item 2682.
Inaction of Congress prevents being with her in her illness. John Wayles Eppes
comes.
Bill of exchange to T. J. for use of John Rogers in Richmond. Receipted by
Joseph Dougherty.
Health of Maria and her child. Difficult trip from Washington via Elk Run.
Request for oats.
Weakness of Maria and the child.
Bill of exchange to John (slave). Trip to Monticello.
Light food and cordial wines as cures for Maria's fever. Wants her at
Monticello until Pantops is ready. T. J. will forward oats to Benson,
postmaster at Fredericksburg. Mentions Martha Jefferson Randolph.
Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty for Martin Wanscher. Invites Barnes to
dinner.
Maria's condition bad.
Improvement in Maria's health. Mrs. [Nicholas?] Lewis, kindness.
Bill of exchange to Joseph Dougherty.
Maria's health the same.
Frethy's bill and T. J.'s payment.
Chancellor [George Wythe?] stopped all proceedings upon Peyton's entering into
bond. Requests acceptance of draft in favor of George Jefferson for corn
contract.
Warns of the low state of his (Barnes') resources. Includes an account with T.
J. Mentions William Short and Etienne LeMaire.
Receipt of money from Gibson & Jefferson in Richmond. Payment for
cider. Maria Eppes' illness. Packages from New York, Philadelphia, and
Baltimore. Reference to Etienne LeMaire.
The mill dispute with John Henderson should be thrown into a single bill in
chancery. Reference to Dabney Carr.
T. J.'s receipts from tobacco sale in the hands of Gibson & Jefferson.
Claims of William Short and Etienne LeMaire. Condolences on Maria's death.
Death of Maria. Appointment of W. C. Nicholas Collector for Norfolk after Mr.
Davis resigns. Reference to Albert Gallatin.
Deed of trust to all shares of estate of Bennett Henderson on the Rivanna River
near Milton, purchased on T. J.'s account and paid for by him.
Sends draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Mrs. Kerr's title to Henderson
warehouses. Reference to Gabriel Lilly.
Sends copy of partition of Henderson estate. Requests payment on corn contract.
Trip to Washington. Mentions Orange Court House, horse Castor, Fauquier Court
House, Col. Wren, and John. Garden seed. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Note for $1000 payable in 60 days negotiable at the Bank of Columbia.
Commission as Collector (at the Port of Norfolk) has been forwarded. Mentions
Albert Gallatin, James Madison, Mr. Newton, Jr., and Mr. Bedinger.
Payments to Johnson.
Gift of Joseph Priestley's
Payment for Mr. Wairscher, Mr. Duncan, and Alexander Perry for work at
Monticello. Requests water be drawn from icehouse. References to J[ohn M.]
Perry and [William?] Stewart.
T. J.'s tedious journey from Monticello. Declares her affection. Anne
Randolph's visit to Elizabeth Eppes. Her recent illness. References to Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr.
Priestley's
Glass sent care of Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond.
Deed to his share of the estate of Bennett Henderson, except mill, warehouse,
storehouse, and lot in Milton, Va. Acknowledged before William Taylor and David
Demaree, Justices of Shelby County, 9 July 1804; their commissions certified by
James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County Court, 6 August 1804. Certification by
Robert Jeffries, Presiding Justice of Shelby County, that James Craig's
certificate is in order, 16 January 1805. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk of
Albemarle County Court, 1 July 1805.
Sends turnips.
Recording of deeds to the Bennett Henderson estate. Army commission for Robert
Peyton held probably by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Draft on Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.
Exchange of Bedford County lands for Lego (land adjoining Pantops). Health of
Francis and the baby. Purchase of horse suitable for T. J. T. J.'s donkey sent
back with Martin (slaves). Proposed marriage between Eppes' slave Melinda and
T. J.'s John.
Bills of exchange on Maury in favor of Josef Yznardi, Cadiz; Thomas Appleton,
Leghorn; and William Jarvis, Lisbon. Assurances of his friendship. News of Rev.
[Matthew] Maury, his brother. Anxiety concerning affairs between France and
England.
Francis Eppes and Maria well. Betsy's child sick;. Cannot come to Monticello
Mentions Martha.
Asks recommendation of successor for Mr. Chisman, Collector of Hampton. Death
of Gen. William Irvine. References to Mr. Booker, Robert Armistead.
For 5 3/4 yards lace muslin for Mrs. Madison.
Cannot aid New York Museum of Sculpture, Painting, etc.
T. J.'s accounts for the months of July and August. Expected trip to Monticello
via Fredericksburg and Orange.
Trip to Monticello. Reference to Mr. Baker's accident and to Elizabeth Eppes.
Memorandum for appointment of Nathaniel Ewing of Pennsylvania to be Receiver of
Public Monies at Vincennes.
Matthew Dunnell, Master. Countersigned by James Madison and David Gelston.
Sends magazine. Mr. Randolph's arrival in Washington. One house of Congress
complete, but no Senate. Election of 1804. Desires to quit politics for family
life. Mentions Mr. Eppes, Francis Eppes, and Maria Jefferson Eppes at
Eppington. Messages to Anne Randolph and to Ellen Randolph for whom he has
bantams.
Money for Craven Peyton.
Henry Brown and Mrs. Trist had fever. Mrs. Claibourne, Mrs. Gunley, and Mr.
Gelston died. Mr. Dubourg handling Gelston's affairs. Needs money from England
to settle Iberville plantation, which Spain holds. Squatters at Natchez
plantation. James Monroe did not visit. Has Mr. Brigg's likeness of T. J.
Mentions Mary Trist, William Brown, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha, John
Wayles Eppes.
Lilly unwilling to sell corn needed at Monticello. Difficulties with slave John
who incites the hands. Thomas Jefferson Randolph's education. References to
Messrs. Anderson, Moran, and Irving.
Regarding Nicholas' resignation. Reference to Colonel Newton.
Seeking edition of Palladio in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Ryland Randolph of
Turkey Island had one which David Randolph might locate. Note in unidentified
hand: "For the Rev. Dr. Packard with the respects of T. R. Slack." Addressed on
verso, Mechums River, Va., to Rev. William Packard, Theological Seminary,
Virginia.
Complete record of legal action arising from Peyton's purchase of the estate of
Bennett Henderson. Suit over matter of rights reserved by Mrs. Elizabeth
Henderson for her son, John, to permit him to convey water through her land
from the Rivanna River to his mill. Peyton stopped him with injunction from
Albemarle County Court, which was dissolved on appeal. Complete record of trial
in county court at which Peyton attempted to prove document reserving this
right was fraudulent. Deposition of witnesses, exhibits of certified copies of
documents. Case decided in favor of Henderson. Peyton appealed to High Court of
Chancery. Appeal refused. After inquest of jurors, Henderson established mill.
Petition of appeal to George Wythe, Judge of District Chancery Court, from
Peyton allowed. At Court of Appeals held at Capitol in Richmond, 7 January
1812, action of lower court affirmed. Names appearing in the record: William
Alcock, James Barbour, Christopher W. Barker, James W. Bramham, N. Bramham, G.
Carr, John Carr, Peter Carr, Kemp Catlett, Charlottesville, Va., Henry Chiles,
Mr. Connard, James Craig, H. Dance, Martin Dawson, Isaac Ellis, Triplett T.
Estis, John Fentress, Thomas C. Fletcher, Matthew Flournoy, Thomas L. Givin,
Bennett Henderson, Bennett H. Henderson, Charles Henderson, Eliza Henderson,
Elizabeth Henderson, Frances Henderson, Isham Henderson, Helman Henderson,
James L. Henderson, John Henderson, Lucy Henderson, Matthew Henderson, Nancy
Henderson, Richard Henderson, Sarah Henderson, William Henderson, Henderson
& Canardard, Elijah Hogg, John R. Kerr, Sarah Henderson Kerr, John Key,
Walter Key, Charles Lewis, James Lewis, J. W. Lewis, Reuben Lewis, William
McKim, Isaac Miller, Milton, Va., Dabney Minor, William D. Meriwether, Edward
Moore, John Nicholas, James Old, Richard Overton, George Poindexter, Richard
Price, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Aaron Ray, Richmond, Va., Rivanna River, John
Rogers, Shelby County, Ky., G. Termille, Mr. Thorp, Peter Tinsley, John Watson,
Christian Wertenbaker (Wertinbaker), Christopher Wingfield. William Wingfield,
W. Wood, Tucker Woodson, George Wythe, Charles Yancey.
Suit against David Michie of Buck Island concerning claims of Elizabeth
Henderson and her minor children to lands and mill formerly owned by Bennett
Henderson at Milton. Brief contains letters or depositions of James Henderson,
Richard Price, James Lewis, Elizabeth Henderson, John Henderson, Craven Peyton,
Charles Henderson, David Michie, Kemp Catlett, William Wood, James Barbour,
Elijah Hogg, and Martin Dawson. Appeal heard by George Wythe in Richmond.
Contains documents certified in courts of Shelby County, Kentucky. Contains
letters, David Michie to T. J., dated 1812 June 18, 1812 June 21, 1812 June 27,
1812 July 20, 1813 April 23, and 1813 May 30. Contains letters, T. J. to David
Michie, dated 1812 June 20, 1812 June 22, 1812 June 27, 1812 July 20, 1813
April 20, and 1813 May 30.
Craven Peyton's bill in the case of Peyton vs. Henderson, presented to George
Wythe, judge of the High Court of Chancery; chronology of sales by various
heirs to the estate; notes on rent claims in the case of the Henderson lands; 2
copies of deed, John Wood and Lucy Henderson Wood to T. J.; 3 copies of an
agreement between John Wood and T. J. regarding his share of the Henderson
estate; statement of the real property belonging to the legatees; and
miscellaneous notes on pertinent information. Names mentioned: Richard
Anderson, N. Bramham, Eliza Bullock, Kemp Catlett, George Hay, Bennett H.
Henderson, Charles Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, Isham
Henderson, James Lewis Henderson, John Henderson, Matthew Henderson, Nancy
Crawford Henderson, Sarah Henderson, and William Henderson; Henderson &
Connard, David Higginbotham, Elijah Hogg, Mr. Johnson, John R. Kerr, Sarah
Henderson Kerr, Walte Key, Isaac Miller, E. Moore, Matthew Nelson, Nancy
Crawford Henderson Nelson, Craven Peyton, Richard Price, Thomas Eston Randolph,
Richard Seabrook, Watson & Snelson, John Wood Lucy Henderson Wood, and
Tucker M. Woodson.
Includes tabular view of rights in lands of Bennett Henderson, showing portions
of widow (Elizabeth Henderson), John Henderson, Sarah Henderson Kerr, James
Lewis Henderson, Charles Henderson, Isham Henderson, Bennett Hillsboro
Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Frances Henderson, Lucy Henderson, Nancy Crawford
Henderson, with notations of conveyances to T. J., Craven Peyton, Mr. Bramham,
Tucker M. Woodson, James L. Henderson, Richard Seabrook, and John Henderson. A
statement of the real property of Bennett Henderson, deceased. Courses of deed
and plat of land sold to Martin Dawson by T. J. Estimate of the property of
Bennett Henderson in which dower was assigned. Estimate of Bennett Henderson's
estate for assigning dower. Estimate of Henderson's lands by Messrs. Watson
& [Snelson?]. List of Henderson's lands purchased by T. J. The rights
of T. J. to the warehouses. List of deeds for the Henderson lands. References
to Watson E. Alexander, David Anderson, Eliza Bullock, John H. Bullock, Mr.
Fitch, David Higginbotham, John R. Kerr, William D. Meriwether, David Mickie,
Thomas E. Randolph, and Mr. Suttle.
19th century restrike of the 1804 circular copperplate engraving.
Price for shares in warehouse of the Henderson estate.
Stable bill for the year 1804.
Establishment of a state university in Virginia. Detailed advice regarding the
charter, purpose, endowment, board of visitors, professorships, and buildings.
Will leave his library to the university if it should be set up.
Martha's and children's health.
Mr. Reibelt of Baltimore sent French New Testament. Needs Greek and English New
Testaments from Philadelphia. Would like the Benjamin Johnson-Robert Carr
Bible.
Information from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., on a commission for Robert Peyton.
Purchase of shares in Henderson's warehouse difficult in present circumstances.
Plans to change her name to Anastasia.
Time for visit.
Deed to their shares in Henderson's warehouse in Milton, Va., witnessed by John
H. Bullock, James Davis, and John Fentress. Sworn before Matthew Flournoy and
Abraham Owen, Justices of the Peace of Shelby County, Ky. Flournoy's and Owen's
commissions certified by James Craig, Clerk of Shelby County. James L.
Henderson and Elizabeth Henderson's guarantee of the deed (grantors being under
age), 25 February 1805. Recorded by John Nicholas, Clerk of Albemarle County
Court, 7 October 1805.
Deeds to share of lands, warehouses, storehouses, mills, lots, etc., inherited
by Eliza Bullock from her father, Bennett Henderson. Acknowledged before
Matthew Flournoy and Abraham Owen, Justices, Shelby County, 28 February 1805,
whose commissions are certified by James Craig, Clerk of Court. Foregoing
certificates attested in good form by Robert Jeffries, Presiding Justice of
Peace, 15 March 1805. Recorded, Albemarle County Court, October 1805, John
Nicholas, Clerk.
Martha's illness. References to Dr. [Charles] Everett and Mr. Terry.
Randolph writes to Jefferson offering him congratulations on the day of his second inauguration as President of the United States, and sending a pamphlet which he had mentioned to him.
Draft on Philadelphia bank for books. Wants new edition of Bible that Cary has
available.
Clearance papers for Schooner Mercury, Caleb Smith master, bound for Barbados.
Informing the Louisiana Governor that Mr. Briggs is to survey lands between New
Orleans and the Bayou St. Jean, preparatory to the issuance of a grant to
Lafayette. Requesting information as to the advantages of different pieces of
land.
Land to be granted to Lafayette near New Orleans.
Work (at Monticello?) can be done in Mr. Andrews' absence if moulds are
available.
Clearance papers for Schooner Fair Trader, John Simpson master, bound for
Jamaica. Countersigned by James Madison.
James B. Wasson, master. New York to Liverpool. Countersigned by James Madison,
David Gelston. Text in French, Spanish, English, and Dutch.
Family news. Martha's illness.
Painter setting out for Monticello. Reference to Joseph Dougherty. Enclosure:
bill for coffee, sugar, chocolate, barley, rice, and spices.
Prostration of Federalism. Republicans are dividing, but political divisions
natural. Madison sends questionable report that North Carolina Legislature
discussed Virginia Resolution.
Probably to John Barnes. Orders payment to Mr. Lenthal.
Mr. Taggert's bill. Paint from Philadelphia at Richmond.
Regarding his account with [Thomas] Bell. Reference to Reuben Perry and to
George Washington.
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.'s election seems certain.
Deeds received from James L. Henderson, Eliza Henderson Bullock. and other
members of the family for their shares in Bennett Henderson's estate. [Richard]
Anderson's doubtful title secured. Draft on T. J. in favor of George Jefferson.
Martha's health. Election results.
Letter to Judge Gantt of Bladensburg, Md., regarding Oldham's concerns in the
Jackson estate. Ornaments for Corinthian frieze. Mentions Mr. Andrews.
T. J. writes about a certificate for Bellini's death, planting fruit trees and delaying the shipping of wines until October so they will not be spoiled by heat. He requests Mazzei to send him a bottle each of white Verdea and Muscatel.
Payment for a horse. Plans to lay off portion of Poplar Forest (for Eppes?)
with aid of [Charles] Clay and [Bowling] Clarke. Invitation to Monticello.
Misleading letter of [James?] Elliot printed in the paper.
Printed: B of R VI 390 (MS. in DLC). Failure of solid-stemmed wheat.
Accounts with Mr. Cheetham, Mr. Erwin, Mrs. Radcliffe, Colonel Colfax settled
by John Richards and Mr. Ludlow.
Accounts with T. J. and General Kosciuszko. Reference to Van Staphorst
& Hubbard.
Accepts dinner invitation.
[John] Henderson's interference in the collections for firewood. Deeds,
depositions regarding the Henderson estate forwarded to George Hay. Requests
remittance through George Jefferson. Mentions [Richard] Anderson.
Arrangements for remittance through George Jefferson. Requests particulars of
purchase from Eliza Bullock and a note of the quantity of tobacco received at
the Henderson warehouses for the past years. Statement of the rights in the
warehouses of the Henderson heirs, Elizabeth, John, James L., Charles, Isham,
Bennett H., Frances, Lucy, and Nancy C. Henderson, Eliza Henderson Bullock, and
Sarah Kerr. Mentions Richard Anderson, [James W.?] Bramham, Richard Seabrook,
and Tucker M. Woodson.
Lilly's plan to leave Monticello to supervise work of clearing the Rivanna
River. Suggestion that Lilly might he retained by being allowed to oversee a
farm as well as the nailery. Damage done to crops by the Hessian fly. Health of
Martha, Anne, Ellen, Cornelia, Virginia, and Thomas Jefferson Randolph.
Mentions Mrs. [Nicholas?] Lewis and [John] Craven.
Payment for Bennett Henderson estate shares. Decline in Henderson's warehouse
business can be remedied by cash commission, which would restore tobacco
business now going to Columbia, Va.
Payments to George Jefferson. Deeds to Bennett Henderson estate. Reference to
John Bullock.
Memorandum of the rights in the tobacco warehouses of the Henderson estate.
(See entry, T. J. to Craven Peyton, 13 June 1805, for details.)
Barnes' resources insufficient to handle T. J.'s business.
Monroe writes to recommend George William Erving for a consular post.
Thanks for T. J.'s gift of Commodore Preble's marsala and sherry wines.
Wants T. J.'s remembrances for biography of Patrick Henry. Offers as references
Peter and Dabney Carr. Would also like short sketches of Henry's colleagues.
Perilous thunderstorm. Letter from Etienne LeMaire. References to Mr. Burwell,
Mr. and Mrs. Carey.
Value of T. J.'s lands at the time Clarke left Poplar Forest. References to
Messrs. Callaway and Robertson.
Praises Henry for giving "first impulse to the ball of revolution" and for
oratory, but criticizes ignorance of law and avarice.
Payments for T. J. to the Rev. Mr. Pryce and to Mr. Corkle. Barnes' account
with T. J. enclosed. T. J.'s visit to Bedford County.
Asks consultation to inform George Hay whether he should enter an appeal in the
Henderson case.
Asks patronage for a straw hat factory. Mentions Mr. Emery, American Consul in
England.
James Madison's draft on T. J. will be honored. Payment to Mr. LeMaire for
slaves' wages. Plentiful crops. References to Joseph Dougherty and Mr. Andrews.
Account for nails, brads, spikes rendered by Gabriel Lilly for T. J., to Peter
Carr for the years 1804-1805.
Payments to James Madison, Etienne LeMaire, the Rev. Mr. Pryce, and Mr. Corkle.
Arrival of wine, brandy, spermacetti and tallow candles, soap, and loaf sugar.
Competition from new stores in Georgetown.
List of shares in the tobacco warehouse of the Henderson estate purchased by T.
J. [George] Hay has taken the appeal in the Henderson case.
T. J.'s accounts. Yellow fever in New York and Philadelphia. Enclosure: account
from 12 July to 9 September.
T. J. has asked Mr. Gallatin to send Nicholas a copy of the judgment against Robinsons administration. T. J. comments on the likelihood of war in Europe.
Asks Minor's opinion on whether the Virginia legislature would do anything for
Tom Paine.
Contemporary copy made for Tobias Lear, U.S. consul general to Algiers. The correspondents try to ameliorate a diplomatic crisis caused by the U.S. seizure of a Tunisian ship which tried to run a blockade of the Tripolitan harbor.
Includes sketches of ridge beams.
For phaeton. Five "figs" and notes on three sheets.
"A dozen canons of conduct in life."
Will sign papers when he receives balance due. Mentions James Craig, John
Henderson, and James L. Henderson.
Answer delayed by death of younger son. Henderson deeds. Acknowledgment of
Hilsman (i.e. Bennett H.) Henderson delayed until he is of age.
Instructions to the overseer. Brown (a slave) to go to Mr. Jordan at Lexington.
Purchase of molasses, fish, and other provisions from [George] Jefferson and
[John] Craven. Road repair. Trees to be planted. Payment of debts to James
Walker, Cleviers (?) Duke, Thomas Eston Randolph. Essential to get nail factory
under way to meet debts. Planting of oats, clover, peas. Mentions [Martin]
Dawson, [David] Higginbotham, Gabriel Lilly, Martha Randolph, Jerry and Fanny
(slaves).
Letters of Secretary of State. James Madison; Minister Plenipotentiary at
Paris, John Armstrong; and Henry Waddell, in ease of ship New Jersey.
T. J. thanks Law for the loan of a book and speaks of occupation as a remedy for ennui.
Urging them to live at peace and cultivate the land.
George Hitch, Master. Ship of New Bedford, Mass. Note on verso, signed by
William Lyman, U.S. Consul at London, transfers command from David Nye, Jr., to
George Hitch, Jr.
Thanks for pamphlet on yellow fever. Copies sent to diplomatic agents to
counteract the disastrous effects on commerce produced by other views.
Acceptance of appointment of Collector of the District of Georgetown.
Parcel from Charles Lewis (her son). Greetings from [Charles L.] Lewis. (her
husband).
Corn. Mr. Reibelt was to order books from France, but Mayer did it instead.
Urging that there be no duel to settle the quarrel between Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr. and John Randolph, but that he seek advice from Peter Carr,
[George?] Divers, and [Wilson Cary] Nicholas. Notices of the matter in the
National Intelligencer and the Enquirer.
T. J.'s accounts.
Contemporary copy made for Tobias Lear, U.S. consul general to Algiers. The correspondents try to ameliorate a diplomatic crisis caused by the U.S. seizure of a Tunisian ship which tried to run a blockade of the Tripolitan harbor.
Roscoe's History of the Pontificate of Leo X compared to Life of Lorenzo de
Medici. Americans do not have time for scientific pursuits.
Barbecue and an oration in Charlottesville for the Fourth of July. News of Aunt
Jane [Randolph], Aunt Lucy [Lewis], Aunt Harriet [Randolph], and Aunt [Martha]
Carr. Miss Nicholson reports [Albert] Gallatin may not visit Monticello.
Receipt of four barrels of white sugar on Schooner Brothers.
Leaving for Edgehill and Monticello. Packages from Richmond. Work at mill,
garden, and by Milton road. Mr. Burwell's horses and slave.
T. J.'s accounts. Payments to S. H. Smith, Mr. Peal (Rubens Peale?), Mr.
Cheetham and the Washington Academy. Drought in Washington has raised price of
wheat. Package arrived in the Sloop Harmony.
Cannot remit money. Valuation of the Henderson mill.
Payment of T. J.'s note.
T. J.'s accounts. Payment to James Brand. Receipt of wine. References to Thomas
Carpenter, Etienne LeMaire, and William Short.
Payments to James Brand, Oliver Evans, Jones & Howell, and Thomas
Carpenter.
William Stewart account. Mr. Lilly unavailable. Profit from nailery to apply to
debt.
Martha Randolph and John (slave?) ill. Theft of money intended for Colonel Van
Ness. Tobacco crop safe. References to Mr. Estis, J. Speir, and [Ralph?]
Wormeley.
T. J. "presents his compliments to Capt Andrews & finds on further examination that his figures must be formed within an outline of 13 Inches square only they are to be 30 in number." The note is probably in reference to plaster decorations at Monticello.
Deed to tract of land on the Hardware River in Albemarle County, property in
the town of Milton, a mill seat, property occupied by Thomas Eston Randolph,
land in Kentucky. James Lewis and Matthew Henderson are to pay certain debts to
David Higginbotham, John George, Brown, Rives & Co., Thomas Norvell
& Co., Dr. Charles Everette and others. Witnesses: Henry Medearis,
Flemg. Goolsby, John H. Martin, and Edward Stone. Copy attested by John
Nicholas, Clerk. References to Hill Carter, Shelton Connard, Martha Henderson,
Elizabeth Henderson, James and Richard Smith, and Thomas Wells, Jr.
Col. [Nicholas?] Lewis' daughters and Peyton attacked by fever. Death of Betsy
Lewis. Details of Henderson estate to be settled in case of his death. Attended
by Doctors Coon and Freemon.
Work delayed on the Randolph house. John's illness.
Appointment of a successor to Robert Purviance. Discord among American officers
in St. Louis. Enquiry for a box sent by Brig Lucy, Capt. Peckham, to Mr.
Patterson, Consul at Nantes. Relations with the Spanish in West Florida and
Louisiana. References to Natchitoches and Bayou Pierre, La.
Mr. Strange not the agent of Donald & Burton, London. Sends letter to
Mr. Brown, plaintiff's attorney, to prevent steps prejudicial to Carr.
Condolences for his loss. Mr. Buchanan's enquiry for package sent by Brig Lucy.
Encloses letter from his father Thomas Rodney on situation in the West.
Mentions letters from Allan McLane on problems of collecting revenue at port of
Wilmington, and judicial decisions affecting revenue laws. Rodney fears
Judiciary is undermining the Administration. Cevallos ordered all communication
between Madison and Spanish legation turned over to Yrujo. Willingness to
replace Judge William Paterson.
Books and bill of lading. Encloses draft on U.S. bank at Baltimore.
Thanks for grass, fowls, and flowers. References to Mr. Shoemaker, [Craven]
Peyton, and Martha Randolph.
Federalist libels against Republicans. Interference of churchmen in politics
and corruption of Federalist newspapers.
Schedule of the property of John Henderson, deeds, and papers in trust for
purpose of securing certain moneys to James Lewis and Matthew Henderson.
Sends Life and Pontificate of Leo X, by way of Ra[lph?] Eddens of Philadelphia.
Nail rod. Books from Richmond by Mr. Johnson. Gardening and brickmaking as Mr.
Chisolm directed. Hogs and sheep.
Order on T. J. in favor of Dabney Carr.
State of T. J.'s finances for the ensuing months.
Enclosing a draft on T. J. by John Perry, which pays Mrs. Carter for hire of
slaves. Martha Carr mentioned.
Urges that T. J. run for another term. Notes accomplishments of T. J.'s
administration. Incompetency of Henry Dearborn as Secretary of War. Suggests
Dearborn be made Collector of Boston. Burr Conspiracy. Defenselessness of New
Orleans. References to James Wilkinson.
Recommends civil reforms and legislative action to prevent lawsuits and protect
the citizen; policy on territories. Country loves Jefferson despite hatred of
Federalists.
Payment of John Perry's draft on T. J.
Wants William Wirt to assist George Hay in suit against John Henderson.
Grant to Nicholas Delong for lands in Ohio.
Yrujo suit against William Duane, editor of the Aurora.
Encloses draft from John Perry, payable in monthly installments.
Dispute between Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and T. J.
Declaring his affection and respect. Assurances that he does not think Thomas
Mann Randolph has joined the Federalists. References to Colonel Heath.
Dispute between Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. and T. J.
Signed by T. J.
Health and state of mind of Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Joseph brings carriage.
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.'s regrets for having left T. J. and Randolph's state
of mind.
T. J. writes to his daughter regarding the illness of her husband, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Thomas Mann Randolph's illness. Arrival of Mr. Burwell.
Appreciates receipt of [James] Workman's pamphlet; disapproves his use of
office as judge to liberate accomplices. Fault in our Constitution in
irresponsible power of the judiciary.
T. J.'s headache. Health of Mr. Randolph, Lemaire, and Mr. Freeman.
Suggests sending mare to Eppes, so as not to endanger her foal. Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr. s illness. T. J. s headache.
Lost paper found. To Monticello.
Offering to sell his slave who is the wife of T. J.'s Moses, since Lewis is
moving to Kentucky.
Recommends course of study for Carr's son, Lewis Carr, preparatory to entrance
at William and Mary.
Work at mill. Mr. Perry works on scow and Mr. Maddox on toll mill. Thorn
hedges.
Delays payment of John Perry's draft in favor of Carr because of heavy bills
for wine. Remittance to James Walker as bail for Stewart in return for year's
hire of Melinda (slave?).
Health of Francis Eppes II. John Wayles Eppes' mare in good traveling order.
Friendly letter from Bey of Tunis. Despite high opinion of Marshall's
integrity, finds jury in Aaron Burr's trial unfairly weighted with two
Federalists, four Quids, and ten Republicans. Mentions Eppes' slave, Martin.
Perry's bond. Baltimore creditors of John Speer, assignee, demand Maddox's
draft to E. Alexander which was presented at Monticello. Judgment against
Stewart and Walker. Mentions Melinda and Samuel Carr.
Flood damage to toll mill. Mr. Perry doing scow roof. Hedges. Purchase of
sheep. Mr. Carr's and Mr. Craven's mules. Mentions Mr. Walker.
Encloses check on the Bank of the U.S. Debt to Barnes. Barnes to collect
Beckley's debt and credit T. J.
Countersigned by James Madison. For a salivating device. Description of device
by Phoebus.
Mill and canal flooding. Mentions Davy.
Resolution of officers sailing to and from ports of Norfolk and Portsmouth.
Patent for lot in Range Eight, Section Three of the Northwest Territory.
Countersigned by James Madison.
Monticello barn. Horse mended. Mentions Mr. Perry and James Clark.
Defense of Fort Norfolk, Craney Island, Elizabeth and James Rivers.
Terms for sale of clover and grass seed. Reference to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Request for a comb. Heel of shoe needs changing. News of Chesapeake affair.
Fresh meat supply for the summer. Mentions Edmund Bacon.
Interdiction of British ships-of-war should be strictly enforced. Hopes T. J.
will accept another term; approval of T. J.'s late proclamation and of his
defeat of the Burr Conspiracy.
Robert Bowie and Mr. Wilkinson invited to dine.
Ensign's commission. Countersigned by James Madisom.
Payments to William Pennock of Norfolk and to Jones & Howell of
Philadelphia.
Subscribes to Louis De Tousard's
Cannot undertake the settlement between Col. [Nicholas?] Lewis and Peyton
because of unusual press of public affairs brought on by Chesapeake affair.
T. J. responds to Cabell's request for an opinion on a Congressional act for
accepting the service of volunteers in the armed services.
Payment for clover and greensward seed. Clover to he sent to Burgess Griffin at
Poplar Forest. Mentions Mr. Crouch, Mr. Brown, and Anna Scott Marks.
James Davidson's explanation of enclosed bill of exchange. Damage from storms
near Monticello. Offers draft or a remittance. Enclosure: bill of exchange
drawn by Stephen Cathalan, Jr., on T. J. in favor of Capt. William Hazard.
Financial matters. T. J.'s fatiguing visit to Bedford County. Order on Jonathan
Smith, of the Bank of Pennsylvania, for Tadeusz Kosciuszko's account.
To the Governor of Virginia, concerning Lowrie's correspondence. Approves
Cabell's instructions to Major Newton. Provisions for troops. Report from Mr.
Belscher of Gloucester regarding contraventions of the proclamation denying
British vessels the hospitality of American waters.
Unidentified legal matter.
Promissory note on bank of Columbia.
Purchase of horse. Shipment of harpsichord, table, copying press, and a bust to
Mr. George Jefferson at Richmond. Asks instructions about presses. Acquisition
of Floridas and peace with England very uncertain. Mentions Mr. Coles. Francis
Eppes II, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Eppes I.
Plans for meeting Madison at Montpellier. Mentions Dolly Madison.
Payments to James Carr, Thomas Burress, Jacob Kooper, John Peyton, Richard
Anderson, John Rogers, James Butler.
Offers to sell Colle to T. J. and to trade other tracts with Mr. Carr. T. J.'s
tenant at Milton, [Richard?] Johnson, has corn and wheat which Edmund Bacon
should call for. Warehouse money all drawn. Firewood cutting prohibited at
Milton.
Note payable at Bank of Columbia.
Accounts of Mr. Peyton and cooper. Mr. Craven's tobacco. Timothy planting.
Corn. Work on dam. [Break in text]. Property sale. Mentions Mr. Shoemaker, Mr.
Perry.
Debts will not permit him to buy Colle. Instructions regarding corn and wheat
to be delivered to Edmund Bacon. Purchase of the right of James Lewis and
Matthew Henderson in the Bennett Henderson estate. Joseph C. Cabell might buy
Peyton's land.
Clearance papers for Brig Alexander, William Miller Captain, bound for
Guadeloupe. Countersigned by James Madison.
Mrs. Dangerfield's slaves. Disagreement with England. Amendment of the
Constitution for removal of judges, and Senate proposal for appointment of
judges. Mentions L. W. Dangerfield and Sarah Dangerfield.
Davy to Washington. Corn from Mr. Craven, Robert Teril, Robert Burress, Mr.
Peyton. Stewart drunk and working poorly. Garden work. No work at cooper's
shop, Belt's home, or head gate. Mr. Maddox broke arm.
Terms for cutting firewood on Jefferson's land near Milton.
Money to be sent by Mr. Craven.
Conveying shares of Frances L., Lucy L., and Nancy Henderson in the estate of
their father, Bennett Henderson, signed by John Henderson as guardian .
Witnesses: Fleming Turner, M[artin] Dawson, James Bullock. Receipt from
Henderson for money paid by Peyton on the above. Witness: Fleming Turner.
Letter of farewell upon leaving for mouth of Cumberland River. Mr. Peyton's
goodness to her.
Davy bringing box of articles furnished by Dr. Ott. Lead has left Philadelphia.
Has sent Mr. Bacon books and other packages for Monticello to be stored in
greenhouse.
Mrs. Dangerfield's runaway slaves. Mr. Belt wants new bolting cloth. Davy, not
Mr. Perry, can make addition to the nursery. Mr. Grady's money.
Note payable at Bank of Columbia.
Runaway slaves not at Mrs. Dangerfield's. Wants T. J. to prevent his being made
a soldier.
Mrs. Lewis' account for turkeys, bacon, oats, and vegetables gotten by Edmund
Bacon, Mr. Freeman, and Mr. Lilly. Hogs. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. took two
wagon horses.
T. J.'s health. David and William Randolph in bankruptcy. Thomas Mann
Randolph's responsibilities.
Letter from a loyal but crackpot Republican. Advises annexation of the
Floridas, but Canada and Nova Scotia "a dred to our union" if taken. Evils of
the Quakers and Methodists in attacks on T. J. Mentions General Lyman, James
Madison, William Thornton, William B. Giles, and [John] Pope.
Appointment of Benjamin Waterhouse, who introduced vaccination in this country,
to the Marine Hospital of Boston. T. J. Randolph's prospective trip to
Philadelphia. Mr. Rose's mission. Embargo.
T. J. asks Taylor to contact Martin and ask him to make a drill, which T. J. will send to the agricultural society of Paris.
Owes John Carr. Peter Minor buys nails from penitentiary. [Break in text].
Runaway slaves.
Mr. Belt keeping his horse at the mill. Bigtail sheep flock increasing.
Ellen's and her own education. Flowers, trees, and vines at Edgehill: cypress
vine, prickly ash trees, mignonette, marigold. Lucy Lewis has gone to Kentucky.
References to Virginia and Mary Randolph, Mrs. [Nicholas?] Lewis, and Aunt Jane
[Randolph].
Treaties with Ottowas, Chippewas, Wyandots, and Potawatomis. made at Detroit,
and with Choctaws at Pooshapukanuck.
Goods to Gibson & Jefferson, Richmond, by Capt. Johnson.
Peas, roses, and amaryllis in her gardens. Reported engagement of Evalina
Bolling to Mr. Garett (Alexander Garrett?) of Charlottesville.
Introducing Beverley Randolph, who is living in young Nourse's place. Broken
seal and watch key. Mentions Dolly Madison.
Stewart's account. Dinsmore levels land. Corn from Mr. Mullins. Needs nail rod,
as George Jefferson has none at Richmond. Mentions Mr. Walker, Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr.
A small slip of paper, with ends sealed together by wax to form a circular wrapper. On the outside T. J. has written "Daugherty Joseph Acct. & Vouchers. 1808."
Thorn hedges. Sowing oats in field bought from Mr. Craven. Corn planting. Small
ewe that had been at Alexander's died. Joe wants tin for coopers.
Check on the Bank of the U.S. for Burgess Griffin.
Compromise between Republicans and Quids in Lancaster, Pa., caucus for
electors. Madison's chances in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Delaware.
References to George Clinton, James Madison, James Monroe, and Simon Snyder.
First principle of our government: the will of the majority.
Bill for corn.
Davy brings horse. Gardening. Mentions Mr. Chisolm and Mr. Dinsmore. Needs nail
rod.
Bill for corn.
Davy brings horse. T. J. comes later. Peter Hemings should cook for T. J., and
Wormly should tend horses. Mentions Mr. Price.
Surveying land touching Elkhill between Byrd Creek and James River, bought from
D. Ross. Meredith Price survey not correct. Cannot locate marker tree on
Joshua's branch.
For November 1798 through July 1806, signed by James Lyle. Records payments
from Gibson & Jefferson and C. Clarke. Mentions bonds for Mrs. Jane
Jefferson and bond to Richard Harvie.
The will of T. J.'s brother. Land and slaves to be divided equally among five
sons, Thomas, Robert Lewis, Field, [Isham] Randolph, and [James] Lilburne
Jefferson. Executors named: Harding Yerkins, Robert Craig, Robert Lewis
Jefferson, and T. J.
Francis Wayles's education and T. J.'s new horse.
Appoints Robert H. Jones of Warrenton, [N. C.], District Attorney for North
Carolina.
Mr. Peyton's account. Jerry gone to Bedford. Canal and boat. Mr. Maddox works
at stables. Mentions horses, Mr. Chisolm.
Brown needs money from Bishop. Slaves working for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.,
and cutting oats. River and canal. Parney corn.
T. J. sends instructions on paying notes.
T. J. thanks Pelham for his specimen passages written in several phonetic alphabets and notes Voltaire's efforts to reform the French language. He asks Pelham to send him Austin's book on the human character of Jesus. Also included is a notebook, 1808, of sample alphabets sent by Pelham to T. J.
Threat of insurrection by Boston Tories if importation of flour from southern
states is stopped. Instructions to Dearborn for War Department action.
Boston opposition to stoppage of importation of flour.
Difficulties in execution of the Embargo Act. References to Orders in Council
and to the Napoleonic Decrees.
To the Governor of Massachusetts, concerning enforcement of the Embargo.
Homer, Vergil, Lucan, Claudian, Silius Italicus, Ovid, Juvenal, Perseus,
Horace, Seneca the tragedian, Plautus, Terence, Ausonius, Caesar, Suetonius,
Tacitus, Justin, Sallust, Boethius, Cicero, Hippocrates. Also, Greek and Latin
New Testaments and Orthodoxa Symbola. Printers: Elzevir, Morelli, and Jansson.
Arrival of boxes. Purchase of a horse for T. J. from Richard Thweatt.
References to [Thomas] Bell, Mr. Eggleston, Francis Eppes, and Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr.
Regarding a breach of duty by one of the U. S. Collectors.
Offers to transfer Page's office of Commissioner of Loans for Virginia to his
son, Francis, because of Page's ill health. Page's endorsement: "Most generous
& consolatory to me!!"
Binds Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Martha Jefferson Randolph, and affianced
couple. Transfers Poplar Forest, Bedford County, lands to Bankhead. Verso:
mathematical calculation and T. J.'s presidential mailing address.
Purchase of horse. Marriage of Anne Randolph and Charles L. Bankhead. Action
regarding the Embargo, Orders-in-Council, and Napoleon's decrees. Resistance to
Napoleon in Spain. Reference to George Canning.
Horse purchased for T. J., paid by draft on Gibson & Jefferson, and
forwarded by Martin, together with a petrified snake. References to Mr.
Williams and Martha Randolph.
Gravy spoons to be converted into dessert spoons. Difficulties with his new
horse. References to J. Peyton, Mr. Shoemaker, [Edmund] Bacon, James Madison,
and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Mill dam. Garden work. Corn prices. Money for Johnson. Horse Fitch Partner
lame.
T. J.'s papers. Construction of his mouldboard plow. Pleased to hear of the
dynamometer. References to [William?] Meriwether and Nicholas Lewis.
Spoons and hooks for Thomas J. Randolph forwarded. Wine bottling. Remedies for
T. J.'s rheumatism.
T. J. asks Randolph to send his watch with either Dr. Porter or Dr. Say, who will be coming for the sitting of Congress. He also asks Randolph to have Mr. McAlister, an optician, make a magnifying glass and includes a small sketch of the design. T. J. encloses ten dollars for two alabaster lamps.
Letter from Martha J. Randolph. Bundle sent to Philadelphia, as well as box of
books from Milton. Forgot to pack some Buffon volumes. T. J. wants his mamaluke
bit plated in Philadelphia. Dr. Rush praises T. J. Randolph.
Watch repair. Will send to New York for crystal seal. Cannot get Bell's
Anatomy; using Fyfe. Mentions Voight, Dr. Porter, Dr. Mitchell.
Conveying the mill site of the Bennett Henderson estate. Witnessed by Charles
D. Thomas, N. K. Thomas, Joel Shiflett, and Whittiker Carter. Recorded 4 April
1809 by John Nicholas, Clerk of Albemarle County Court. Mentions John Henderson
and Matthew Henderson.
Progress in Medical School. References to Philip S. Physick, James Woodhouse,
Caspar Wistar, and Benjamin Say. Purchase of Bell's Anatomy.
Note to Mrs. Carter for John Pace's and Nicholas Gianniny's corn. Mr. Lammons,
stone mason, not yet working. Davy wants to see his wife Christmas. [Break in
text]. Mentions miller and Robert Teril.
Machinery used in T. J.'s mill was patented by Evans. T. J. to pay Evans'
agent, John Moody, by draft on U.S. Bank at Philadelphia.
Requesting that he make payments to Mr. McAlister and Mr. Pemberton. Shipment
of a polygraph to [Rubens?] Peale. Advice on notetaking, with Sallust and
Tacitus as models. Counsels reserve on political subjects.
Mr. Walker's directions for bolting cloth. Garden work. Capt. Davis' money for
livestock from Hancocke Allen's sale. Nail rod.
Thanks T. J. for payment sent to his agent, John Moody, for use in T. J.'s mill
of machinery patented by Evans. Mentions Congressional act concerning his
patents. His belief that the Mississippi River can be navigated with boats
propelled by steam.
T. J. regrets not being able to assist in giving the license solicited by [J. C.] Cruger. Comments on Martha Jefferson Randolph and her large family.
Corn purchases, involving Higginbotham and Pace. Garden work. Returning from
Washington, found steer left by Mr. Freeman with Mr. Willis near Orange Court
House. Nail rod.
Introduces Alexander Wilson, to discuss birds with Mr. Coffer.
Smallpox vaccine from Dr. Wistar for Edgehill. Funds with Mr. Peale. Homespun
from Philadelphia. Mentions Mr. Ronaldson, clothes merchant.
Is reading Dramatic Dialogues, a gift from Mrs. Smith to Ellen.
Will keep a watchful eye on T. J. Randolph. Evil of polemical debate.
References to Anne Cary Randolph Bankhead and John Bankhead.
Davy leaves today. Nathaniel Hooe's runaway slave, Gabril, working for Bacon.
Hooe agrees to Bacon's hiring Gabril for the coming year. Garden work.
Insurrection in Amherst. Payments to Mr. McAlister and Mr. Purke. References to
Mr. Pemberton, [Rubens?] Peale.
Davy left before aspens ready. Killed slaves' dogs. Debates planting flax and
cotton. Mr. Watkins comes. Phill Hubbard and Bedford Davy to do sawing.
Mentions Mr. Chisolm, garden work, and Sheppard.
Request that T. J. inform [Andrew] Benade of money in Philadelphia bank;. Hopes
to have Henderson suit dismissed in Court of Appeals.
Requests for money received by Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. Innoculation of
Jefferson, Virginia, and Anne Randolph. Reference to Mr. Hackley.
Determination to sell Varina to pay his debts, possibly to a Mr. Patterson.
Prefers to sell property rather than slaves. Reference to Wilson C. Nicholas.
Draft to Craven Peyton.
Order on Gibson & Jefferson. Remittance to [Andrew] Benade. Wishes to
sell part of Henderson's land between Colle and Milton, Va., to pay his debts.
Money from George Jefferson in Richmond. Money due Johnson Rowe, Richard
Johnson, Anderson Rowe, Charles Houchens, and John Pace. Washington lamb flock.
Purchases from Mr. Higginbotham at Milton. Garden work. Mr. Watkins arrived.
Stone masons working. Davy brought no raspberries. Mrs. Dangerfield's slaves.
Runaway slave. T. J. note mentions Nicholas Giannini.
Acknowledges receipt of Resolutions of the Republican Citizens of Boston. Will
of the majority must prevail.
Sale of the Bennett Henderson estate lands owned by T. J. Better sale to people
north of the Susquehanna.
Garden work. Nail making. Mr. Watkins took Sheppard, navy, and Bartlet. Moses,
Joe, Jim Hubbard, Lewis, John, Wormly, and Wagner Davy working.
Instructions for selling portion of Henderson property. [Andrew] Benade
acknowledged receipt of money.
Permission granted to study in the Philosophical Society. Trip to Washington.
References to Caspar Wistar and [Rubens?] Peale.
No Milton mail. Wants wool sample from Merino sheep.
Draft on Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.
Draft on Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.
Draft on Office of Discount and Deposit, Washington.
T. J.'s bread buying.
Wool sample enclosed. Corn buying.
Application for Mr. Moultree, son of Dr. James Moultree. Introducing Beverley
Randolph, Martha's nephew. Innoculation of Benjamin and James. Geraniums, arbor
vitae, and sweet-scented grass. Books for Mary Randolph. Hammocks sent by
William Brown from Campeachy (i.e. Campeche) to Mrs. [Elizabeth] Trist.
Mentions David R. Williams.
Bacon's trip to Washington delayed until arrival of Milton post. Wagon to carry
corn and oats for horses, and bacon. Fodder, only, to be purchased on road. 8
horses and mules expected. 8 horses and 8 people returning to Monticello.
[Break in text]. Ditch digging and fence building.
Secretary, Mr. Coles, carries public dispatches. Losses of exports caused by
embargo. U.S. may enter war if enemies' edicts not repealed before Congress
meets. Kosciuszko's financial affairs. John Barnes disabled. Retirement from
Presidency imminent.
Letter from Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., care of Mr. Barker.
Request for wild geese, summer duck, balsam, cassia tree, sunbriar, and mammoth
apple tree.
Approval of the Embargo and measures to avert war. Disapproval of conduct of
Federalists and of action of members of Connecticut legislature in declaring
acts of Congress unconstitutional; present convention represents individual
opinion, not official action. Mentions George Washington. Signed by Jabez
Fitch, Chairman. Attested copy by Jonathan Low, Secretary.
Bills and accounts submitted by Barnes as financial and purchasing agent for T.
J.
Bills and accounts submitted by Barnes as financial and purchasing agent for T.
J.
Expressing her thanks to President Madison.
Urges Connecticut Republicans to pledge themselves to the preservation of the
union and the enforcement of its laws.
Introduces John Bradbury, to study natural history of Louisiana. The Life and
Pontificate of Leo X.
Elias Boudinot to leave mint. Offers job to Patterson, allowing him also to
continue work at the College (University of Pennsylvania).
Note payable at Office of Discount and Deposit.
Urges his support of Madison. Revoking of British Orders-in-Council and the
Napoleonic decrees. Possibility of war. Annexation of the Floridas and Cuba.
Articles received from Etienne LeMaire. Complains that he has not heard from
Martha, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Ellen, Anne, or Mr. Bankhead. Mentions Dr.
Barton.
Reasons why he has not written. Death of Dr. Woodhouse. Plans for T. J. R.'s
return home. Payment of T. J. R.'s expenses. Book for Mary. References to
[Rubens?] Peale, Etienne LeMaire.
Lists four persons fined for importing goods prohibited by the Embargo including T. J. who was fined $12.50 for goods brought on the "Recovery."
Discusses a fair price for the sale of Natural Bridge and surrounding acreage.
Copies of accounts sent to T. J. by John Barnes, who handled Kosciuszko's
financial affairs for Jefferson.
Hopes to sell some of Jefferson's land to John Akers. Is being pushed by
creditors; would like to transfer titles to Henderson lands to Jefferson.
Declaration that Peyton not held responsible if Frances, Lucy, or Nancy C.
Henderson should fail to ratify the sale of their shares in the Bennett
Henderson estate when they come of age.
T. J. has sent a basket of ripe figs.
Edward Coles reports Madison goes to Washington. Benjamin Franklin Randolph
ill, T. J. may go without Martha Randolph.
Introducing Thomas Mann Randolph, half-brother of T. J.'s son-in-law of the
same name.
Provisions for winter from Mrs. Lewis.
Requesting gig harness needed to visit wife's brother, who is dying.
News of Francis Eppes II. Disappointment at offers of British Minister, Francis
J. Jackson. Reference to Virginia Randolph.
Sends gig harness by Squire (slave). Invitation to Randolph and his sister
(Anna Marks?) to visit Monticello.
Difference of opinion regarding an office for John Garland Jefferson. Sorry to
have missed him in Amelia.
Acknowledges T. J. letter of December 16 admonishing him for resigning from
Congress. Ill health reason for leaving. Opposed to embargo. Prefers war rather
than appeasement.
Report on the corn, wheat, and tobacco crops. Plastering work at Poplar Forest.
Samuel Scott has begun building illegally on Stith's entry. References to
[Samuel J.] Harrison, Mr. Richer son (Richardson?), and Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr.
Land in Albemarle County from N. Lewis, Overton, Carter, Wells, and Brown.
Lands identified by names Tufton, Portobello, Monticello, Hendersons,
Ingrahams, Milton, Shadwell, Lego, Shadwell Mountain, Pouncey's, Limestone
(Sharp's), Hardware. Lands in Bedford and Campbell Counties: Dan Robinson,
Poplar Forest, Tomahawk, Callaway Patent, John Robinson's, Buffalo, Johnson.
Lists slaves by date of birth.
Lists slaves.
Concerns the will of R. S. (Richard Stith?). Summons by Mr. Ladd to Richmond to
state the accounts. Correct date supplied by T. J.
Remittance owed to General Kosciuszko. T. J.'s accounts. Remittance from Mrs.
Beckley.
Academy in Frederick County.
T. J. writes to Eppes on the ill-effects of long speeches in the House of Representatives and encloses a letter from Francis Eppes [not present].
Draft on Gibson & Jefferson by John Barnes.
Release to be executed for Colonel Bentley. Passage of Nathaniel Macon's bill.
Congratulations on good crops. Loss on General Kosciuszko's mislaid
certificates. Payment from Mrs. Beckley delayed. Includes John Barnes' account
with General Kosciuszko, 1809-1810.
Did not offer John Garland Jefferson a job because of self-made rule not to
give an office to a relative. Discussion of nepotism.
Payment of General Kosciuszko, mentioning Baring Brothers, Bowie &
Kurtz, and Hoffingan & Co.
Explains reticence in writing candidly while in Presidency. War in Europe.
Chesapeake affair. U.S. preparations for defense: military stores, sulphur,
arms, artillery, founderies, military school, soldiers, seaport defenses at New
York and New Orleans, gunboats. Recommendations to Congress for settlement of
territory of Orleans by land grants not carried out, nor classing of militia by
age. Privateers and pirates. Admiration of Madison. Retirement to Monticello,
family, books. Schedule of day spent in correspondence, shops, garden, on
horseback at farms, society of friends, and reading. Health. Discusses ploughs,
harrows, seeding, harvesting, and politics with his neighbors. Education of
young men living at Charlottesville. Personal finances and debt. John Barnes,
Kosciuszko's stock, and T. J.'s financial indebtedness to Kosciuszko.
Pros and cons of T. J. R.'s proposal to study half of each day in his own room.
References to Mr. Girardin and to Mr. Wood.
Draft received from Charles Johnston. No news of Shoemaker's flour.
T. J. thanks Fulton for his pamphlets on the torpedo. T. J. states that "your torpedoes will be to cities what vaccination has been to mankind."
Payment to Jones 8; Howell. Receipt of plaster of Paris for T. J.
A summary of T. J.'s accounts with Shoemaker who leased Shadwell Mills, 1809-1810.
Trouble with his knee. Arrangements with England for European trade. Plan to
meet T. J. at Eppington. References to [Charles?] Pinckney, Wellesley, David
Erskine, and Francis Eppes.
T. J. requests shipment of the fifth volume of Scott's Bible, and declining to purchase any other books.
Request that T. J. send Francis Eppes to Eppington.
Business with Mr. Ladd delayed by rheumatism.
Purchase of oil. Plans for summer vacation. Confined to bed by cut of Achilles
tendon.
Payment due the executors of John Fleming's estate for purchase of "Ursala"
should be applied to the debt Fleming owed the Wayles estate. References to
Martha Wayles and her first husband, Bathurst Skelton.
Visit to Monticello delayed by broken axletree. Mentions Captain Patterson of
Warren, Virginia.
Invitation to visit Monticello before T. J. leaves for Poplar Forest.
Recommends correspondence with Thomas Cooper, one of the ablest men in America.
Mentions Joseph Priestley.
Seeds care of Collector of Richmond.
Unwillingness to enter into an agreement with Judge Cooper regarding collection
of minerals. His knowledge only that of an amateur. His collection lent to
William and Mary and to [Louis H.?] Girardin.
Mr. Ladd's report regarding debt due the Wayles estate from the Fleming estate.
Requests hiring of an associate in Richmond, George Hay or Mr. Williams.
Mentions Edmund Randolph.
Funds due Thaddeus Kosciuszko paid to John Barnes.
Death of Mrs. Charles L. Lewis. Move to Kentucky and conditions there. Loss of
slaves. Poor financial condition. Indebtedness to Mr. Peyton Asks T. J.'s
intervention also, Uncle Randolph, Mr. Randolph, P. Carr, and D. Carr. Mentions
Aunt Carr, Mrs. Randolph, and Polly Carr. Description of Ohio River, shovel
fish, buffalo fish, carp, and other fish.
Observance of written law must at times give way to laws of necessity. Examples
from Washington's actions at Yorktown and happenings in his own administration.
References to Aaron Burr, purchase of Florida, John Randolph, Chesapeake
Affair, and James Wilkinson.
Information as to whether Edward Livingston could maintain an action in
Richmond for a trespass committed in New Orleans (Batture controversy).
Consultation with James Madison, Robert Smith, and Albert Gallatin on this
matter. Recommends Levi Lincoln to replace the deceased William Cushing on the
Supreme Court. References to George Hay, William Wirt, and L. W. Tazewell.
T. J. requests sash planes and templates so Johnny Hemings can proceed with sash doors for Poplar Forest. Send by stage to the care of [David] Higginbotham.
Shipment of window glass by [John] Craven. Mentions Mr. Shoemaker.
Denies that must build canal lock at order of Directors of Rivanna Company.
Crown grant makes river T. J.'s land, and inquests agreed that T. J.'s dam does
not interfere with rights of others. Rappahannock River and Appomattox Mills
disputes. Mentions Henry Williams, Milton, and Secretary's Ford.
Receipt of two ewes for himself and six for Col. [William?] Fontaine.
Reporting sale of Eppington plantation and removal to Mill Brook. Money due
from the Wayles estate to the Hanbury estate. Mr. Robertson doubtful that T. J.
will receive any of debt owed to him. Plans for Francis' visit to Monticello
when John Wayles Eppes is in Washington.
Refuses subscription to
T. J. asks Gelston, collector of the Port of New York, to forward a plough purchased by John Armstrong in France to Richmond in care of Gibson & Jefferson who will pay freight.
Conveying the tract of land in Bedford County received from T. J. Land surveyed
by Joseph Slaughter, bounded by the lands of John Watts, Mr. Ballard, Mr.
Burton, Mr. Hobson, and Mr. Moseley.
Right of way over T. J.'s canal and river holdings from Secretary's Ford to
Sandv Falls at Shadwell. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Encloses material on the boundaries of Louisiana. (For enclosure, see 15
January 1804). Advises seizure of East Florida immediately to forestall Great
Britain. Francis Eppes' education.
T. J.'s order on Jonathan Smith, cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania, for
payment to Kosciuszko.
Returning a pamphlet that was in the hands of [Henry] Clay. Predicts failure of
the bill for renewal of charter of the Bank of the United States.
Dissents with Tracy regarding preference of plural over a single executive.
Importance of state governments as barriers of liberty. Dangers of and
securities against secession.
Demonstration of instrument error at noon. Possibly an attempt by T. J. to
determine the latitude of Poplar Forest.
List of charges to ship flour from Lynchburg to Richmond: toll and drayage,
storage and cooperage, and market price at Richmond, written on verso of flour
shipping bill. Mentions corn, wheat, and Morris and Dunnington.
Offers aid to Rivanna Navigation Company, since his mill dam is an obstruction
in the river.
Nautical Almanac. Mentions John Garnett's edition and English edition.
Congratulations on his being named to the Lisbon consulship. Instructions
regarding the proprieties of accepting his commission. Order for turpentine to
fight scab in his sheep flock.
Reasons why Patrick Gibson (an Englishman by birth) cannot be appointed consul
at Lisbon instead of George Jefferson.
Purchase of horse from Mr. Clarkson. Thanks for beans.
Plan of orchard with note on how vacancies are to be filled.
Will pay in Richmond installments due for the land. Burgess Griffin has not yet
finished prizing the tobacco into casks.
Will be glad to have payment for land through Gibson & Jefferson,
Richmond.
Opposition to Madison in Congress. Request for melon seeds. Wheat and tobacco
crop. Francis Eppes to return with Tom.
William Johnson of Milton moving T. J.'s crop. Letter for James Oldham. Samuel
J. Harrison, in charge of T. J.'s Bedford tobacco, is to place money on one of
T. J.'s accounts. Bedford flour.
Payment to General Kosciuszko doubtful because of difficulties in remitting
bills of exchange. Tobacco withheld from shipment because of the precarious
foreign situation.
[George?] Divers and [Nimrod?] Bramham unwilling to help in subscription to
relieve William Duane. Little help expected from William Wirt.
Copies of accounts sent to T. J. by John Barnes, who handled Kosciuszko's
financial affairs for Jefferson.
Bill of exchange drawn by Bowie & Kurtz on William Murdock, London,
sent to Hoffingan & Co., Paris, General Kosciuszko's banker. Debt owned
by Mrs. Beckley. Draft from Gibson & Jefferson.
Previous letter under State Department dispatches via John Armstrong or David
Ballie Warden. War between England and France; U.S. adherence to peace. U.S.
economy. Extinction of national debt. Imported items only to be taxed. Self
sufficiency of household manufacturing means poor only have to pay salt tax.
Revenues applied to canals, roads, schools. Quaker system. Happiness and
prosperity of citizens are first duties of government. Anti-war sentiments.
Revolutions in Spanish America. John Barnes and Kosciuszko's financial affairs.
Requests information regarding amount of land deeded for him by James L.
Henderson. Wishes to dispose of his Milton holdings; fears James deeded more
than he should have. Requests forwarding of two protested notes given by John
Henderson to him, one on James and one on Isham Henderson.
Bills of exchange, one under Secretary of State's dispatches. Mentions Joel
Barlow and John Barnes.
Comments on the book
Mrs. Edgeworth's Moral Tales. Virginia and Mary taking care of Cornelia's
silkworm. Mrs. Higginbotham gave dolls.
T. J.'s accounts, with references to General Kosciuszko, Mr. Barry, Gibson
& Jefferson.
Requests his attendance to help Mr. Salmonds in the construction of a pierhead.
Mentions James Madison.
John Bankhead declines purchase of William Short's lands. Bankhead attempting
to fix sale price for his land in Bedford County to [William?] Radford. Colonel
Randolph's success with the mill. Mentions Charles Clay.
T. J. sends Peter Minor a bottle of oil from a wooden press which he prefers to that produced by an iron press.
Difficulties in making remittances to General Kosciuszko by a bill of exchange.
Growth of Washington as a commercial city compared with Baltimore and
Alexandria. Offers to supply T. J. with every article, wet or dry.
Reticent tone of letters during Presidency based on fear correspondence might
fall into hands of English or French. Kosciuszko's financial affairs. Mentions
Joel Barlow, David Ballie Warden, John Barnes, and London.
Request that Mr. Warden take to France a copy of the Review of Montesquieu.
Gift of figs. Accepts offer of cucumbers.
Requests delivery of merino ram to which he is entitled.
Remedy for curing diseased ewes. Visit to Bedford delayed by attack of
rheumatism. Martha Randolph and Martha Carr ill. References to Col. [Miles]
Cary and Mrs. Cary.
Deed to all shares of property purchased from heirs of Bennett Henderson,
deceased. Witnessed by H. Peyton, Thomas Jefferson [son of Randolph Jefferson],
and John B. Stout. Recorded by John Nicholas and attested by Alexander Garrett,
Clerks of Albemarle County. Mentions: Bennett H., Charles, Eliza, Elizabeth,
Frances, Isham, James L., John, Lucy, and Nancy Henderson, Sarah Henderson
Kerr, Richard Anderson, Joseph Brand, James Bramham, John R. Kerr, James Lewis,
and Richard Seabrook.
Will meet Clay at Double Branches in road. Dinner with Mr. Steptoe.
Payments for Burgess Griffin's purchases for Poplar Forest. Hopes for partial
payment from sale of wheat now in Mr. Mitchell's hands.
T. J. while confined with rheumatism amused himself by "calculating the hour lines of a dial for the latitude of this place."
Submitting, in accordance with Association rules, a copy of a Fourth of July
address by Benjamin A. Markley. Signed for the Association by Joseph Johnson,
J. B. White, William Lance, Joseph Kirkland, and Myer Moses.
Sends fine boar pig of Chinese or Parkinson breed, recommended by Judge
[David?] Holmes and General Smith of Winchester, Va. Martha Carr dying.
T. J. asks for the address of James Lyon and thanks Granger for a postbook.
Eppes, aged ten, writes to his grandfather, mentioning Martha Randolph.
Death of their sister, Martha Carr.
Wingfield to conduct funeral of Martha Jefferson Carr.
George Jefferson to sell lot in Richmond which T. J. bought from Col. Byrd.
Boundaries formerly owned by Patrick Cutts and Robert C. Nicholas, later by Mr.
Ambler. Other lots at Beverly town, Westham, including ferry landing.
Death of their sister Martha Carr. Busy getting wheat to Richmond market,
sowing new crop. Recent illness. Mentions Mr. Pryor.
T. J. requests Simms' assistance in having "a cask of wine, a box of marble, a box of olives, and a bag of almonds" shipped from Alexandria to Richmond in care of Gibson & Jefferson.
Land on James River at Richmond. Mentions Robert Carter Nicholas. Witnessed by
Coleman Estes, Charles Vest, David Huckstep, and John Burks.
Sends papers dealing with dispute with Samuel Scott regarding land in Campbell
County. List of papers: Richard Tullos' and T. J.'s patents, surveys by William
P. Martin, Richard Smith (Stith?), and Edmund Tate. (See July 1812 for copies
of some of these.) Mentions Burgess Griffin.
Concerning the break between John Adams and himself. Expresses willingness to
resume correspondence should the occasion arise, but will not include Abigail
Adams in this "fusion of mutual affection". Reference to Mr. Coles.
Conveying land in Bedford County in execution of certain covenants entered into
by Charles L. Bankhead and Anne Randolph Bankhead.
Orders thread.
T. J. informs his overseer that the slaves and stock have arrived safely from
Poplar Forest and that he will send Dick (a slave) back with a load of goods.
He suggests that carts rather than wagons be constructed to haul wheat and
tobacco to market in Richmond. Mentions Mr. Darnell.
The note, in T. J.'s hand, identifies the manuscript by Destutt de Tracy.
Deeds, surveys, plats, field notes, memoranda. In 1811 a boundary dispute which
arose with Samuel Scott, one of the abutting property owners (who was believed
to have encroached on land Jefferson had sold to Samuel J. Harrison of
Lynchburg) involved searching of all early patents and surveys in the
neighborhood, some dating from 1762. In 1811 also, Jefferson was engaged in
road building and other extensive improvement on his Poplar Forest tract. Some
of the documents are mathematical calculations and field notes, others are
elaborately certified surveys. The following names in the documents as
landowners, surveyors, witnesses, etc.: Mr. Antrim, Mr. Atkins, Mr. Ballard,
Charles L. Bankhead, Bedford County, Mr. Blankenship, Absalom Bradley, Mr.
Brian, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Brown, Richard Callaway, Campbell County, G. Carr, Mr.
Chetwood (Chitwood), Isham Chisholm, [Bowling] Clarke, [Charles] Clay, Samuel
Cobb, Mr. Couch, Mr. Davies, Jarvis Dawson, Will Drew, I. Frost, J. Frost, Fry
& Company, B. Griffin, Mr. Gill, Jeremiah Goodman, Mr. Hardwick,
Gilbert Harold, Samuel J. Harrison, Ben Howard, James Hubbard, Benjamin
Johnson, Christopher Johnson, Jarvis Johnson, Richard Johnson, Mr. Jones,
Lunenberg County, Charles Lynch, William P. Martin, Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Moreman,
Thomas Moseley, Mr. Murray, John Organ, M. Pate, Mr. Penn, Reuben Perry,
William Radford, Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Mr.
Robertson, Daniel Robinson, Samuel Scott, Mr. Shackle, Joseph Slaughter,
Richard Smith, Mr. Sprice, [James] Steptoe, Richard Stith, Isham Talbot, Edmund
Tate, Mr. Thompson, Mr. Thomson, J. Thomson, Archibald Thweatt, Richard Tullos,
Mr. Turpin, Benjamin Waller, Mr. Watts, John Wayles, Thomas Whittington, John
Wilkerson, and Joel Yancey.
Fence rails.
Memorandum of flowers, trees, fruits, and bushes planted and growing at Poplar
Forest. List of mountains in the order in which they are seen from Poplar
Forest.
Sends bougie and medical advice. Death of brother-in-law, Hastings Marks.
Sister, Anna Scott Marks, in poor health. Watch sent to Richmond. References to
Dr. Casper Wistar and Dr. Walker.
No information received as to whether General Kosciuszko or his bankers,
Hoffingan & Co., received remittances of 1810 and 1811.
Mr. Ligon's tobacco and flour prices not correct. Mentions George Jefferson,
Mr. Rutherfoord, and Mr. Mutter.
Orders teacups, coffee cups, saucers, and paper.
His health improved; Anna Marks in poor health. Requests shepherd puppy. Watch
lost in Fass Bender's fire.
Receipt of money by General Kosciuszko's banker for the year 1810. Expresses
pleasure that T. J.'s debts have been reduced. Plans to retire to Philadelphia
and be succeeded by William Morton. Asks T. J.'s recommendation of Morton to
Madison for the post of Collector of Georgetown. Information from George Taylor
regarding purchase of bills of exchange on Paris.
Clothing for Burwell (slave).
Sudden death of William Brown requires payment of T. J.'s debt.
Purchase of bills of exchange for General Kosciuszko.
Albemarle tobacco prices. Mentions Mr. Bruce. Flour market. Goods from
Alexandria by Johnson. Adam's plow. Nail rod.
Instructions to the overseer of Poplar Forest. Need for yoke of oxen at
Monticello. Burnet seed to be procured from Mr. Duval. Lettuce seed to be
planted. Mentions Major Flood, [Burgess] Griffin, and Moses (slave).
Partial payment of his debt to Brown & Robertson by draft on Samuel J.
Harrison. Bedford tobacco pledged to pay bank debt incurred when president.
Mr. Johnson brings supplies.
Tobacco prices. C. Peyton's Billy ordered seeds sent care of Mr. Higginbotham.
Johnson brings nail rod. Flour sales. Washington reports suggest embargo.
Accepts draft in favor of Brown, Robertson & Co. Withholding last
payment on Campbell County land until title cleared, due to Samuel Scott's suit
regarding valuable portion of tract.
Payment on T. J. s account of bills rendered by Mr. Foxall J. Barry, J.
Milligan, and R. Weightman partially defrayed by Gibson & Jefferson's
order on the Bank of Columbia. Bills of exchange for General Kosciuszko.
Remittances to Benjamin Jones of Philadelphia, iron-monger, and to Ezra
Sarjeant of New York, printer, to be defrayed by the sale of T. J.'s flour.
Protests his refusal to pay for land. Will force him into failure. Declares
Samuel Scott's claim ridiculous.
Met Henry at Nathaniel West Dandridge's home in Hanover while traveling to
William and Mary College. Henry's legal training inadequate. Peyton Randolph,
John Randolph, and Robert C. Nicholas reluctantly signed license; George Wythe
would not sign. Henry, Burgess for Hanover, stopped John Robinson's loan office
scheme. Henry's support for George Johnston's resolution against English
Parliament's stamp tax crushed power of Peyton Randolph, Richard Bland, Edmund
Pendleton, Robert C. Nicholas, George Wythe, Peter Randolph, etc. T. J. Burgess
for Albemarle when Lord Botetourt Governor of Virginia. Henry and T. J. agreed
on principles while serving in House of Delegates. Henry and Richard Henry Lee
poor performers at first Continental Congress. Edmund Pendleton and Benjamin
Harrison reported that William Livingston, Governor of New Jersey, John Jay.
and John Dickinson surpassed Henry and Lee. Address to King and people of Great
Britain. When Lord Dunmore called Peyton Randolph to Virginia Assembly
concerning Lord North's proposals, T. J. replaced Randolph in Continental
Congress. Mentions George Washington and Declaration of Independence. Henry
appointed Colonel of Virginia Convention's 1st regiment. Lived at Roundabout in
Louisa. Hunted deer in Fluvanna. Bought land of Mr. Lomax on Smith River. Yazoo
speculations brought condemnation from Virginia Legislature. Case of Jones and
Walker. British debts. Henry opposed U.S. Constitution and hated George
Washington. Hamilton's funding system. Henry declined mission to Spain, hoped
to be Secretary of State. Deserted Republicanism for Federalism.
His watch safe with Fass Bender. Asks for shepherd puppy. Health improved.
References to R. Patteson and Dr. Walker.
Sales to O. Philpotts, J. G. Gamble, Mr. Leiper, and W. Hancocke.
Payments to Hay, Wirt, and Tazewell.
Letter forwarded to John Morton. Purchase of bills of exchange for General
Kosciuszko. Date of his retirement to Philadelphia uncertain. Growth of retail
business in Washington and Georgetown.
Flour sales and prices.
Orders box of wafers.
Retains his opinion on right to clear land title before payment. Will accept
trust deed on part of Poplar Forest tract as security.
Purchase of bills of exchange from [John] Morton. Money received from Gibson
& Jefferson transmitted to E. I. Dupont and to General Kosciuszko.
References to Messrs. B. and G. Williams and to Mr. [Isaac?] Coles.
Instructions to the overseer of Poplar Forest regarding grass and lettuce seed,
young trees, fruit bushes, and beer. Sheep to be sent to Mr. Caruthers of
Rockbridge.
On his way to Poplar Forest by upper road will pass through land T. J. intends
to convey to him.
Requests help in inquiry regarding title of land in Campbell County, purchased
by John Wayles from Richard Stith. Land now claimed by Samuel Scott. Mentions
Richard Tullos and Richard Smith.
Requests help in inquiry regarding title of land in Campbell County, purchased by John Wayles from Richard Stith. Land now claimed by Samuel Scott. Mentions Richard Tullos and Richard Smith.
Requests copies of entries and surveys of land in Campbell County claimed by
Samuel Scott. Mentions Christopher Anthony, Richard Stith, Edmund Tate, Mr.
Timberlake, Richard Iullos, and [John] Wilkerson.
List of entries, surveys on land adjoining Poplar Forest tract in litigation
between Samuel Scott and T. J. and Samuel Harrison. References to Christopher
Anthony, William Callaway, Mr. Johnson, Jesse Locke, Thomas Moore, William
Peters, Mr. Quarles, Richard Stith, Edmund Tate, Richard Tullos, John Wayles,
John Wilkerson, John Wiley.
Request for Colonel Watts' bond and for a statement of the account between
[Charles L.] Bankhead and Slaughter. With note by T. J.: "copd by mistake on
the back of letter to S.J. Harrison."
Correspondence with Messrs. B. and G. Williams and with John Morton of Morton
& Russell, Bordeaux, regarding purchase of bills of exchange to remit
to General Kosciuszko's banker, Hoffingan & Co.
Deed for a tract of land in Bedford County to serve as security for land
conveyed to Harrison (boundaries are disputed by Samuel Scott). Mentions John
Gill, Benjamin Johnson, and Nicholas Johnson. Witnessed by Joseph Slaughter,
Colin Buckner, and Mr. Rose.
No record of conveyance from Richard Stith to John Wayles. Found deed John
Dayles (i.e., Wayles?) to Warren McCauley. Surveyor's records in hands of
Matthew Pate, present surveyor. (Search made in consequence of litigation with
Samuel Scott regarding Poplar Forest boundary).
Proposition respecting [Charles L.] Bankhead's tobacco. Procedure for defense
against Samuel Scott's suit.
Originally enclosed with
Byrd's trustees wrong about Richmond land, as Charles Carter's deed, in Henrico
or General Court, shows.
Requests search for record of transfer of land, Richard Stith to John Wayles,
needed in suit brought by Samuel Scott. Fees to be paid by Gibson &
Jefferson, Richmond.
Information regarding Richard Stith's conveyance to John Wayles. References to
Mr. Ferris, Burgess Griffin, Nicholas Lewis, Zachariah Morris, and Richard
Tullos.
Returns copy of Warden's exceptions. Requests search of John Wayles' books and
papers for record of Richard Stith's entry in land in Campbell County, now in
dispute between T. J. and Samuel Scott.
Requests first consideration in the sale of Pantops. Half of debt brought on by
Washington residence is paid. Suggestion that Francis be placed in Peter Carr's
school.
Returns plat and survey of Campbell County land. Can find no patent in name of
John Dayles (i.e., Wayles) for this land.
T. J.'s account, particularly draft against Harrison.
Order for wax. a hair broom. and blue nankeen.
Acknowledges return of certificates. Error in search for patent made under
Dayles instead of Wayles.
Asks for any recollections of purchase and payment for land bought by John
Wayles from Richard Stith, and of Stith's original entry. Details of suit
brought by Samuel Scott. Mentions Poplar Forest, Richard Tullos, and Mr.
Blankenship.
O. Philpotts has not paid.
Searched record of patents, surveys in late Secretary's office, found no record
in name of John Wayles. (Search made in connection with Samuel Scott suit.)
Remittance made. Deposit made to order of James Hamilton of Williamsboro, North
Carolina.
Sends copy of Richard Stith's receipt to John Wayles for payment for land in
dispute with Samuel Scott. No evidence of Stith's entry found. Mentions John
Wayles Eppes, James Donald.
Money supplied to Davy (slave?). Dun horse's lameness may delay Davy's return.
Health of T. J.'s family.
War of 1812. Relations with France. Possible burning of New York and London.
Congreve rockets. England's economy. U.S. invasion of Canada. U.S. privateers.
Trade relations with France. Artillery. Advanced state of manufacturing in U.S.
Household machinery. Carding and spinning machines and looms for wool, cotton,
and linen. Merino sheep. Kosciuszko's finances. Mentions John Barnes, Mr.
Morton of Bordeaux, Inclians, British intrigues with Col. Henry.
In connection with Samuel Scott's suit, requests search for survey of Stith's
entry and for John Wayles' land book, containing history of his land titles.
References to John Wayles Eppes, Frank Harris, and [Henry] Skipwith.
Asks for authenticated copy of his grant of 100 acres in Campbell County, dated
22 May 1797.
Detailed memorandum of defense against Samuel Scott's suit. History of disputed
patent, proofs to be obtained, exhibits to be presented in court, law and
equity in the case. References to: Christopher Anthony, Bedford County,
Campbell County, Burgess Griffin, Benjamin Howard, Martha Wayles Jefferson,
William P. Martin, Mr. Mead, Poplar Forest, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Richard
Smith (incorrect spelling for Stith), James Steptoe, Richard Stith, Isham
Talbot, EDMUND Tate (Tait), Richard Tullos, John Wayles, Thomas Whittington.
Information regarding the Scott suit which T. J. wishes Hay to undertake
together with William Wirt. Recommends purchase of William Short's land near
Monticello. Mentions co-defendant, Samuel Harrison.
Information regarding Samuel Scott's suit in which Wirt and George Hay are to
serve as T. J.'s attorneys. Mentions co-defendant, Samuel Harrison.
Samuel Scott suit. Law in [James?] Pleasants' collection of acts voids all entries unless surveyed before November 1798. Reference to case of Vincent vs. Conrad in Hall's
Samuel J. Harrison's title good. Sends instructions regarding Samuel Scott's
suit. Appreciates offer of William Short's lands but is located on
Chickahominy. Mentions James Monroe.
Summons to [?] in case of Samuel Scott vs. T. J. and Samuel J. Harrison.
T. J. complains against David Michie, a squatter on his land at Milton in 1812.
Warrant for restitution of land between Milton, Va., and the Rivanna River,
formerly part of the Bennett Henderson estate, to T. J. Statement of delivery
of warrant to T. J.'s attorney, David Higginbotham, signed [Thomas?] Garth and
R. Garland. Mentions William Ballard, James Barksdale, James Clark, William
Crenshaw, Frederick Gilliam, Reuben Grady, Abraham Johnson, Charles Huckstep,
John Key, James Leitch, William Leitch, Nicholas Lewis, Peter Minor, Jesse Rey,
Joel Shiflett, Benjamin Thurmond, John Watson. William Wood.
Warrant for restitution of land between Milton, Va., and the Rivanna River, formerly part of the Bennett Henderson estate, to T. J. Statement of delivery of warrant to T. J.'s attorney, David Higginbotham, signed [Thomas?] Garth and R. Garland. Mentions William Ballard, James Barksdale, James Clark, William Crenshaw, Frederick Gilliam, Reuben Grady, Abraham Johnson, Charles Huckstep, John Key, James Leitch, William Leitch, Nicholas Lewis, Peter Minor, Jesse Rey, Joel Shiflett, Benjamin Thurmond, John Watson. William Wood.
T. J. complains against David Michie, a squatter on his land at Milton in 1812.
Notes regarding deeds to the Bennett Henderson estate lands. References to
Craven Peyton, Jane Peyton, and Bennett H. Henderson.
Encloses answer to Samuel Scott's suit for T. J.'s examination.
Sends Richard Stith's original receipt to John Wayles for land now disputed by
Samuel Scott. Extracts from Wayles' memorandum book showing payment of Stith's
fees. References to [Henry] Skipworth, Charles E. May (Hay?), and John Wayles
Eppes.
Bill of exchange. U.S. invasion of Canada. U.S. to possess all of St. Lawrence
except Quebec. U.S. privateers will do more damage to English commerce than
combined European navies could.
Encloses bank note. Spinning machine from New York.
Memorandum by W. and R. Mitchell of terms for grinding T. J.'s wheat.
a. 11 January 1771. Receipt to John Wayles by James Donald for currency for 99
acres of land near Ivy Creek. Signed Richard Stith, surveyor. b. 19 December
1795. Thomas Jefferson. Receipt to Surveyor of Campbell County for receiving
land warrants, surveying, certificates. Receipted, Richard Stith, Surveyor. c.
23. December 1795. Survey. 100 acres of land, Campbell County, Ivy Creek,
bounded by Wilkinson, Johnson, [Richard] Tullos. Plat. Richard Stith, Surveyor.
Wm. Peter Martin, C. C. d. 5, 19 December 1795. Land Office Treasury warrant
for 100 acres. Jefferson's entry for above lands. Surveyed, Richard Stith.
Recorded, land office, 1796, by Charles Blagrove, Registrar. Grant issued 1797,
attested 1812. e. 15 November 1796. Letter from Samuel Scott, Campbell County,
offering to buy land on Ivy Creek. Suggests 2 or 3 men as judges. Refers to
Bowling Clarke, Jefferson's overseer. f. 26 December 1803. Survey for Edmund
Tate of 54 3/4 acres in Campbell County on Ivy Creek. Mentions Wilkerson,
Johnson (now Couch), Tullos. Assigned to Samuel Scott. Wm. P. Martin, Surveyor.
g. 15 November 1809. Survey of T. J.'s land in Campbell County by William P.
Martin, Surveyor. Mentions Wilkerson, Couch, Tullos, Samuel Scott.
a. Samuel Scott's petition to Creed Taylor, judge of the Superior Court of
Chancery for the Richmond district, stating history of his title to 50 acres of
land in Campbell County, Va. b. Separate answer of Samuel J. Harrison to the
above. c. Separate answer of Thomas Jefferson to the above. Names mentioned:
Christopher Anthony, Bedford County, Campbell County, Benjamin Howard, Thomas
Humphreys, William P. Martin, Poplar Forest, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Richard
Smith, Richard Stith, Edmund Tate (Tait), Isham Talbot, Mr. Timberlake, John
Wayles, Mr. Wilkerson (Wilkinson).
Sends answer to Samuel Scott's bill. Price of wheat, Richmond.
Requests signature on his answer to Samuel Scott, before sending it to George
Hay and William Wirt.
Requesting that he act as commissioner in taking depositions in suit brought
against him by Samuel Scott.
Agrees to take depositions in Scott suit. Magistrates are Capt. William Irvine,
Joel Leftwich, David Sanders, and Jabez Leftwich. New London not in this
county.
Deposition in Samuel Scott's suit. Mentions Mr. Bradford (William Radford?),
Mr. Claxton, Samuel J. Harrison, and [Joel] Yancey.
Depositions for Samuel Scott's suit. Wishes to verify signatures of Richard
Stith and Samuel Scott. Mentions Mr. Bradford (William Radford?), Mr. Claxton,
James Donald, and Joel Yancey.
Depositions in the Samuel Scott suit.
Will attend meeting at Mr. Claxton's to give depositions in the Samuel Scott
suit.
Depositions for Samuel Scott's suit. Asks for testimony on condition of records
in clerk's office in 1772 which would account for lack of Richard Stith's
entry. Also wishes verification of handwriting of James Donald and Richard
Stith.
Joe to help her. Wishes barrels sent to be filled with surplus apples. Mentions
Mr. Chisolm. T. J. note on verso: surveying calculations for Shadwell fields.
Barnes asks for an order on the cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania to pay
General Kosciuszko's dividend.
Requests the cashier of the Bank of Pennsylvania to pay General Kosciuszko's dividend to John Barnes.
Unless Congress intervenes, wheat and flour prices will rise.
T. J. writes that injuries sustained from falling off a horse prevent his travelling. Hugh Chisolm will be plastering the house and will need lime, sand, and a hand to help. He also expects Reuben Perry and James Hubbard to be witnesses during a coming court case.
Expresses regret at T. J.'s fall; suggests applications of flannel as remedy.
Remittance to General Kosciuszko. T. J.'s intended journey to Bedford County.
Purchase of Mr. Gilmore's horse. Reference to T. J. Randolph.
Wheat and flour prices.
Durrett, a carpenter, agrees to work for T. J. for one year and receive in payment £40, 450 pounds of pork and a peck of corn meal per week.
"The whole crop of 1812 except the seed" equaled 1096 barrels.
Note falling due. Wheat and flour prices.
William Short's reply. Going to Bedford. To settle with Higginbotham on return
about land matter.
Payment of taxes in Bedford County through draft on Gibson & Jefferson,
Richmond. Prospects of paying his account.
Forwards a letter from Madame de Staël [not present].
Requesting a loan of 200 bricks, to be returned with those lent to Colonel
Watts.
T. J.'s bond to T. Gwathmey due for payment. Wheat and flour prices.
Carter B. Page holds T. J.'s bond in Richmond.
Recommending that T. J. lease Hour mill to John Eliason since Mr. Shoemaker has
broken his lease. No news of John Morton or General Kosciuszko.
Exchange of lands in Bedford and Campbell Counties for mutual benefit.
Mentioned: John Gill, David Johnson, John H. Moreman, Samuel Poindexter, Daniel
Robertson, and John Wayles. Witnessed by Lemuel Johnson, Jeremiah A. Goodman,
Nirwood Daniel, Stephen Butler, and Lilbourn Johnson.
Subscribers beside T. J. for raising an Albemarle Company included: Charles
Bankhead, R. M. Bell, J. Bishop, Chiles M. Brand, Peter Carr, G. Carr, John
Craven, Charles Day, Dixon Dedham, James Dinsmore, George Divers, Charles
Everette, James Garnett, Alexander Garrett, Elijah Garth, John M. Guy, John
Kelly, William Kelly, Samuel Leitch, Reuben Mansfield, Wilson Medearis, Thomas
J. Randolph, William Watson, John Wayman, John Winn.
Account rendered to T. J. for wheat and flour. Terms for grinding wheat.
Account of tobacco sold to Samuel J. Harrison in 1812.
T. J.'s descriptions of plans for designing, building and planting vegetable gardens at Monticello.
Orders to Leitch for a cross-cut saw, olive oil, hand irons, rice, and 4 yds.
of diaper; three from T. J., one from T. J. Randolph, and one from Martha
Randolph.
Asks protection from a petition presented to the legislature by the Rivanna
Company for an enlargement of their powers. Threatens T. J.'s mill.
John Eliason requests interview regarding leasing of T. J.'s mills. References
to General Kosciuszko, John Morton, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Dick arrived via Lynchburg. Mr. Gibson and wheat. Tobacco at Lynchburg to Mr.
Harrison. Mr. Perry too slow. Goodman's debts. Mentions Mr. Darnell. Richmond.
Cork tree from Paris. Olives from Aix, sainfoin from Malta, and acorns from
Marseilles African rice in Georgia and Kentucky. Household manufactures. Marine
hospitals, seamen, Mr. Gallatin. Grain trade with enemies. War in Iberia
Peninsula and the Baltic.
Defense of T. J.'s rights against the petition of the Rivanna Company.
References to [Philip P.?] Barbour and [Chapman] Johnson.
Difficulties in attempting to introduce new plants and trees: the cork tree,
the olive tree of Aix, sainfoin, and upland rice. Development of cotton and
cotton weaving. Household manufacture.
Funds to credit of James Hamilton of Williamsboro, North Carolina, in Bank of
Virginia. Mentions Mr. Gibson.
Higginbotham, of Albemarle County, to pay Short, of Philadelphia, in U.S.
dollars, through Bank of Richmond. Short assigns to Joseph and George [Marx?].
Witnessed by Carter H. Harrison.
Text as 2833; not assigned. Marked paid.
Text as 2833; not assigned. Signature of David Higginbotham crossed out by
Short, who notes on verso, 1816 May 4, that the obligation was satisfied with
land found outside the Indian Camp estate limits.
Mr. T Taylor, presumably for Mr. Gallego, offers to buy land from T. J. Edmund
Randolph at Winchester. Mr. Randolph's boat to bring powder.
Services by Cabell, [P. P.?] Barbour, and [Chapman] Johnson in the Virginia
legislature in defense of T. J.'s rights against the bill petitioned by the
Rivanna Company. Action in the Senate and House of Delegates. Use of T. J.'s
canal by the company and exemption of T. J.'s and his customer's produce from
tools were involved.
Sends Squire for garden seeds. Invitation to visit. Delayed at Woodlawn by Mrs.
[David] Pryor's illness.
Requests that he bring a letter to attention of Edmund Randolph. Offer for his
tenement excellent.
Rent on the Indian Camp lands.
Send seeds for vegetable and flower garden. Will call on Randolph on way to
Bedford if road passable.
Sends seed of broom and sprout kale plants.
Letter for Edmund Randolph forwarded through Dr. Grayson. Randolph lives with
son-in-law, Bennett Taylor.
Debts of Hastings Marks. Bequests to children of Martha Jefferson Randolph.
Thomas Jefferson Randolph, executor. Witnessed by William McLung, Hugh
Chisholm, and E. Bacon.
Scolding his grandfather for failing to write.
Requests his aid in getting his title to Henderson land confirmed by Mrs.
Thomas Hornsby, last of minor heirs of Bennett Henderson. William D. Meriwether
has influenced Hornsby in this. Mentions Craven Peyton, William Pope Duval, and
Gov. Christopher Greenup.
Thanking him for a copy of his book, View of Massachusetts Proper.
William Marshall, hired by Mr. Taylor to handle Mazzei's affairs. T. J. and Mr.
Randolph must sign bill. Flour prices.
Letter of introduction for John Eliason, who is interested in managing T. J.'s
mill.
Encloses letter from George Williams of Baltimore with news of General
Kosciuszko.
Unable to make payment because he was caught by the blockade before the sale of
his flour. Sale ordered through Patrick Gibson of Richmond. Export from Norfolk
possible.
T. J.'s arrangements for repayment of debt satisfactory. Attempts to run flour
through Dismal Swamp may raise prices; large quantity in Richmond keeps price
low.
Bill of sale, drawn by William Marshall for Mr. Taylor, transferring Mazzei's
lands, invalid, unless Mazzei U.S. citizen. Flour sale.
Spinning machine.
Negotiations on the exchange of T. J.'s land in Bedford for J. W. Eppes'
Pantops near Monticello. If exchange be made, Eppes wishes land in Bedford in
feesimple without reversionary claims. Resentment at T. J.'s favoring the
Randolphs. Francis Eppes in school at Lynchburg, boarding with Seth Ward.
President's majority in Congress. Failure of General Dearborn. Fever among the
troops. Surrender of York (Toronto).
Request for carp to stock his fish pond. Gift of a spinning-jenny. Plans for a
visit at Snowden on way to Bedford County. Course of reading for James Lilburne
Jefferson, Randolph's son. Suggestions for farming operations and crop
rotation.
Carp for T. J.'s fish pond. James Lilburne Jefferson to begin course of
reading. Grateful for spinning jenny. Invitation to Anna Scott Marks to visit.
T. J.'s farming methods too difficult.
Mazzei's power of attorney acceptable to Mr. Taylor. Flour prices. Burr has
powder; other powder from T. White.
[Thomas Eston] Randolph to keep mill. Terms of tenancy.
T. J.'s account with Barnes. Remittances received from Gibson &
Jefferson and sent to General Kosciuszko. Recommending John Eliason. References
to George Williams, John Morton, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Recommending T. J. charge General Kosciuszko one year's interest for services
rendered in regard to public stock. Includes an account, 1809 to 1813.
Suggests a remittance might be made to General Kosciuszko through George
Williams of Baltimore and Russell & Morton of Bordeaux without
resorting to a bill of exchange. Present rate of exchange. Defeat of Bonaparte
in Russia. Lawless division of Poland by Austria, Prussia, and Russia.
Wife grateful for gardening book; her illness. No woman available to learn to
spin. Expects Anna Scott Marks for visit. James Lilburne Jefferson has joined
the volunteers. No carp available. Will send for ram in cooler weather.
Importance of the rule that taxation and loans go hand-in-hand, so as not to
alienate the land from the next generation. Money should be issued by the
government, not by private banks. Reference to Francis Eppes.
Encloses sample of antimony found in neighborhood. (The antimony was sent to
Correa de Serra).
Method of remittance to General Kosciuszko: K. to draw a bill of exchange on
Barnes.
Encloses deed from Edmund Randolph, whose health is low. (He died 13 September
1813).
Sends girl to learn to use spinning jenny. Expects visit.
Expressing his thanks for a Republican oration sent to him by Dr. Romayne.
Progress of girl learning to spin. Plans for trip to Bedford, Snowden. Will
send jenny.
Sale of property of minor Henderson children to Craven Peyton was done without
their knowledge or permission. Justifies his action regarding his wife, Frances
Henderson Hornsby's share. Mentions Elizabeth Henderson, Charles Henderson,
James L. Henderson, Joseph Hornsby, Christopher Greenup, and William
Meriwether.
Paid Mr. Hooe and Judge Holmes. Chocolate by mail. David Higginbotham paid.
Forwards statement of sale to Mr. Taylor. Mr. Derieux, at Eagle Tavern, claims
Mazzei's property.
T. J. orders 25 pounds of brown sugar.
Judah's note discounted. No money from O. Philpotts for tobacco, although
William Hay, Jr., sues.
Asks financial help to be sent by Mr. Woods.
Mr. Gamble wants to know about common on land in Richmond. Papers of James
Buchanan and Col. Byrd, and Carter's deed.
Requests loan of $40. Inquires about slave Fanny's progress in learning to
spin.
Borrowed money for Randolph Jefferson. Poor year for corn, wheat, and
livestock. Progress of Randolph's slave in spinning. Advises that he wait to
sell his wheat until winter drives off blockading ships.
Deed to Mr. Taylor when he returns from Springs.
Recommends Joseph Dougherty for position with Smith. National Intelligencer
subscription mentioning Mr. Gale. Regrets that Mrs. Smith had to leave country
for city life.
Thanking Jefferson for his aid in getting Minor the position of principal
assessor.
Sends draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Last year's flour sold at low price
due to blockade. Poor crops this year. Order for sugar, tea, molasses, and a
clamp for a dry rubbing brush.
Receipt of draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Sending all articles except
molasses.
Religious questions.
Apologizing for his inability to pay his bond. References to [Burgess] Griffin.
Sends spinning jenny. Plans for visit with Randolph. Mentions Henry Flood, Noah
Flood, and the Gibsons.
Opinions on government finance, taxes, and debts. Must defray the expenses of
the war in our own time. Bank paper must be suppressed and the circulating
medium restored to the nation. Detailed consideration of the rate of interest
on government loans. Reference to Francis Eppes.
Importance of loans and taxes going hand-in-hand. Paper money should be issued
by government and backed by taxes, not by banks.
Religious questions. Mentions Jesus, Richard Mott, Papists, Quakers,
Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, Aristides, Cato, William Penn, John
Tillotson, Euclid, geometry, and St. Athanasius.
Requests hamper of charcoal to dry his malt.
Preference for shorter term for senators. Conduct of Federalists in
Massachusetts in this crisis. Her secession would be followed by humiliating
return to the union.
Lease for people of Milton to cut firewood between Milton and Colle.
Drafts from Bedford to Brown and Robertson, sheriff of Bedford, Nimrod Darnell,
and Jeremiah A. Goodman. Payments to Craven Peyton, David Higginbotham, William
Garth (deputy sheriff of Albemarle) and Gales and Seaton (editors of National
Intelligencer), Washington. Flour prices. Drought. Wheat, corn, tobacco.
British blockade of Chesapeake Bay impossible to maintain in winter.
Remittances to General Kosciuszko. Purchase of exchange from George Williams.
Payment of order to J. Smith.
Attends to drafts. Encloses notes care of Mr. Higginbotham as mails
undependable. Flour prices. Mr. H. paid for repairing T. J.'s watch.
Difficulties in purchasing a bill of exchange from George Williams on Russell
& Morton.
Originally enclosed with Barnes' letter to T. J. of 1813 November 10?
Opposition to re-establishment of the Bank of the U. S. Relative advantages of
paper money and specie as media of exchange. General government should have
sole right of establishing banks of discount for paper. Question of the public
debt. References to Adam Smith and David Hume. (A cancelled paragraph dealing
with the establishment of the Bank of the United States follows the first
paragraph of this draft. It appears in none of the printed editions listed
above.)
Bill to extend powers of the Rivanna Co. Requests return of Say's
Traité d'economie politique. References to Col. [Nimrod] Bramham,
[George] Divers, and Dabney Minor.
Purchase of bill of exchange from George Williams; acknowledgement by General
Kosciuszko of money received from Russell & Morton.
Requests that he meet with Gov. Christopher Greenup to adjust the differences
regarding confirmation of Frances Henderson Hornsby's deed for her share of the
Bennett Henderson estate, a deed made while she was a minor. References to
James L. Henderson, Eliza Henderson, Elizabeth Henderson, John Henderson, and
Craven Peyton.
Sends money. Flour prices.
Bill concerning T. J. and the Rivanna River Co. will pass the Virginia
Assembly. Disagrees with T. J. on the length of the charter. Prefers Jean
Baptiste Say's book on political economy to Adam Smith's.
Acquaintance with José Correa da Serra. Receipt of Von Humboldt's books
on astronomical observations and on New Spain. Revolutions in Latin America may
lead to military despotisms. Important that American governments be separated
from the "broils of Europe". Unprincipled policy of England has prevented a
peaceful policy with the Indians. Brutalization and extermination of Indians
compared to treatment of Ireland. British Arrowsmith and American Pike guilty
of plagiarism. Delay in the publication of the journal of the Lewis and Clark
expedition. Gift of tobacco seed to Von Humboldt.
Books forwarded through General Moore. Reelection of Governor Barbour expected
despite discontent throughout the state. Consultation with Charles Everett and
Jesse W. Garth relative to the petition of the Rivanna River Co.
Remittance to General Kosciuszko via George Williams and Morton &
Russell is not possible. Congratulations on Thomas M. Randolph, Jr.'s safe
return.
T. J.'s note. Flour prices. Embargo has stopped West Indies trade.
Deposition denying knowledge of sale of her daughter's property to Craven
Peyton by James L. Henderson until several years after the transaction.
Price of Mr. Forbes' wool-carding and cotton-carding machines.
Flour sales and w heat prices.
Agreement between T. J. and the Rivanna Company directors that bill be passed.
References to [Charles] Everett and E. Garth.
Accounts of the milling of the Poplar Forest wheat crop.
Services rendered and medications prescribed. Patients include slaves Aggy,
Maria, Ambrose, and Sally. Mentions Mr. Clay.
Sends Elizabeth Henderson's deposition regarding the shares of the minor
children of Bennett Henderson. Asks about John Henderson's mill race. Value of
land mortgaged to Craven Peyton as security for property near Big Bone Lick,
Ky., he purchased from James L. Henderson in Virginia. References to William
Meriwether and Christopher Greenup.
Regarding flour prices, and 100 barrels of flour T. J. has ready for sale.
Congratulates him on his edition of Justinian's
Encloses letters written to John Wayles Eppes regarding public debt, banks, and
money. Advises gradual reduction of paper money in Virginia. Favors division of
state into hundreds or wards.
Sends money. Flour prices and sales, some to Alexandria, Va.
Expresses limited approval of a state banking system. Voted for chartering Bank
of Virginia. Restriction of the residence of a member of the House of
Representatives to the district from which he was elected. Bill respecting the
Rivanna River Company. Reasons for the division of state into wards.
Receipt of Say's Traité d'economie politique. Opinions as to whether
states may prescribe any qualifications for members of Congress not contained
in the Constitution. Line of demarcation between powers of the state and
national governments. Maintains an interest in only two subjects: public
education, and the division of counties into wards or hundreds.
Ellen Wayles Randolph's translation of letter. Martha's new daughter Septimia
Ann. Children have whooping cough. Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. probably leaves in
spring to campaign T. J. Randolph's girl friend at Warren. Mr. Gilmer's
brothers well. Dr. Gilmer left Milton for place bought from Key near Mr. Minor.
Remittance through Patrick Gibson of Richmond. Instructions for sowing clover,
shipment of beef and tobacco, rationing of salt. No flour sold. Orders to kill
all dogs in excess of two, since they are taxable.
Assembly's action on residence requirements for Congressmen. Passage of the
Rivanna River Company bill in form agreed upon by T. J. and [Dabney] Minor.
Bill to charter bank at Wheeling.
Nail rod, corks, and powder by Mr. Johnson. Flour prices. T. J. accounts with
Samuel P. Adams, James Brown, Jr., and Ignatius J. Dick.
Inability to make remittance to George Williams for General Kosciuszko.
Confidence in the credit of the Bank of Pennsylvania; opposes disposal of
General Kosciuszko's bank stock. Beneficial results of banks overshadow their
evils.
Orders to convert Kosciuszko's stock in the Bank of Pennsylvania to government
stock. Lack of confidence in banks. Failure of the Manhattan Bank.
T. J.'s note falls due. New one enclosed for signature. Prospect of peace and
trade with Holland influence tobacco market, but not flour prices.
Conversion of General Kosciuszko's shares in the Bank of Pennsylvania to
government stock. Remittance to General K. Importance of stopping the increase
of banks. Effect of the failure of the Bank of Manhattan on other banks.
Note may not be received. Will pay anyway, renew new one when received. Flour
prices. Encloses money.
T. J.'s note to Craven Peyton for corn purchases. Will accept draft on Richmond
or cash at Charlottesville.
Return of T. J.'s letters on banking and finance which have been shown to
William C. Rives, [John?] Tucker, Thomas Ritchie, and [John H.] Cocke.
Considers transfer of T. J.'s and General Kosciuszko's Bank of Pennsylvania
stock into loan office certificates unwise.
New procedure for handling T. J. s notes. Encloses notes. Flour sales.
T. J. thanks Breckenridge for a copy of his recently published book,
Mr. Cary [Wilson J. Cary? Wilson M. Cary?] not at home.
Notes received. Encloses bank notes.
Figures proving Bank of Pennsylvania stock is preferable to loan office
certificates.
Introducing the son of Dr. John D. Orr, a student of [Louis H.] Girardin.
More facts to prove it is preferable to keep General Kosciuszko's Bank of
Pennsylvania stock rather than converting to government stock.
Offers to purchase a dark bay horse. Payment to be made after repeal of embargo
permits sale of flour by Gibson & Jefferson. (Payment noted by Cocke's
endorsement).
Repeal of restrictions brought flour buyers. Awaiting armistice. Mr. Albert
bought tobacco. Powder.
T. J. discusses Tadeusz Kosciuszko's investments and the monetary situation of the United States.
Payment to General Armstrong for articles he forwarded for T. J. Madison has
left for Montpellier. Reference to Mr. Harper and the Cossack dinners.
T. J. sympathizes on the death of a loved one and comments on his own losses. He mentions the invention of a vapor bath, and the rise of household industries necessitated by the War of 1812, rejoices in the downfall of Napoleon, predicts bankruptcy for England, and requests a botanical specimen for Correa de Serra.
Agrees to conversion of General Kosciuszko's shares of Bank of Pennsylvania
stock into government stock. Requests letter of introduction to James Monroe or
to William H. Crawford in order to get a bill of exchange for remittance to
General Kosciuszko.
Purchase of government stock for General Kosciuszko. Reference to the Bank of
Columbia.
Sends bank notes. Flour sales await armistice.
Encloses John Henderson's quitclaim for Peyton's use in defending against
Elizabeth Henderson's claim that Peyton purchased for T. J. lands of minor
Henderson children without her knowledge or permission. Mentions James
Henderson, Thomas Hornsby.
T. J. asks Campbell if it is possible for the Treasury to arrange for Tadeusz Kosciuszko to receive payment of annual interest due him and interrupted because of the war.
Exchange of Kosciuszko's Bank of Pennsylvania stock for loan office
certificates. Letter from Mr. Taylor regarding bank stock, government stock,
and bills of exchange.
Sale of Kosciuszko's bank stock; purchase of government stock.
Sale of Kosciuszko's Bank of Pennsylvania stock. Remittance to Kosciuszko.
Barnes in debt to purchase the General's government stock.
Flour prices declining.
Received and read Law's Second Thoughts on Instinctive Impulses. Agrees with
his philosophy of morality in man. Wollaston's theory whimsical. Truth, love of
God not foundations of morality as atheists, Deists virtuous men. Diderot,
d'Alembert, d'Holbach, Condorcet examples. Taste, egoism also false. Helvetius
quoted, refuted. Man's innate moral instinct true basis of morality. Education
a corrective for its absence. Virtue conditioned by utility. Lord Kames, in
Principles of Natural Religion, says the same.
Bill for flour.
Sale of Kosciuszko's bank stock finally completed. Remittance to the General
through Baring Brothers of London. Difficult trip from Philadelphia.
Unable to meet payments since last year's flour unsold and bad drought this
year. Peace orneutral commerce will help the growing crop. Plans tobacco crop.
Mentions Patrick Gibson.
Purchase of bill of exchange to send remittance to General Kosciuszko. Encloses
account with T. J. Mentions Mr. Nourse.
Originally enclosed with Barnes' letter to T. J. of the same date.
Originally enclosed with Barnes' letter to T. J. of 1814 June 27.
Patrick Gibson is remitting money due to Jeremiah A. Goodman through Robertson.
Order for sugar.
Hopes for payment from T. J. Will make remittance to Jeremiah Goodman.
Bowie & Kurtz' bill of exchange on William Murdock given to James
Monroe to be transmitted to Baring Brothers for General Kosciuszko. Desire for
peace among Federalists.
Embargo and blockade prevent John Barnes from sending remittances to
Kosciuszko. Insecurity of U.S. banks. Investment in Pennsylvania bank stock
transferred to U.S. government loan. Peace between England and France. Great
events at Paris. Mentions Mr. Morton, Boice & Kurtz, William Murdock of
London, Messrs. Barings Brothers & Co. of London.
Remittances to Kosciuszko. Difficulties encountered and expenses incurred in
conversion of Kosciuszko's bank of Pennsylvania stock into government stock.
Notes that Kosciuszko's capital is increased but interest reduced by this
transaction.
Growth of Philadelphia. Criticism of a gentleman not named. Great Britain's
jealousy of our liberty and wealth.
Nail rod. T. J.'s account.
Remittance to General Kosciuszko. Payment for his government stock. Result of
the commissioners at Ghent awaited. Inability of Britain to subjugate the
United States. References to James Monroe, Mr. Pleisentson (of Mr. Monroe's
office), and William H. Crawford.
Visit from Mr. Taylor. Mr. S.'s house has fallen under the hammer of the
auctioneer. Outcome of the war. Reference to Etienne Le Maire.
Unable to pay for horse by order on Gibson & Jefferson because flour
not sold. Hopes for peace.
Charles L. Lewis' deed.
Meeting of the committee consisting of John Winn, James Leitch, John Nicholas,
[Frank] Carr, and Alexander Garrett, for viewing sites for Albemarle Academy.
Recollections of Patrick Henry. Topics: Loan Office scandal, Journals of House
of Burgesses, Address to King, Memorials to Houses of Lords and Commons, Stamp
Act, Royle's Virginia Gazette, Parson's Cause, Two-penny Act, Resolutions of
1765, T. J.'s revision of Virginia laws, Philips case, proposals for dictator.
Names: John Robinson, James Maury, John Camm, Richard Bland, Nathaniel West
Dandridge, John Littlepage, John Marshall, John Daly Burke, Peyton Randolph,
Peter Randolph, George Wythe, Edmund Pendleton, Robert Carter Nicholas, Henry
Lee, Richard Henry Lee, John Page, George Mason, George III of England, Edmund
Randolph, Josiah Philips, Thomas L. Lee, John Taylor of Caroline, Andrew Moore,
Edward Stevens. Places: Hanover, Williamsburg, Dismal Swamp, Staunton,
Fredericksburg.
Requesting remittance from T. J. to cover installment due on General
Kosciuszko's government bonds. Defense of Washington against the British.
Requests papers regarding Elizabeth Henderson's dower rights in the Bennett
Henderson estate, especially with regard to John Henderson's mill race. Needs
to repel fraudulent claim of [David] Michie. Mentions James L. Henderson and
Christopher Greenup.
Depositions in the question between T. J. and [David] Michie. Flood damage
suffered by Peter Carr, Samuel Carr, and Peter Minor. Danger to Washington.
Hopes for peace.
Impossible to send funds North. Transactions with Mr. Dufief and Mr. Barnes.
Mr. Johnson brings cotton and castings. Nail rod. Mr. Randolph to send
earthenware.
Failure of Patrick Gibson to remit to Barnes in time to make payment on General
Kosciuszko's government stock. Retreat of our army from Bladensburg through
Washington and Georgetown. President's encouragement of troops. Barnes deserted
by Mrs. Ratcliffe and the slaves.
Request for money. (Endorsed by T. J.: "gave ord. on Gibson & Jefferson
for 50 D.")
Order on Gibson & Jefferson of Richmond.
Requesting that Roland Goodman be excused from military duty because of
consumption.
Plans for public education throughout the state providing elementary schools
for all, with general college and professional schools for scholars. Elaborate
discussion of the curriculum for Albemarle Academy.
T. J. comments on Wayles' health and then discusses the progress of the war, concluding by saying that "our people are too happy at home to enter into regular service, and that we cannot be defended but by making every citizen a soldier as the Greeks & Romans who had no standing armies."
Preparations for defense of Richmond against the British. Lack of money in
treasury at Washington and Richmond. Loans from Bank of Virginia and from the
Farmers' Bank to the state. Stopping of specie payment in these banks. Suggests
Colonel Nicholas as next governor.
Congress should have sole right of emission of paper money, based on taxation.
But approves state auditors issuing certificates of indebtedness which will
pass as currency until Congress shall undertake these measures.
Wishes loan extension to cover taxes in Bedford. Credit of bank paper doubtful.
Merchant support might help. Jugs from Mr. R. Randolph and glass from Capt.
Oldham. Oil and corks from Gibson. Mentions Hour, wheat, and tobacco. Trip to
Bedford.
Disapproves of depositing in the bank money from sale of glebe lands and from
the Literary Fund.
Note received and enlarged. System of curtailing notes ended, but doubtless
soon resumed. Bank measures necessary, merchants doing everything possible.
Encloses money. Will send supplies by Johnson, pay Mr. Oldham for glass.
Regulations proposed for Albemarle Academy regarding tardiness, recitations,
deportment, morals, and property damage.
Banking crisis due to failure of Northern and Southern banks to cooperate.
Failure of the late public loan. Confidence in final victory. Good fortune in
transferring General Kosciuszko's bank stock into government stock.
Copy sent to Joseph C. Cabell with letter of 1814 October 16. Opinions on what
should be our object in the war with Great Britain. Paper money emissions.
Encloses copy of letter to James Madison regarding public finance.
Issuing of state certificates to bolster public credit.
Endorsed by T. J. Printed: B of R VI 89 (MS. in DLC). Payment for horse.
Expects long war. Reliance on militia.
Renewal of a note. Letter forwarded to T. J. through Samuel J. Harrison.
Encloses note for renewal. Forwards copy to Bedford by Samuel J. Harrison.
Drafts will be paid on presentation.
Enclosing an account with balance due the Mitchells.
Will pay draft on Patrick Gibson to Mr. Clayter. Requests payment of account if
possible.
Spectacles from Mr. McAlister in Philadelphia.
Inability to go to school. Wishes to see T. J.
Letter for Dr. Caspar Wistar. Hopes Gilmer will live permanently in Virginia
where he will be without rivals in public life.
T. J. resigns as Chairman of the American Philosophical Society "for in truth I cannot be easy in holding as a sinecure an honor so justly due the talents and services of others."
Mitchell's terms, per John McAllister, for grinding Jefferson's wheat.
Copy of letter from Baring Brothers & Co., London, acknowledging
acceptance of a bill of exchange on William Murdock in favor of General
Kosciuszko. Barnes hopes the national credit will be upheld.
Dr. Brockenbrough and John Harvie's note. No money from O. Philpotts. Tobacco
and flour prices.
Jacquelin Harvie paid John Harvie's note.
Scrip certificates left with [Joseph] Nourse to purchase government stock.
Requests power of attorney to receive dividends.
John Harvie's payment. Tobacco and wheat. Ghent negotiations indicate Great
Britain to accept peace. Judgments against O. Philpotts. Directs payment to
Jeremiah Goodman at Poplar Forest near Lynchburg.
Tracy's work on political economy. Possible solutions of the problems of
financing the state government: loan from the Farmer's Bank;; issuance of
treasury notes by the state; or a private loan by citizens. Thomas Mann
Randolph's petition to open the falls near Milton and charge tolls on traffic
conflicts with the Rivanna River Charter. References to Charles Yancey and
William Wood.
Asks that watch and dog be sent by Stephen. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Dick leaves for Monticello with supplies, wheat for mill. Wheat prices for Mr.
Mitchell. Phill Hubbard at Poplar Forest, perhaps to marry Hanna. Farm
business. Mentions Mr. Darnell, Lewis Brown, Mr. Clarkson, and Mr. Cole.
Proposed course of classical education for Albemarle Academy.
Paper money. Destutt de Tracy's Review of Montesquieu. Jean Baptiste Say plans
to come to the U. S. Sends papers regarding petition of Albemarle Academy and
on public education throughout the state. Defensive war with the Rivanna Co.
Mentions Peter Carr, Thomas Cooper, William Duane, Francis W. Gilmer, [Joseph]
Milligan, printer of Georgetown, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and William Cabell
Rives.
Receipt of hogs and wheat very unsatisfactory. Sends plows, bottled beer, and
wool by Dick. Urges better care of his sheep. Mr. Watkins to make a wheat
machine for T. J. Intermarriage among T. J.'s slaves. Phill not to be punished
for running away. Urgent that tobacco be sent to Richmond. References to
[William] Mitchell, [Archibald] Robertson, and to the following slaves: Phill,
Hanah, Dick, Nanny, Reuben, Daniel, and Stephen.
Payment to T. J. Randolph. Flour and tobacco sales. Hopes British will not
delay treaty to get part of Maine.
Public stock in T. J.'s name belonging to General Kosciuszko.
Thanks for Plumer's pamphlet. Treasonable action of Massachusetts.
Severe attack of rheumatism. Requests supply of port or claret. Copy of his
will, dated 16 January 1815. Property to his wife, Hetty Smith Carr, for life,
then divided among his children at her discretion. Specific bequests to his
sisters Cary Carr, Mary Carr, to his nieces, Martha, Lucy Ann, Virginia, and
Mary Jane Terrell, brothers, Samuel Carr and Dabney Carr, step-son, George P.
Stevenson, son, Dabney Carr, nephew, Dabney Terrell. Recommends the advice of
Wilson C. Nicholas. Witnessed by Christopher Hudson, Dabney Minor, and Virginia
Terrell. Memorandum attached concerning sum owed by Robert Carter Nicholas and
provisions for adjustment of estate between Ellen B. Carr, Dabney S. Carr, Jane
M. Carr, and George P. Stevenson.
Presents compliments. Requests an enclosed letter [not present] be delivered.
Sending Squire for dog. Requests return of his watch. Asks for scions of fruit
trees and for vegetable seeds. Expects to be summoned in [Thomas Mann?]
Randolph and Craven Peyton's suit.
Sending watch, dog, vegetable seeds. Directions for the vegetables. Peace
confirmed. Effect on wheat, tobacco, and corn prices.
Sends T. J.'s lenses with Clay's spectacles. Victory at New Orleans.
Petition regarding the setting up of an academy in Albemarle County; possible
effect on the College of William and Mary. Hopes it will induce such men as
Jean Baptiste Say to reside in Virginia. Disposition of his slaves from
Corotoman taken by the British. References to Dr. [Charles?] Carr, Peter Carr,
Admiral Cockburn, John A. Smith, Destutt de Tracy, David Watson, and Charles
Yancey.
Believes T. J. has become Secretary of State again. Requests interest due him,
and principal after formal peace with England. Advises establishment of a
military college to insure republican spirit necessary for a free state.
Bedford County tax receipts, by William Salmon for Greer.
Pleasure over the victory of New Orleans and the Peace of Ghent. Mentions the
treason of William Hull, Dearborn's victories at York and Fort George. Apostasy
of Massachusetts in forsaking the counsel of the two Adams for that of Strong.
Hopes for visit from Dearborn and Caesar Rodney.
Sends money. Flour sales. Northern and European markets. Ship from France
ruined Havana market. Shadwell flour. None from Bedford. Tobacco prices.
Ellen's visit to Warren delayed by death of a horse. Mrs. Marks' visit to
Randolph Jefferson.
Charles Lewis Bankhead and Anne Cary Bankhead, to John Bankhead, Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., and Reuben Lindsay, all of Albemarle County. Witnessed by Edmund
Bacon, W. Ballard, Robin Goodman, and T. J. Randolph. Recorded 1 May 1815 and
again 5 August 1822 by Alexander Garrett, Clerk of Albemarle, and 12 August
1822 by John Pendleton, Clerk of Caroline. Deed of trust to tract of land
called Carlton and to 37 slaves, and cattle, hogs, furniture, and dwelling; to
be used to pay the creditors of Anne C. and Charles L. Bankhead, and thereafter
for the maintenance of Anne and Charles. Mentions John Kelly, James Leitch,
Molly Lewis, Robert Streshly, and John J. Taylor.
Witnessed by Robin Goodman, Edmund Bacon, and W. Ballard. Recorded 1 May 1815
by Alexander Garrett, Clerk of Albemarle County Court. Deed to land in
Albemarle County, to be held in trust by Bankhead, Lindsay, and Randolph for
the maintenance of Charles L. Bankhead, Anne C. Bankhead, and their children.
Arrival of Anna Scott Marks. Sale of land to Charles A. Scott to pay off debts.
Will send fish when possible. Visit of Thomas J. Randolph and young Wilson
Nicholas.
Papers on Scott served to Bedford sheriff. Tobacco to Richmond, except that for
Lynchburg sale. Wheat sales to pay Mr. Mitchell.
Account for 1814 May 12-1815 April 8. Originally enclosed with Barnes' letter
to T. J. of 1815 May 25.
Remittances to General Kosciuszko via Baring Brothers, London. Prefers English
bills of exchange. Hopes the arranging and packing of T. J.'s library is
completed.
T. J. writes to Patrick Gibson regarding the sale of tobacco which T. J. has recently learned "sells high and readily"; he asks Gibson to sell his
tobacco "as soon as you think advisable." As for the sale of his flour, T. J. suggests it is "best to give time for the European vessels which would
not adventure to sail until they learnt there our ratification of the treaty, to arrive and produce here a full competition of demand" which he thinks will
happen in May. T. J. asks Gibson to sell the flour "for whatever price shall then be going" unless Gibson receives a comparable price before then. T. J.
states that he will "in the course of the present week or next" send Gibson $2000 of Treasury notes. T. J. closes with expressions of esteem and
respect.
Collection of T. J.'s order on the Treasury. Purchase of set of exchange on
London to pay Kosciuszko. Rates of exchange.
Account for 1814 May 25-1815 April 26. Originally enclosed with Barnes' letter
to T. J. of 1815 May 25.
Originally enclosed with Barnes' letter to T. J. of 1815 May 25.
Encloses money. Flour sold to Tarleton Saunders. Tobacco sales.
Opinion reconsidered in case of Josiah Philips. Outlawry, attainder, immunity.
Refers to error in accounts, bond left by Mr. Garland. Will consult papers at
home.
Money remitted to Jeremiah A. Goodman. Glad the error in Griffin's bond
discovered.
Remittance sent to General Kosciuszko, a bill of exchange of Bowie &
Kurtz on William Murdock. Comments on Bonaparte's counter-revolution.
Overseer for Poplar Forest.
In Archibald Robertson's absence, he has exchanged T. J.'s Treasury bills for
Virginia bills, a few of which not current. Mentions Jeremiah A. Goodman.
Requests exchange of Treasury bills for Virginia bills at par so he can pay his
neighbors who refuse to accept Treasury bills at par. Jeremiah A. Goodman
mentioned.
Appreciates attention to his request. Reserves privilege of returning any bank
notes unacceptable to creditor; sends Treasury notes by Jeremiah A. Goodman.
Sends bills in return for treasury bills brought by Jeremiah A. Goodman:
Virginia bills, Lank of Columbia, Bank of Alexandria, all pass currently, and a
few others refused only by planters.
Financial arrangements with Mr. [Charles] Clay and Gibson & Jefferson.
Joel Yancey to superintend T. J.'s overseers.
Victory at New Orleans proves popular support for Union there and in Kentucky,
and Tennessee. Andrew Jackson's threatened removal: rule of law versus national
survival. Bonaparte an usurper, Bourbons expelled, but people must rule. U.S.
maxim not to meddle in European affairs. U.S. system distinct in interests, but
connected in commerce. England governed by merchants, not by common sense. Will
not permit U.S. to remain at peace, but will renew Orders in Council, resume
impressment, force war on U.S. as they forced France to become nation of
soldiers. Mr. and Mrs. Divers well. Peas in. Monticello family well. T. J.
Randolph's marriage. Peter Carr's death. Mentions Mr. and Mrs. Peachy Gilmer.
Acknowledges draft on Gibson & Jefferson. Congratulates T. J. on fact
that Joel Yancey will superintend his affairs.
His dismissal. Refers to Mr. Yancey. Wheat, oats, tobacco on own farm.
Requests return of gig harness. Mentions Anna Scott Marks.
Harness worn out, sends another replacing it. Regrets Martha Carr's death.
Notes involving T. J., Benjamin Jones, John Vaughan, and John Harvie. Flour
sales. Shipments from Shadwell and Bedford. Johnson brings cotton.
Plans for education of Francis Eppes. Good corn and wheat crops.
Harry will bring cotton instead of Mr. Johnson.
Rhode Island Resolutions, mentioning Richard Henry Lee, Francis Lightfoot Lee,
John Adams, Thomas Johnson, Edmund Randolph, William Fleming, John Fleming,
John Robinson, Peyton Randolph, Edmund Pendleton, George Wythe, and Richard
Bland. Virginia aristocracy isolated from European society. Wild Irish in
Valley of Virginia between Blue Ridge and northern mountains. Social strata:
aristocrats, half-breeds, pretenders, yeomanry, overseers. Bland's pamphlet,
Dickinson's Letters from a Pennsylvania Farmer. Allows quotes in loan office,
Josiah Philips cases, hut not on Henry and Lee addresses. Benjamin Harrison,
Robert C. Nicholas gave some information. T. J. role in Burgesses session
welcoming Lord Botetourt. T. J. prepared answer in 1775 to Lord North's
propositions at session called by Lord Dunmore. Mr. Nicholas represented James
City County at Williamsburg. T. J. first met Patrick Henry in 1759-60 at
Nathaniel West Dandridge's, whose sister Mrs. Spotswood married John Campbell.
To her dear uncle. Failure to hear from T. J. or Martha Randolph. Her recent
marriage. Request that he send money by Mr. Woods.
Randolph Jefferson dying, perhaps willing estate to wife, Mitchie B. Pryor
Jefferson.
Will have depositions taken, leaving nothing to [David] Michie's honesty.
Republicans pray for success of France. Reports of Wellington's victory.
Buckingham court business requiring T. J.'s attention. Illness in family.
T. J. gives Milligan directions for mailing a shipment of books.
Request that Clay visit Poplar Forest amidst the noise of hammers, saws, and
planes.
Will attend to draft. Sends note for renewal. Flour and wheat prices. Tobacco
prices high despite news from England.
Timber sawed for T. J.
Originally enclosed with Barnes' letter to T. J. of 1815 November 18.
In suit between Mitchie B. Jefferson, widow of Randolph Jefferson, and Thomas
Jefferson, Robert Lewis Jefferson, Field Jefferson, Isham Randolph Jefferson,
and James Lilburne Jefferson, sons of said Randolph Jefferson. Declaration
regarding his part in writing Randolph Jefferson's first will, and his belief
that it was not Randolph's intention to change that will while in sound and
healthy mind. Debts run up by Mrs. Jefferson, by writing forged orders.
Mentions Mr. Moon and Mr. Johnson, storekeepers; Zachariah Pryor; Anna Scott
Marks.
Requests reply to 1815 August 28, (Patrick Gibson to T. J.), which is copied on
verso.
Introducing Arthur Hopkins, grandson of sister Judith. His suit against Colonel
James settled out of court.
Recommendations, with reservations, of Dr. Jennings' steam bath. Printed in a
pamphlet on the nature of the remedy effected by these steam baths, with
letters and certificates of recommendation from many notables.
Bill for medical services.
Note, as Jefferson's agent, for $97.75 (paid 29 April 1816).
Renewal of his note. Sheriff's call for taxes soon to be met.
Directions for packing and shipping time-piece to Gibson & Jefferson;
expenses to be paid by [John] Vaughan. Requests one of Patterson's artificial
horizons made of platinum.
Mortification of Federalists at ridiculous issue of Hartford Convention.
Loan from the bank to pay taxes in Bedford County.
Receipt of T. J.'s letter regarding Roane's opinion in case of Martin vs.
Hunter. Expresses respect for T. J.'s opinion as a real authority.
Charles Bankhead a drunkard. Recommendations for possible treatment. References
to Martha Randolph, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and to Anne Randolph Bankhead.
Renewal of his notes. Payment provided through flour from his mill and tobacco
from Bedford. Payment of taxes to Clifton Harris, sheriff. Remittance to Joseph
Milligan, bookseller. Order for cask of Lisbon, bale of cotton.
Cider. Corn prices at Richmond. Sharp and Mr. Craven sold corn. Mr. Randolph
urges buying wheat. Mr. Ham.
Bond for $5500. Payment of $2750 plus interest noted on verso. 15 November
1816.
Remittances to General Kosciuszko delayed by his moving to Switzerland.
Reference to Baring Brothers & Co.
Observations made at the Peaks of Otter. Sends paper mullberries, charming near
a porch for dense shade. Mentions [Bowling?] Clarke.
Unidentified sick boy.
Continuation of Francis Eppes' education in French and Latin at Monticello.
Order on Gibson & Jefferson covers payment to Joel Yancey, Jeremiah A.
Goodman, and Mr. Cooney.
Solicits Cabell's aid for claim of Capt. Joseph Miller, formerly of England,
who prays confirmation of the will of his half-brother, Thomas Reed. Asks also
the aid of Thomas W. Maury and Mr. Baker. Disapproves seizure of Miller's funds
by the Literary Fund.
Account with Dawson, mentions Edmund Bacon and John Bacon. Payment by draft on
Richmond or cash. Partnership with John Watson.
College to be governed by a Board of Visitors who will appoint a treasurer and
proctor, establish professorships, lay down rules of government and discipline,
fix fees, and in general do what they deem necessary and proper. (Act was
adopted February 1816).
Household costs.
Wine sent while in Washington. Mr. Penn's fox grape cuttings to be sent care of
William F. Gray, Fredericksburg, to Milton.
Expects no opposition to Mr. Miller's petition. Some resistance to the bill for
establishing Central College. Questioning of powers given the professors to
imprison students. Possibility of a school for the deaf and dumb, taught by a
Mr. Braidwood, to be attached to the college. Recommends enlisting the
cooperation of Chapman Johnson, William G. Poindexter, Edward Watts and John W.
Green of the Senate. References to [Peter] Carr, [Thomas W.] Maury, and
[Charles] Yancey.
Remittance to General Kosciuszko, possibly through Baring Brothers.
Objections to the Central College bill. Papers in Captain Miller's case with
respect to the Reed estate. Copy of the bill to prevent obstructions in the
navigable watercourses of Virginia. Appropriations for Literary Fund and for
endowment of a professorship for teaching the deaf and dumb. Dr. Smith asks
recommendation of a textbook on the principles of government for use at William
and Mary. References to Chapman Johnson, John Locke, Jean Jacques Rousseau,
Jean Baptiste Say, and Charles Yancey.
Requests permission to publish T. J.'s letter to Peter Carr regarding the
establishment of Central College. Possible locations: Charlottesville,
Staunton, or Lexington. Move to shift seat of government to Staunton.
References to [Charles F.] Mercer.
Matters concerning Central College; duties of its Proctor; public school
system; disapproves of connection of Mr. Braidwood's school for the deaf and
dumb with the college; refuses to write about Central College to gentlemen
named, because his correspondence too burdensome.
Draft on Gibson in favor of T. J. Randolph, to be paid for by the sale of
flour.
If Louis Girardin's continuation of John Burk's history does not contain T.
J.'s account of Dabney Carr, Sr., (writer's father), will turn it over for
William Wirt's book. Proposed inscription for Carr's tombstone left in Philip
Mazzei's book.
Encloses conveyances for which Joseph Miller's bill is hung up.
Thanks Jackson for kind words in letter to George Ticknor. T. J. sending
Jackson letters to Ticknor, and Mr. Appleton, Consul at Leghorn. Dabney Terrell
of Kentucky will deliver T. J.'s letters to Jackson on his way to Geneva.
Encloses list of acts and journals, copies of which are in his library
purchased by Congress. Comments on the bill on the obstruction in navigable
waters. Hopes he can retain his canal. Recommends Destutt de Tracy's Review of
Montesquieu, to John A. Smith as best elementary book on government. Central
College Bill. Public school system for Virginia. Division of powers between
federal, state, and local governments. Stresses dividing counties into wards,
where every man may take active part in his government.
Remittance to General Kosciuszko. Copy of letter from Kosciuszko to Barnes
mentioning bills of exchange sent to Baring Brothers & Co.
Passage of bill for Central College, Mr. Miller's bill, and the bill respecting
navigable waters. Reference to [John W.] Green.
Sailing for France delayed by freezing of basin. [Thomas] Mann Randolph has
promise of midshipman's warrant. Albert Gallatin's letters expected. Governor
of Pennsylvania does not intend demanding him. Mentions Mr. Stevenson and
Martha T. Randolph.
Attempts to get money from father's estate so far unsuccessful. Has rented
ferry; wishes to rent part of Snowden. Plans to travel west. Step-mother,
Mitchie B. Jefferson, has removed to mother's house. Enclosures: two bills for
cloth and stockings from James Leitch and Bramham & Jones, one endorsed
by T. J.: "J Lilburne Jefferson."
Passage of Captain Miller's bill and of bill respecting navigable water;
rejection of lottery bill to purchase Triplett Estis' property. Possible
appropriation of U. S. surplus to Literary Fund. Modifications in Central
College Bill respecting powers of college proctor, glebe lands, and the
Literary Fund. Translation of Jean Baptiste Say's Traité d'economie
politique. Mentions William Cabell, John W. Green, Chapman Johnson, Thomas W.
Maury, and Wilson C. Nicholas.
Teneriffe wine from Dr. Fernandes, through Fox and Richardson, by Mr. Gilmer's
boat.
High rates of exchange prevent a remittance to Kosciuszko.
Publication of T. J.'s letter to Peter Carr. Appropriation of Virginia's U. S.
Government stock to education. Presbyterians in Lexington and Scotch-Irish in
Staunton will object to Albemarle as site for university since they hope to
move seat of government to Staunton. Washington College at Lexington the
bantling of the Federalists. Trouble with Colonel Monroe about caucus for an
electoral ticket. References to Wilson C. Nicholas and [Charles F.] Mercer.
Statement to balance due T. J. (from Scott?) after payment of land tax in
Campbell County.
Recommending that he translate Jean Baptiste Say's Traité d'economie
politique. Mentions Destutt de Tracy's Review of Montesquieu and William Duane.
Documents he worked out regarding Louisiana boundaries from the Perdido to the
Rio Bravo is now in his library, recently purchased by Congress. A copy is in
the State Department files; and the Virginia Argus printed a statement similar
to this. A manuscript history of the settlement of the country by Bernard de la
Harpe, proving the French claims to the Bravo as opposed to the Spanish, is in
the State Department files. Manuscript found in possession of the family of the
late Governor Messier. Mentions [Thomas?] Cooper, St. Denys Crosat.
Jefferson's man, Moses, at Farley's with broken leg. Cannot be moved.
Flour prices. Tobacco sales.
Tobacco prices. Flour prices Sales to P. F. Smith, John M. Warwick and William
Gilliat.
Presentation of money to Ellen Randolph. Purchase of stock in the Farmer's and
Mechanic's Bank from its cashier, C. Smith, for General Kosciuszko. Remittance
to the General. Reference to Joseph Nourse.
Originally enclosed with Barnes letter to T. J. of the same date.
Bill for bacon, corn, and carrying tobacco.
Advantages of dividing counties into wards for administrative and educational
purposes. Mentions letters to Joseph C. Cabell and John Adams.
Judge ill. Mr. Booker reported him unable to hold court to try Randolph
Jefferson's will. All essential witnesses ready.
Joel Yancey, overseer, statement of amount due Charles Clay, 27 April 1816.
Flour sales to William H. Hubbard and to Smith and Riddle. Mr. Warwick brought
flour at Col. Randolph's instructions.
American victory over English. T. J.'s and Addison's [sic] reputation high in
Europe. Discusses state of Poland and Alexander I's failure to recreate old
boundaries. At Soleure, Switzerland. Personal finances in U.S. England respects
U.S., not Europe, whose ministers corrupt. English and French commerce.
Wine and macaroni from Stephen Cathalan at Marseilles.
Sale of T. J.'s flour. Payment to Mr. Robertson and for taxes in Albemarle.
Invitation for peas and punch.
Bill for medical services to slaves 1813-1816, totaling $151.
Bill of lading for wine and macaroni.
Sale of Kosciuszko's treasury notes and purchase of bank stock. Remittance to
Kosciuszko delayed by high exchange rates. Banking services offered to Ellen
Randolph. President Madison's visit to Annapolis and naval review. Mentions
Dolly P. Madison.
Goods from Stephen Cathalan on ship Five Sisters. Encloses bill of lading.
Describes trip through low countries and France. Education in Geneva with Marc
Auguste Pictet. Report in Moniteur that Mexicans and South Americans losing.
Desire to go to Spain. Regards to Martha Randolph.
Maine's method of preparing hawthorne hedges is best. References to James
Henderson, Isaac Newton, Dobson's Encyclopedia, and Lord Karmes' translation of
Say's Traité d'economie politique. Implementation of General Assembly
act requiring an accurate map of each county.
Thanks for Maine's recipe for preparing hawthorn. Discussion of relative merits of hedgethorn, hawthorn, holly, pyracanthus, cedar for hedges. Translation of Say's
Encloses letter on his political ramblings.
Remittance to General Kosciuszko. Mentions James Monroe.
Re Tadeusz Kosciuszko's account. Originally enclosed with
Originally enclosed with
Jefferson asks Gelston, collector of the Port of New York, to ship a case of Barsac wine from Bordeaux to Richmond in care of Gibson & Jefferson. The wine was originally sent to New York by Consul John Martin Baker via the brig General Ward.
Superiority of thorn hedges. Surveying for the map authorized by the Assembly (Herman Böÿe's
Account of General Kosciuszko's resources. Bill of exchange for the General
sent to Baring Brothers & Co., London. Transferal of government stock
into bank stock. Exchange bought from Smith & Riddle, Richmond, drawn
by A. P. Heinrich, Baltimore, on John Rapp, London.
Transfer of General Kosciuszko's government stock into bank stock.
Directors of Rivanna Company to discuss Shadwell Mills and lock. Mr.
Meriwether's basin. To Bedford. Rivanna Company was authorized by Acts of
Legislature, 1794, 1805, and 1806, to open Rivanna River to Milton, later to
Moore's Ford opposite Charlottesville. T. J.'s dam blocks navigation; lock
needed.
Directors of Rivanna Company to discuss Shadwell Mills and lock. Mr. Meriwether's basin.
Returns Cabell's papers. Requests his letter be kept out of public papers.
Wirt's
Jefferson writes concerning an invoice requested by Gelston, the collector of the port of New York. He sends some letters and papers, asks that some books be forwarded to Richmond, and promises to remit the cost of the books and some wine as soon as Gelston informs him of the amount.
Revisions for Wirt's
Questions concerning William Livingstone, U.S. House of Representatives, John
Jay, Richard Henry Lee. Edward Foy was Lord Dunmore's secretary. Thomas Nelson
President of Assembly at William Nelson's death in Hanover. William Henry and
John Syme cowards. John Page, member of committee, thought Patrick Henry a
coward. Committee of Safety refused commands to William Byrd and Henry.
Distrust between Patrick Henry and Edmund Pendleton. Compares Demosthenes and
Henry. Henry glad to leave Congress at Philadelphia. George Washington's
military law.
Have
Difficulties in transferring Kosciuszko's stock into his own name. Request for
powers of attorney from Kosciuszko and T. J. Collection of dividends from the
Bank of Columbia.
Manuscript received at Poplar Forest relates to time of T. J.'s service in
Europe. Josiah Philips, Edmund Randolph, and Patrick Henry. St. George Tucker's
Blackstone's Commentaries.
Concerning Charles Bankhead's alcoholism and consequent insanity. His
plantation going to ruin. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Receipt of T. J.'s and Kosciuszko's powers of attorney. Remittance to
Kosciuszko. Note forwarded to [Joseph] Milligan.
Account.
Jefferson writes concerning a cask of wine.
Old Virginia aristocracy preserved by entail. Wirt's
Difficulties in replacing a protested bill of exchange sent to Kosciuszko.
Transfer to Kosciuszko's name of his Bank of Columbia stock and government
stock. Reference to Baring Brothers of London, Smith & Riddle of
Richmond, and Buckley & Abbott of New York.
Form for transfer of government stock and Bank of Columbia stock from T. J.'s
name to Kosciuszko's. Bill of exchange, received from Smith & Biddle to
replace one protested, on its way to Baring Brothers.
Martin (slave) to stay at Monticello until skilled in turning wood. Health
improving. Greetings from Martha Eppes.
Will send deed.
Jefferson authorizes Barnes to transfer to Tadeusz Kosciuszko "all the stock of the United States standing to my credit on the books of the Treasury as well as all my shares in the Bank of Columbia."
Concerning T. J.'s effort to renew cordiality between James Monroe and Nicholas
broken when Nicholas supported Madison for the presidency.
Orders needles.
Cornerstone laid October 6, 1817.
Requests his attention to the petition of the Viscount Barziza, grandchild of
Lucy Ludwell Paradise, for his share in her estate. Requests him to oppose
Capt. [W. D.?] Meriwether's petition for turnpike from Rockfish Gap to Moore's
Ford.
Enclosing Barnes' account with Kosciuszko for the years 1815 and 1816, with his
notes to Kosciuszko relative to the account.
Cabell to oppose the petition to which T. J. is opposed, and attend to Count
Barziza's petition. Translation of Say's Traité d'economie politique.
Copy of a banking bill enclosed. Failure to increase the Literary Fund as
recommended by the governor. Col. [Samuel?] Taylor author of petition from Port
Royal. Appointment of Cabell as a Visitor of Central College. Difficulty in
obtaining money for colleges. Possible site for the University in Staunton.
References to Thomas W. Maury.
Difficulty in changing government stock and Bank of Columbia stock to
Kosciuszko's name. Encloses powers of attorney for this purpose.
Education of Francis Eppes. Martin (slave) learning to turn posts tolerably.
Pleased that Eppes is returning to the U. S. Senate. References to Anne
Bankhead, Martha Randolph, and Martha Eppes.
Award by Dabney and Peter Minor, arbiters in controversy between T. J. and
Frances, Lucy, and Nancy C. Henderson, minor heirs of Bennett Henderson,
regarding rent on lands belonging to said minor heirs and held illegally by T.
J. T. J. to pay $766.80 for rent. Receipt for amount from W. D. Meriwether,
attorney for heirs. Mentions Craven Peyton, James L. Henderson, and John
Henderson.
Kosciuszko's account. Transfer of government and Bank of Columbia stock to his
name completed.
Rejection of Count Barziza's petition. Is attending to Turnpike Bill. Hewing
down of mammoth bank bill. References to Thomas W. Maury, [Joseph] Milligan
(bookseller), William C. Rives, Tracy's Political Economy, and Archibald
Thweatt.
Report on Turnpike Bill, bill to call a convention, bill to equalize senatorial
districts (modeled after bill reported by T. J., Pendleton, and Wythe in 1779),
and the University Bill. Mentions Archibald Thweatt and Charles Yancey.
Covering copy of a form required to receive interest on Kosciuszko's public
stock.
Request from Judge Peters for a model of Thomas Mann Randolph's hillside plow.
Anne Bankhead's health. References to John Bankhead, Joseph C. Cabell, Captain
Clarke, Thomas W. Maury, Dabney Minor, and Charles Yancey.
Letter and seeds by Bessy. University of Virginia Board of Visitors. Madison to
join John Hartwell Cocke, David Watson, Joseph Carrington Cabell, and James
Monroe, at Monticello.
Has sold corn promised to T. J.
Inclosing a copy of the National Messenger which contains two letters from
President Adams to Judge [William] Cushing. Mentions T. Dalton.
Scuppernong wine. Marseilles fig, paper mulberry, and cuttings of Lombardy
poplar from France. Prickly locust (Robinia hispida) and snowberry bush brought
from Pacific by Capt. Lewis. Mentions gooseberry bush.
Sends Maine's recipe for preparation of haws found in Brown's Rural Affairs.
Jefferson returns sheets from a copy of dictionary he received from Dufief and requests the correct sheets
Road from Orange Fork near Lewis' Ferry on lands of Richard Sampson, T. J.
Randolph, and T. J. to mouth of Chapel Branch. Road on Charles L. Bankhead's
lands from near Charlottesville to Secretary's Ford, thence to mouth of Chapel
Branch. Road from Moore's Creek to area of Colle. Committee: Joseph Coleman,
Benjamin Childress, Andrew Hart, Robert McCullock, Jr., John Slaughter,
Brightberry Brown, and Horsley Goodman.
Business in Washington prevents attending Central College. Board of Visitors.
Mentions Bizet. To Monticello when Board meets next.
Asking him to superintend the building of Central College. Board of Visitors:
James Madison, James Monroe, John Hartwell Cocke, Joseph C. Cabell, David
Watson, and T. J. Mentions John Neilson.
Accepts job superintending construction of Central College, with John Neilson.
Plan for house for James Monroe. Gift of two books from Capt. Robert Simington,
Baker's Chronicle and the History of the Holy Wars, 1684.
Inability to attend meeting of the Board of Visitors of Central College.
References to Bedford and Goochland counties, Enniscorthy, John Hartwell Cocke,
James Madison, and David Watson.
Plans for reducing his debts have failed in past due to Embargo, war, and
drought. Wheat and tobacco crops promising. Draft on Gibson & Jefferson
will pay for drafts on Robertson in favor of Nimrod Darnell, William Miller,
and Robert Miller.
Grape slips from North Carolina for T. J. Plans to locate Francis Eppes at
Richmond as superior to Lynchburg. Letter to Colonel Burton from Gen. Calvin
Jones regarding the scuppernong grape. Shipment of wine by Colonel Burton
through Mr. Gibson of Richmond. John Randolph's chance in the election. News of
Martha Randolph and Thomas J. Randolph. Eppes obliged to give up wine and
spirits.
Account balancing wheat sent to Mitchell for flour and bacon received.
Meeting of the Board of Visitors. Mentions Enniscorthy, Joseph Cabell, James
Madison, James Monroe, and David Watson.
Payment to Mr. Burton for Scuppernong wine. Revolution in England unavoidable.
Meeting of the visitors of Central College: Joseph C. Cabell, John Hartwell
Cocke, T. J., James Madison, James Monroe, and David Watson. Hopes to start
work in languages at Central College next spring.
Payment to Mr. Burton for Scuppernong wine. Revolution in England unavoidable.
Meeting of the visitors of Central College: Joseph C. Cabell, John Hartwell
Cocke, T. J., James Madison, James Monroe, and David Watson. Hopes to start
work in languages at Central College next spring.
T. J. and John Hartwell Cocke jointly to be interim Central College Proctor.
Also signed by John Hartwell Cocke, James Monroe, and James Madison.
Requesting his aid in forwarding letters to [Richard?] Terrell in Europe.
Cast of Ceracchi's bust of T. J. Plans for Central College buildings. Contains
rough sketch of T. J.'s early idea for the ground plans, showing seven
pavilions around an open space with grass and trees.
Encloses letters from Kosciuszko, Baring Brothers & Co., and Buckley
& Abbott. Plans for visit to Monticello delayed by arrival of his
grandchildren, J. A. Duryee, a Yale graduate, and Maria Duryee. References to
Timothy Dwight, Joseph Milligan, and his nephew, Samuel Milligan.
T. J. writes to Leschot, a Swiss watchmaker in Charlottesville, requesting repair of a watch belonging to his friend Louis H. Giradin and extending an invitation to dine at Monticello.
Visit to Monticello. Books from Joseph Milligan.
Awaits a horse or carriage to climb Monticello mountain.
Mr. Wood's school. Francis to study arithmetic using Bezout, Latin, and Greek.
Greetings from Mrs. Randolph to Mrs. Eppes.
Necessity of majority rule must be learned in Spanish America.
Belief in the strength of republican structure of the U. S. as its size grows,
contrary to Montesquieu.
Perry's agreement to do all carpenter and joiner's work on a pavilion at
Central College for the same prices paid by James Madison to James Dinsmore for
work at Montpellier.
Deed to 196 3/4 acres of land one mile above Charlottesville on the Staunton
Road for the use of Central College. Acknowledgment of deed by Mrs. Frances T.
Perry, 7 July 1817, witnessed by Micajah Woods and William Woods.
Agreed upon Perry's site for Central College. Perry to do wood work. Chisolm to
meet T. J. in Lynchburg to secure bricklayer. Hopes for subscriptions. Mentions
Mr. Nelson.
Discusses site for Central College.
Asks legal opinion on deed from Lewis to Lewis. Sends copy of Wickham's and
William Wirt's opinions. Note by T. J.: Peyton is bona fide purchaser and C. L.
Lewis guilty of fraud by his silence.
Enclosing notes he has signed.
Sale of watches for Louis Leschute, mentioning watchmakers and repairmen, Mr.
Eckles and Morris Tobias of London.
Adjustment of T. J.'s account. Mr. Wheat's report that he has seen Thurston.
Thanks for his visit to Monticello.
Benjamin Elliot's Republican address to Charleston '76 Association.
Remittance enclosed for Louis Leschute. Books from Joseph Milligan forwarded to
Mr. Gray, Fredericksburg.
Board of Visitors' meeting. Beginning of construction work at Central College.
Mentions James Madison.
Receipt of mahogany. Order for locks, handles, and bolts, to be paid for by
Patrick Gibson.
Account for the years 1814-1817. Mentions [John] Armstrong, Gales &
Seaton, Gibson & Jefferson, Tadeusz Kosciuszko, and Dolly Madison.
Soliciting funds for Central College. Advantages of location; general plans;
personnel of Board of Visitors.
Soliciting funds for Central College. Advantages of location; general plans;
personnel of Board of Visitors.
Mr. Fisher not paid by Mr. Dufief. Flour sales. Mentions V. W. Southall.
Introducing M. and Mme. A. F. de Laage, lately removed to Lynchburg from
Charlottesville.
Catalog of English books sold by Barrois at Paris. Subscriptions to Central
College from Albemarle, Amherst, Campbell, Lancaster, Northumberland, Richmond,
and Westmoreland counties. Death of Cabell's mother. Comments of T. J.'s
manuscript on meteorological subjects. References to William Brent, George
Cabell, John Camm, Hill Carter, Sterling Claiborne, Ellyson Currie, Thomas
Eubanks, David S. Garland, Spottswood Garland, William J. Lewis, James Madison,
Roderick McCullock, William Pope, Robert Rives, Mr. Ritchie, Henry St. George
Tucker, Robert Walker, and Edmund Winston.
Progress of construction at Central College. Superiority of stone-and
brickworkers near Lynchburg.
Plans advancing for college of general science, supported by public
subscription and perhaps by Virginia legislature, which granted constitution
and made Governor its patron. Visitors James Monroe, James Madison, Joseph C.
Cabell, John Hartwell Cocke, David Watson, and T. J. Construction underway near
Charlottesville on pavilion for professor of languages. To teach Greek and
Latin, history and rhetoric, perhaps French, Spanish, Italian, and German. Asks
Cooper to recommend person. Not common school of Yankee Latin. Classical
scholars among Irish immigrants and at Dublin College. Will plan other
pavilions in the future. Mathematical and physiological sciences. Offers Cooper
zoology, botany, mineralogy, chemistry, anatomy, and law. Mathematician from
Europe. 200-300 students expected initially. William and Marv to deteriorate to
grammar school because of poor climate. Charlottesville climate ideal. Free
moral and political climate compensates for brawling Presbyterian and Baptist
ministers. Invites visit. Fredericksburg and Charlottesville stage to bring
Cooper to Monticello, to meet Mr. Correa.
Encloses bill for establishing a system of public education (14 pp.) and an act
for establishing elementary schools (4 pp.). Remarks on legal phraseology.
Lawyers' double talk compared to simple English of the ancient statutes which
T. J. tried to use in 1776. Bill provides for primary schools for all at common
expense, colleges spaced at convenient distances throughout the state, and as a
capstone a University in the central part of the state. List of white
inhabitants of the state divided into the nine collegiate districts.
Returns Barrois' catalog. Requests he not be known as author of the bill for
elementary schools. Has written to Christopher Clarke and Charles Johnston
regarding subscriptions to Central College. Mentions [Thomas] Cooper.
Asks T. J. to appoint someone to replace John Barnes upon his death to manage
financial affairs in U.S. Mentions James Madison. Comments on oppression of
Poland, and government of U.S. Urges military college.
Present position at the University of Pennsylvania precarious because students
in medicine forced to hear Dr. John R. Coxe's lectures in preference to his.
Has been offered post at William and Mary which he will accept if they meet his
conditions concerning his library and mineral collection. Would like to see
medical school set up in Virginia, perhaps in Richmond. Mentions Burwell
Bassett and John Augustine Smith.
Will write as soon as he can give decision about offer of professorship at
Central College. Discusses Destutt de Tracy' Eléments
d'idéologie, which Maclure imported for [Joseph C.?] Cabell.
Recommending European wines. Offers letters to Cathalan, Consul at Marseilles,
and Appleton, Consul at Leghorn. Mentions Capt. Bernard Peyton as importer.
Describes Roussillon, Hermitage, Florence, and Claret of Marseilles wines.
No reply from Varro in Frankfort, Ky. Discusses possibility of accepting
professorship at Central College. Filling of other faculty posts at the
college. Has refused position at William and Mary. Possibility of medical
college at Richmond. Mentions Correa da Serra and Burwell Bassett.
Hopes he will accept offer at Central College. Correa da Serra and Robert Walsh
will be in Charlottesville.
Subscriptions for Central College not encouraging in Petersburg. Recommends a
lottery. War taxes, prematurely ended, might have been applied to the Literary
Fund.
Unable to visit T. J. because of work on lectures and correcting press for
William Wirt's Life of Patrick Henry. Refusal of position at William and Mary.
Classical tutor for Central College. Mentions Mr. Sanders [Robert Saunders?] of
Williamsburg.
Visits by relatives, Mr. Burton, Mr. Lane, and families, illness among slaves,
and pressure of the tobacco crop prevent his visiting T. J. Will subscribe to
Central College. Plans for Francis to attend in the spring. His own illness.
References to Ellen. Cornelia. and Martha Randolph.
Corn sales.
Cornerstone being laid at Central College. Urges that David Knight leave at
once for his work.
Front and side elevations.
Delay in arriving at Board of Visitors meeting due to the meeting of the
Association for an Agricultural Society. References to John Hartwell Cocke,
James Madison, James Monroe, Judge [Archibald?] Stewart, and David Watson.
Calls meeting of Board of Visitors to consider letter from Thomas Cooper.
Mentions James Madison and James Monroe. Note from Cabell and Cocke to Watson
on same sheet suggesting change in time of Agricultural Society Meeting.
Plan for schools and colleges throughout the state of Virginia. Copy of
membership list of Cincinnati left at Monticello. John Wayles Eppes endeavoring
to secure subscribers at Buckingham Court House. Advises delay on the report to
the Agricultural Society. Mentions John Hartwell Cocke, Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., and Arthur Young's Annals.
Dupont de Nemours' treatise worth publishing; suggests Robert Walsh publish it
in his American Register. Discusses translation of French passage. Correa da
Serra to live in Washington with Walsh. Thomas Cooper and George Ticknor
possible professors at Central College. Hopes legislature will select Central
College as site of University.
Plan for a system of education "within the compass of our funds." Refuses to
sacrifice public good for local interest by including petty academies and
colleges throughout the state in his plans. Progress of construction at Central
College slow. Mentions [William Cabell] Rives.
Withholds his decision regarding Central College position. If lectures can be
arranged with Dr. John R. Coxe, may stay at University of Pennsylvania. Asks
about classical tutor, Stack, formerly of Carlisle College, known by William
Duane. Recommends an Irishman formerly employed by Robert Patterson, as best
mathematician in United States. James Semple, Rector of William and Mary
College, has sent notice of election to professorship of chemistry, despite his
declining.
T. J.'s draft in favor of Mr. Southall and drafts for taxes in Albemarle and in
Bedford will be paid by flour sent to Richmond by Mr. Colclaser, one of T. J.'s
mill tenants.
Has watch from Leschot for Martha Eppes. Recommends all repair be done by
Leschot. Recommends Monroe's plan for militia. Wisdom of economy and clearing
of debts in time of peace.
Flour. No cotton.
Renewal of his note by the Bank of Virginia. Flour being shipped for T. J. by
Mr. Colclaser in the hands of [Bernard] Peyton.
Recommending Thomas Eston Randolph for the office of Postmaster, Richmond,
replacing Dr. [William] Foushee.
Will accept William and Mary offer renewed by Mr. Brown unless Central College
can offer salary the following spring.
Flour sales to E. Williams and Joseph A. Weed. Reports from England of rise in
flour prices stir local market. Note renewed in U.S. Bank.
Enquires about classics position offered him at Central College. Would prefer
mathematics chair. Sends notice of Greek-English lexicon by Gilbert Wakefield.
Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Agreement with David Knight for work at Central College to be paid for by draft
on Alexander Garrett. Mentions Samuel J. Harrison.
Johnson's delay in shipment of T. J.'s flour.[
Unless salary assured from Central College from April next, must accept William
and Mary offer.
Will make survey.
Hopes Philadelphia students can have option to attend his lectures so he can
remain at University of Pennsylvania until Central College ready. Might arrange
for professorship of physical sciences to start sooner than planned to
accommodate him. No one near Lynchburg remembers Stack. Plans to have
distinguished professors from Edinburgh for Central College.
Letter to Wood was from self and not from Visitors of Central College.
Understood his answer as refusal of classics professorship. Plans to procure
professors from Europe. Thanks for information on Gilbert Wakefield's
Greek-English Lexicon.
Notes on the land lines of Poplar Forest. Survey of roads from Campbell Court
House to Poplar Forest.
Subscriptions to Central College from [Henry St. George?] Tucker and John
Coalter. Plan for primary schools throughout the state. Opposition to Central
College from Federalists, bigots, members of the Society of Cincinnati, and
from friends of Washington College at Lexington. William and Mary people are
liberal. References to Judge Brooke, John W. Green, Armistead Holmes, Chapman
Johnson, and Edward Watts.
Accepts professorship of chemistry, mineralogy, philosophy, and law beginning
following summer. Trustees of University of Pennsylvania rejected proposals to
share John R. Coxe's students. William and Mary has elected Hare to post
offered to Cooper. Adam Seybert, Mr. Cloud, or Zaccaheus Collins will value his
mineral collection before shipment. Relative merits of Edinburgh, Oxford,
Cambridge, Eton, Westminster, Harrow, and Winchester as sources of faculty.
Lauds advice of Sir William Jones on translating foreign languages. Mr. Stack
now at Centerville, Md.
Accepts post at Central College. Confirms his letter of yesterday sent to
Poplar Forest.
University business
University business
John leaves in morning. Purchases, including corn, from Mr. Higginbotham, Mr.
Bankhead, and John Flagg. Turkeys, coopers, carpenter. Payment received from
Gibson & Jefferson. Apologizes for questioning T. J.'s judgment on
interest due. Canal work.
Estimate for making and laying bricks at Central College. Mentions Samuel J .
Harrison.
Flour sold to Robert K. Jones.
Jefferson's ideas regarding the bill providing for the establishment of primary
schools, academies, colleges, and a university. Discussion of whether education
should be compulsory.
Forwards for his approval copy of report of Visitors of Central College to
Governor of Virginia. Plan for a general scheme of education, ward schools,
colleges, one university. Urges conciliation of Charles Fenton Mercer, author
of rival plan.
Goods from Norfolk by Mr. Gilmore.
Proposal for plastering at Central College.
Subscriptions and donations to Central College. Report of the Visitors to the
Governor. General education bill for Virginia. Thomas Cooper has accepted
position at Central College.
High wages of bricklayers in Lynchburg. Asks Richmond prices. Reply must be
immediate so he can answer Matthew Brown of Lynchburg.
Brickwork at Central College. Mentions David Knight.
Returns letters of Messrs. [James C.?] Picket[t] and Albert Gallatin. Reference
to [Richard?] Terrell.
Brothers urge move to Missouri. Asks salary increase. Compares own to overseers
of James Monroe, Tufton, Mr. Higginbotham, Mr. Burnley.
Opposition by members of the Society of Cincinnati to Central College,
preferring to give funds to Washington College. Presbyterians oppose because T.
J. is an infidel. Opposition in the Assembly to setting up a system of public
education in Virginia. Encloses copy of letter sent to Robert Scott, Chairman
of Committee for Schools and Colleges
Death of General Kosciuszko.
Report of the Visitors of Central College to the Governor. Subscriptions.
Delays writing to Edinburgh until the legislature acts. Recommends
Requests information regarding lands of Mr. Poinsot des Essarts. Report
[regarding Central College] sent to Mr. Madison.
Mr. Short's reconveyance of Indian Camp lands to Higginbotham.
Contracts for brickwork. Mentions Matthew Brown, Clifton Harris.
This is an early study for Pavilion VII, the first building erected. It shows
an elevation of the pavilion with adjacent dormitories and Chinese railings,
and plans of the first and second floors. On back is an early study of the Lawn
showing nine identical paviliions; the specifications begin: "The walls of the
Pavilion are 116 feet running measure." See N-23.
Drawn by Dr. William Thornton.
One of three variants.
One of three variants.
Drawn by Dr. William Thornton. Edmund S. Campbell thought this might be the
source of the design for Old Sweet Springs, Berkeley, West Virginia.
While decorative, the walls are not particularly strong.
Copies of the minutes belonging to James Breckinridge. Some of the notes date
from 1814, with the minutes of the Trustees of Albemarle Academy. (See
"Bibliography of Unprinted Official Records" in sixth Annual Report of the
Archivist, Univ. of Va., 1935-36).
Official minutes of the University of Virginia Board of Visitors, kept by T. J. as Rector from 1817-1826. The earlier notes are signed by T. J. and other members of the Board, Joseph C. Cabell, John Hartwell Cocke, James Madison, James Monroe, and David Watson. Members of the Board in later years who did not sign: James Breckenridge, Chapman Johnson, George Loyall, and Robert B. Taylor. The University of Virginia also owns preliminary notes made by T. J. for later copying (35 pp.), as well as the copies of the minutes belonging to Joseph C. Cabell, John Hartwell Cocke, James Monroe, and James Breckenridge. Some of the notes date from 1814, with the minutes of the Trustees of Albemarle Academy. The minutes after the spring meeting of 1826 (pp. 107-185) in this volume are in the hand of the Secretary of the Board, Nicholas P. Trist. (See
Copies of the minutes belonging to Joseph Carrington Cabell. Some of the notes
date from 1814, with the minutes of the Trustees of Albemarle Academy. The
notes for 1826 March 4 and 5 (2 pp.) have interlineations in T. J.'s hand. (See
"Bibliography of Unprinted Official Records" in sixth Annual Report of the
Archivist, Univ. of Va., 1935-36).
Copies of the minutes belonging to John Hartwell Cocke. Some of the notes date
from 1814, with the minutes of the Trustees of Albemarle Academy. (See
"Bibliography of Unprinted Official Records" in sixth Annual Report of the
Archivist, Univ. of Va., 1935-36).
Pocket memorandum book containing specifications, ink drawings, and other data
used and compiled by T. J. while directing the construction of the University
of Virginia (Central College until 1819). Description of proposed buildings,
style of architecture, measurements, materials to be used, and the amount of
brick or stone required. Specification book dated on cover July 18, 1819.
In folder with other fragments: financial figures (N-327.1), one 3" x 5 3/4",
giving dimensions for "Perry's Houses" (N-327.2), cost per acres (N-327.3),
forms (N-327.4), the Rotunda in relation to the road (N-327.5), and a plat of
land with area (N-327.6).
Encloses copy of report of the Board of Visitors to the governor. Requests
their approval of Thomas Cooper's appointment to physiological professorship,
with an ad interim appointment to the classical school. Bricklayers' terms.
Subscriptions. Enclosure: estimate of the objects of application of Central
College funds.
Encloses letter from Major Christopher Tompkins regarding the price of
bricklaying for Central College. Essay in the Enquirer by Mr. Giles. Prospects
not good for the general education bill. Receipt of the papers of Poinsot des
Essarts. Information regarding subscriptions to Central College from William
Brent, Mr. Currie, and Creed Taylor. References to Wilson C. Nicholas, James P.
Preston, Mr. Brown (bricklayer), and Mr. Night (bricklayer).
Report to the governor of Virginia, concerning the progress and prospects of
Central College. Financial report. Copy sent to James Monroe for his approval.
Pleased by Cooper's acceptance of physiological professorship. Cooper to open
classical school in July. Plan to establish additional professorships when
funds permit.
Enjoyed John Playfair's presentation of mathematical history; asks him to print unedited Destutt de Tracy manuscript,
Application for professorship of oriental literature, German, and Hebrew.
Enclosure: prospectus for the first American edition of Van der Hooght's Hebrew
Bible.
Financing a general education system for Virginia.
Financial aid for Central College from the legislature.
Central College subscriptions.
Search regarding land will be carried out for T. J. in the Register's Office.
Copy of the Report of the Visitors circulated in the Assembly. Copy of T. J.'s
letters regarding primary schools given to Robert Scott, Chairman of the
Committee on Schools and Colleges. Motion to move the capital. Opposition to
Central College by the Washington College people. Recommends that William
Brent, John T. Brooke, John Hartwell Cocke, and George Poindexter run for the
Assembly. Bank loan being negotiated. Recommends annuity from the Literary Fund
as best income for Central College. Encloses note from Chancellor Creed Taylor
regarding T. J.'s proposed system of public education. References to Jesse W.
Garth, James Madison, Robert Mallory, Dabney Minor, and James Monroe.
Disappointment in the bill reported by the Committee of Schools and Colleges.
Visitors will be personally responsible for a bank loan to Central College.
Movement of seat of government from Richmond to the West postponed.
Death of Caspar Wistar may change situation at University of Pennsylvania,
since Dr. John R. Coxe wishes to take materia medica chair.
To the President of the Bank of Virginia, covering reports by the Visitors of
Central College, given to enable the bank to judge the merits of a loan sought
in anticipation of subscriptions.
Agreeing to lend money to Central College for 60 days with renewal of notes
possible.
Fears failure of general education bill for Virginia. Requests T. J. to draw
bill for annuity from Literary Fund for endowment of professorships. Inquires
with regard to Des Essarts' land patents. References to Robert Scott, Samuel
Taylor, and [George J.] Davison.
Loan offered by John Brockenbrough, President of the Bank of Virginia, better
than can be obtained from Benjamin Hatcher of the Farmer's Bank. Necessity for
the Visitors to sign the notes as individuals. References to Wilson C. Nicholas
and David Watson.
Inquiries regarding Poinsot des Essarts' land patents. Back-country opposition
to T. J.'s general education bill. Opposition to Central College from friends
of Lexington and Staunton. Recommends selection of men such as General [John
George] Jackson in the Northwest of Virginia and William Burwell from the
Southwest. References to Mr. Johnson, General Kosciuszko, and Peter Carr.
Laments death of Dr. Caspar Wistar. Engagement with Central College will not
prevent Cooper's accepting better position at Pennsylvania caused by vacancy.
T. J.'s letter published in the Enquirer to help the general education bill,
omitting T. J.'s estimate of the large amount of money necessary. Reference to
William Cabell, Wilson C. Nicholas, and Lewis Somers (i.e., Summers).
Interest of the Wayles estate in Byrd's Lottery.
Introducing Lewis Summers of Kanawha County.
Enquiries regarding Poinsot des Essarts' land. Failure of T. J.'s general
education bill, with only a small appropriation for education of the poor, due
to interests from Lexington and Staunton and to the Presbyterians, aided by a
junto from the middle country delegation (Charles Yancey, Thomas Miller, Robert
Mallory, and Charles Everett). Possibility of an appropriation for Central
College. References to Francis T. Brooke, Dabney Carr, John W. Green, Thomas
Hill, and Chapman Johnson.
Regrets his "intermedling" in the education bill. Subscriptions for Central
College. Requests all of Board of Visitors to visit him whenever near
Monticello to help make decisions between formal meetings.
Central College subscriptions. Mentions Mr. Baker, Thomas Jefferson Randolph,
and George Skipwith.
Inability to collect any subscriptions or to subscribe himself to the Central
College fund.
Bill providing for education of poor, an appropriation for the University, and
the setting up of the Rockfish Gap Commission passed the Senate.
Expects an opening at University of Pennsylvania. Appreciative of Central
College's liberal conduct. Medical faculty has recommended Augustine Smith of
Williamsburg for Wistar's post. Plans to come to Virginia with Correa da Serra.
Passage of the Rockfish Gap Bill. Asks T. J. to serve as a commissioner.
Appointments in the hands of the president and directors of the Literary Fund,
three fifths of whom are from beyond the mountains. Urges immediate work on
buildings of Central College because of opposition from Federalists,
Presbyterian clergy, and the entire back country. Mentions James Madison.
Subscriptions to Central College.
James Madison will serve on Rockfish Gap Commission. Thinks it better for
Cabell to serve rather than himself.
Selection of members of the Rockfish Gap Commission. Visit to Monticello.
Recommends Francis Eppes II be sent to Mr. Dasheel (Dashiell?) in New London,
Va., until Central College opens. Birth of a sixth grandson. Patsy doing well.
Plans for meeting Francis.
Rivalry between Washington College, Rockbridge College, and Central College as
to the site for the University. Offer by a Mr. Robinson of Lexington to leave
his estate to the University if located there. Requests T. J. to urge Wilson J.
Cary, John Hartwell Cocke, Randolph Harrison, and Washington Trueheart to serve
in House of Delegates as friends of Central College. References to John Wayles
Eppes.
Requests information for a biography of Tadeusz Kosciuszko to be written by Mr.
Gullien. Administration of General Kosciuszko's estate.
Requests information for a biography of Tadeusz Kosciuszko to be written by Mr. Gullien. Administration of General Kosciuszko's estate.
Covers Mr. Lightfoot's letter requesting a favor of T. J.
Returning a letter to T. J. Mentions a letter to [Richard?] Terrell.
Lending Jefferson a copy of the Oxford and Cambridge guide.
Previous inquests established that T. J.'s dam above Shadwell mill not harmful,
or infringement of public rights. An aid to navigation, already did most of
Rivanna Company's work by getting through South West mountains. Company built
locks above mill, interfering with its water supply, and placed toll house near
mill. Directors profiting at T. J.'s expense. Mentions Albemarle Co., Milton,
Moore's ford, Secretary's ford, Sandy Falls, Potomac River, James River,
Rappahannock River, Peter Jefferson, Thomas Mann Randolph, Peter Minor, John
Brown, and directors George Divers, William D. Meriwether, Nimrod Bramham,
Dabney Minor, and John Kelly. Appended letter, copy 1817 July 23, George
Divers, Farmington, to T. J. claiming overriding rights of canal company.
Appended document, copy, 1817 August 7, T. J. approves insertion of above
letter. Appended document, copy, 1818 April 7, Rivanna Company claims
precedence. T. J. cannot include Rivanna River as his property. Mentions Ray's
ford, Stuart & Coalter, Richard Sampson, Richard Farrar and Mr.
Henderson. Copies certified by N. H. Lewis and William S. Eskridge.
Urges him to try for the legislature rather than the cul-de-sac, William and
Mary College. Visit of Correa da Serra and Thomas Cooper.
Letter from James Madison to Thomas Jefferson submitting his first donation for
founding the "Central College," which would become the University of Virginia.
Docketed in Jefferson's hand on verso, "Madison Ja., Montpellier [missing text on margin]
recd M [missing text on margin]".
Letter at Flood's. To Monticello. Mr. Dashiell will board Francis. Greek of
Xenophon's Cyropaedia preferable to Lucian. Mr. Yancey can get books at
Cotton's in Lynchburg. Bezout and Euclid. Francis to sleep alone to avoid itch
common at Dr. Carr's school. Subscription papers for Central College. Literary
Fund and University.
Jefferson orders "2 canteens of best spirits."
Requests private settlement of his share of Bennett Henderson estate, which his
brother James L. Henderson deeded to Craven Peyton while Bennett H. Henderson
was a minor. William D. Meriwether has full power of attorney.
Requests procuring of a workman, Mr. Jones, to examine slate quarries and to
work at Central College.
Covering a letter for [Richard?] Terrell.
Requesting instructions for bricklayers.
Choice for chemistry chair to he made soon at University of Pennsylvania. Sends
syllabus of lectures.
Applies for work as painter, glazier at University.
Rates to be charged on Mr. A. S. Brockenbrough's "new houses" (Central College
buildings).
Excuses for not being able to dine with T. J.
Land in West. Mentions Mr. Randolph.
Enclosing a letter to [Richard?] Terrell.
Transfers Central College lands and properties in Albemarle County to Literary Fund for benefit of University of Virginia as permitted by act of Legislature.
Transfers Central College lands and properties in Albemarle County to Literary
Fund for benefit of University of Virginia as permitted by act of Legislature.
Witnessed by Frank Carr, James Leitch, James Brown, and Alexander Garrett,
Clerk of Albemarle County Court.
Plows. No payment from Mr. Randolph. Payment from Mr. Dawson.
Sends by his brother William the signatures of Central College subscribers in
Nelson County, agreeing to the conveyance of the property of Central College to
the Commonwealth of Virginia, if the University of Virginia is located on the
site of the college.
T. J.'s preliminary draft of the Rockfish Gap Report. Importance of education
to the general welfare. Curriculum for the University. Calculation of center of
population to prove that Central College is the proper site for the University.
Undated formal expression of leave-taking, thanking them for acknowledging his
feeble services and for the spirit of order and harmony of the board.
Wine sent to Richmond. Sends bill of lading.
Recommendations for William Phillips, bricklayer.
Requests him to remind Mr. Jefferson that if college at Charlottesville is to
have same standing as Harvard, Yale, Princeton, it will need professor of
oriental literature.
Observations regarding Central College post. Assuming he is to hold chairs of
experimental philosophy, chemistry, mineralogy, and law, asks questions
regarding: apparatus, defraying expense of experiments, private tutoring,
living quarters for family, vacation, salary, cost of moving.
Answers Cooper's questions of 3 October, under the assumption that Central
College is chosen as the University of Virginia.
Salary offered at Central College unsatisfactory. Injustice done T. J. by
George Ord in his life of Alexander Wilson in Wilson's Ornithology. Mentions
Correa da Serra.
Pleasure at T. J.'s return to health. Plans for Francis Eppes' education.
Payment of his subscription to the Central College fund. References to Mr.
Dashiell, a teacher, and to Mr. Baker.
T. J. note to Edmund Bacon.
Invitation to Warminster; urges him not to tax his health.
Libelous statements in Ord's preface to Wilson's Ornithology, regarding T. J.'s
refusal to send Wilson on Pike's expedition. Requests inquiry by Dearborn as to
why Stuart has detained T. J.'s portrait. Mentions explorations by Lewis and
Clark, William Dunbar, and Thomas Freeman. Mentions James Wilkinson.
Madison reports he is glad to learn from James Monroe that Jefferson is recovering from an attack "your health suffered beyond the mountains" and regrets that he is unable to attend meetings of the Board of Visitors or the Albemarle Agricultural Society.
Deed for land in Albemarle County, near Charlottesville, for Central College.
Approved by T. J.
Report on the qualities of tin roofing at Central College.
Illness prevents visit to Monticello. Rockfish Gap Report. Reason why he cannot
make the trip to Europe for the college. Possibility he may run for the House
of Representatives. Information regarding the hill for locating the University.
Mentions [Samuel] Carr, Isaac Coles, William F. Gordon, Spencer Roane, Francis
T. Brooke.
Cost of pine shingling calculated by Dinsmore and John M. Perry.
Letter to the Speaker of the Senate containing Rockfish Gap Report. Necessity
for special agent to secure in Europe professors for Central College.
T. J.'s ill health. Approval of the present French Constitution. Discounts
reports of aggression in Florida. Prospects for Mr. Poirey's claims for
compensation for services during the Revolution. Copy of translation of Destutt
de Tracy's work on political economy.
Progress of the Rockfish Gap Report in the General Assembly. Attitudes of the
William and Mary and Lexington interests. Cabell's health. References to Samuel
Carr, William F. Gordon, Samuel Taylor, and Philip R. Thompson.
Progress of the bill to decide the site of the University. Prospects of Central
College. Report of T. J.'s authorship of the bill gives appearance of
dictation. References to Linn Banks, Samuel Taylor, and Robert T. Thompson.
Central College fixed as the site of the University in the bill reported to the
House of Delegates. Combination of western delegates opposed to Central
College. Publication of T. J.'s calculation of the center of population based
on census of 1810. References to Wilson C. Nicholas and William Cabell.
Senator Davidson [Davison?] of Clarksburg in favor of Central College.
Offers services as bricklayer, brickmaker to college.
Delay of the University bill. Opposition from friends of William and Marv, who
demand $5000 per annum for William and Mary as price of their concurrence, from
those who wish education left to individual enterprise, and from those who wish
Literary Fund devoted to the poor. Various methods of calculating the center of
population. References to the Edinburgh Review, William S. Archer, James
Hunter, Chapman Johnson, Francis Preston, Adam Smith, Dugald Stewart, and
Colonel Tatham.
Bill for taxes on 4000 acres of land, 53 slaves, and 16 horses. Paid by Joel
Yancey, T. J.'s overseer; receipted by Joseph D. Stratton, Deputy to Joel
Leftwich, Sheriff.
Elevation and three plans, one with alternate flap. Specifications on back. On
September 30, 1821, Jefferson wrote to John Hartwell Cocke that "Pavilions
Number 3 and 7 undertaken in 1817 and 1818, Numbers 2,4,5,9 finished. 17 marble
caps from Italy No. 2,3,5,8. No. 1,6,8,10 not finished."
The University of Virginia Library also has a copy made by N. P. Trist,
September 27, 1827 (Ink. Paper CW. 7 3/4 x 10 in.).
Two plats of land containing 153 acres and 92 1/1 acres of land bounded by Three Chopped Road and Wheeler' Road were surveyed
by William Woods as the site of Central College (University of Virginia).
Mentions Monticello, Potomac River, Willis's Mountain, and Blue Ridge
Mountains.
Bill to make Central College the University of Virginia. Board of Visitors to
erect, preserve, and repair buildings, appoint faculty and staff, prescribe the
course of education, and establish rules of government and discipline.
Madison has postponed returning two documents because he knew T. J. would not return from Bedford "till about a week before the day of assembling at Rockfish." Presumably in reference to the Commission to Fix the Site of the University of Virginia, a.k.a. the Rockfish Gap Commission.
Income: subscriptions, glebe lands, and annual endowment. Costs: land purchases
from John M. Perry and [W. D.?] Garth, wages, salaries, bricks.
Letter of introduction for Monsieur Calvo who wishes to apply for position at
Central College.
Center of white population in Virginia, calculated to determine best site for
the University.
Applies for position as amanuensis or humble servant in any capacity.
Acknowledges receipt of [Rockfish Gap] Report. Workmen for the University. T.
J.'s health. Mentions William Short and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Recommendation of Dabney Cosby, bricklayer.
Cabell's labors in the General Assembly on behalf of the University Bill. T.
J.'s health. References to John Brockenbrough, Chancellor John W. Green, Thomas
C. Holmes, W. C. Nicholas, Mr. Pannel, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Spencer
Roane, Mr. Slaughter, John Taliaferro, Samuel Taylor, Chancellor [Creed]
Taylor, and Philip Thompson.
Recommendation of Dabney Cosby, bricklayer.
Acknowledging receipt of Tracy's Political Economy and of the Rockfish Gap
Report. Inquiry about T. J.'s health.
University Bill passes the House of Delegates with Central College fixed as the
site. Various methods of determining the center of population favor Central
College. Cabell's recent illness. References to Briscoe G. Baldwin, Dabney
Carr, Armistead Holmes, and James Hunter.
Progress of the University Bill in the Senate. Bill to connect the eastern and
western waters. Cabell's ill-health. References to Judge John Coalter, George
Hay, Armistead Holmes, Chapman Johnson, Alfred Powell, John Taliaferro, and
Philip Thompson.
T. J. writes to Cooper informing him of favorable action by the Delegates in passing the bill to establish the University of Virginia and notes that he counts on Cooper in the spring.
Duties of Proctor of Central College. Nelson Barksdale suited for part of
duties, but Alexander Garrett recommends Duke for other duties. To begin when
Legislature approves University. See item 1601, 1819 January 20.
Requesting him to come to Monticello because of business of extreme urgency.
Trip to the West. Market wagon.
Passage of the University Bill. Cabell's illness. References to John Coalter,
Chapman Johnson, and Edward Watts.
James Dinsmore agrees to work by Latrobe's price book. Passage of University
Bill in Senate.
Asks for recommendation to assist his application for employment at Central
College.
Passage of the University Bill. Need for extensive funds to execute the plan.
Recommends George Watson as anatomy professor; list of trustees of University
of Pennsylvania who might recommend him. Success of the University Bill. Need
for further funds. Recommends Dabney Cosby as mechanic. Appropriation of money
for primary schools. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Francis Gilmer.
Salary offered by Visitors too small; will hold decision for final offer.
Important law suit pending in United States Circuit Court prevents leaving in
October.
Advises against moving now for the derelict portion of the School Fund. Copy of
reports on the navigation of the James and on connection of eastern and western
waters. Sketch of services rendered by the following friends of the University:
William Brockenbrough, William H. Brodnax, Francis T. Brooke, Samuel Carr, John
Coalter, [Francis W.?] Gilmer (author of essays signed "a Virginian"), John W.
Green, George Hay, Armistead Holmes, Garrett Minor, Wilson C. Nicholas, George
Nicholson, Mr. Pannel, the Rev. Mr. Rice (author of essay signed "Crito"), Mr.
Ritchie, Judge Spencer Roane, James Robertson, JF., Mr. Scott, Captain
Slaughter, Mr. Stannard, John Taliaferro, Chancellor [Creed] Taylor, Philip
Thompson. Mentions also William S. Archer, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and James
Madison. (Thirteen lines made illegible, probably prior to publication of N. F.
Cabell's book).
Recommendation of Dabney Cosby for work at University of Virginia.
Revenue of the Literary Fund not equal to appropriations.
T. J.'s commission as Visitor of the University of Virginia.
Appointment of James Breckenridge, Joseph Cabell, John Hartwell Cocke, Chapman
Johnson, James Madison, and Robert B. Taylor as Visitors of the University of
Virginia. Cabell's health. Untrue report that Cabell is to go to Europe to seek
professors. Advises delay in opening the University until sufficient buildings
are ready. References to Samuel Taylor, Armistead Holmes, [Samuel] Carr, and
Henry St. George Tucker.
Contract for sculpture (marble columns) to be done at the University of
Virginia.
Pleasure at choice of the Visitors: James Breckenridge, Robert B. Taylor, John
Hartwell Cocke, Cabell, Chapman Johnson, James Madison, and T. J. Construction
to be undertaken at University. Mentions Thomas Cooper.
Inviting Cocke to travel with him to the Board of Visitors' meeting at James
Madison's. Mentions Joseph Cabell, Colonel Lindsay, and David Watson.
Meeting of the Board of Visitors of University; appointment of
Draft on Hollins in favor of Thomas Perkins, drawn for account of T. J.
(Expenses incurred for the Raggi Brothers in purchase of marble for
University).
Appointment as Visitor of University.
Submits for comment his pamphlets on the opening of the Liverpool Botanic
Gardens, and on penal jurisprudence and the reformation of criminals. Mentions
his life of Leo the Tenth, and Beccaria's Essay on Crimes and Punishments.
Originally enclosed in
Report to the Governor and Council of the Board of Visitors meeting. Progress
of negotiations with Thomas Cooper. Denies rumors of Cooper's intemperance.
University finances. Mentions Correa da Serra.
Praising Destutt de Tracy's Treatise on Political Economy.
Recommendation for David White, plasterer.
Best wishes on his removal to the Tombigbee River.
Tentative offer to Cooper. Final offer must await Board of Visitors meeting.
Stoves for faculty residences.
Recommendations of David White, plasterer.
N-306 was cut from this piece to permit substitutions; see also N-305, N-369.
Recommends David White, plasterer.
Advertisement concerning the University to be put in the Enquirer.
State funds for the University. The Literary Fund. Professorship offered to
Thomas Cooper. References to John Hartwell Cocke, Isaac Coles, Alexander
Garrett, James Madison, and James P. Preston.
Congratulations on law establishing the University. Recommends Dabney Cosby as
bricklayer. Conspiracy of Messrs. Jordan, Brown, Hawkins, and Darst, to get
monopoly of brickwork at the University. Request from Messrs. Tucker and Kinney
for papers in Jefferson's possession.
Recommendation of David White, plasterer.
Prices for plastering at the University.
Advertisement (for workmen for the University?) for Winchester newspaper.
Advertisement for workmen for the University inserted in the Enquirer.
Alexander Garrett's draft on Literary Fund will be honored. Importance of
securing Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough as proctor. Cabell's health improved.
Mentions Mary Cabell, Mr. Montcarel, and Wilson C. Nicholas.
Unlikely that Europeans will come to teach at the University of Virginia at
income inferior to that common in this country. Terms under which he will go to
the University. Mentions Nathaniel Bowditch, Parker Cleaveland, Zaccheus
Collins, Dr. Holly, Dr. Meade, Mr. McNulty, Robert Patterson, Charles W. Peale,
Mr. Shaw, and John Vaughan.
Stresses abilities of Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough. Urges he be secured as
proctor to oversee construction. Mentions Alexander Garrett.
Mr. Bolinger's prices for boring logs.
Application for work as stonecutter.
Recommending Richard Ware as a carpenter for the University of Virginia.
Recommendation for Daniel R. Calverly, painter, for work at Central College
Application for carpentry work at the University.
Recommending Richard Ware, master carpenter, to Nelson Barksdale, Proctor of
the University of Virginia. Progress on Washington Monument.
Application for work as carpenter. Asks advance over wages in Matthew Carey's
price book.
Recommends Mr. Hickey, plasterer, for University.
Recommends Mr. Hickey as plasterer. Mentions Mr. Haxall, former employer, and
[John] Brockenbrough.
Offers to do carpentry work at the University. Matthew Carey's price book not
known. Those now in use belong to the new and old Carpenters' Hall. Mentions W.
Duane, Captain Dunlap, Captain Hardy, Thomas Pratt, Dr. Pilmore, W. Strickland,
Burton Wallace, and Dr. Wylie.
Introducing Mr. Calverly. Delayed in Richmond. Wheat crop, flowers, bushes, and
birds at Varina.
Concerning his problems as U. S. Consul. Unable to raise the $2000 bond
required of U. S. Consuls. No provision for office expenses in his
instructions. Few advantages for maritime commerce at Nice. Mentions Mr.
Jackson of New York.
Application for painting and glazing work at University. Benjamin H. Latrobe
will recommend him. Cannot send proposals until he gets price book from
Alexandria, Va.
Terms for bricklaying at the University of Virginia.
Terms for painting, glazing, and paper hanging at the University of Virginia.
Offers to sell philosophical apparatus and collection of minerals, shells,
antiques, and books to the University of Virginia.
Recommends Thomas Smith, painter.
Submits terms for painting and glazing. Can be recommended by Littlebury Moon,
Charles Irving, George Booker, Alexander Trent, and William Perkins.
Proposal for brickwork at the University of Virginia.
Proposal to undertake carpenters' work below prices in Matthew Carey's price
book of 1812.
Recommends Russell Dudley, a carpenter, associate of Otis Manson, architect,
for work at the University.
Construction of the University of Virginia. Wage scale set by Matthew Carey's
price book unfair.
Report on the springs in the University grounds.
Terms for doing carpentry work at the University.
Submits estimate on brickwork and carpentry at the University. Mentions
M[atthew] Brown, and Matthew Carey's Philadelphia Price Book.
Terms for brickwork at the University.
Terms for carpentry work. Objects to scale set in Matthew Carey's price book.
Proposals for painting, glazing. Returning to Fredericksburg until news of
proposal announced.
In response to advertisement in Philadelphia Democratic Press, submits
proposals for brickwork.
Submits proposal for painting, glazing.
Withdrawing earlier proposals. Will work for terms in Matthew Carey's price
book.
Decision of Visitors to open classical school under usher to be named by
Cooper, perhaps Mr. Stack. Will serve as nursery for the University. Need for
tinsmith and silversmith in Charlottesville. Plan for the University seal.
Regrets that he must decline further carpenter's work at present.
Changes terms submitted for work at the University. Possibility that workers
may erect cabins on the grounds. Mentions James Dinsmore and John M. Perry.
Thanks for recommendations of Don Marcus Escopinachi, Dr. Speed, and of Mr.
Bonfils. Except for
Seeking work as carpenter and joiner at the University of Virginia.
Submits proposals for brickwork at University.
Accepts offer to pipe water to University.
Terms for brickwork at the University.
Stoves for the University. Important letter for Richard Ware, carpenter.
Mentions Mr. Leschot of Charlottesville and Bernard Peyton.
Accepts his proposal for carpentry work. Information regarding wages, working
conditions, and living quarters for the workers. Matthew Carey's price book.
Corn buying, some from Mr. Higginbotham. Draft on Richmond for debt. Powder
from Mr. Osmond of Milton. T. J. On verso: trigonometric calculations for arcs
of two domes or globes.
Advertisement for stoves placed in Democratic Press and in Poulson's American
Daily Advertiser. Recent illness. Stack will undertake grammar school in
Charlottesville. Urges confining choice to Oxford if professors to be sought in
Europe. Will try to accept terms of the University. Offers received to edit
selection of English common law reporters and an agricultural dictionary.
Acknowledges his zeal in obtaining subscriptions for the University. More funds
needed. Requests deposit of subscriptions in the University account in the Bank
of Virginia.
Proposal for piping water.
Receipt of money for stoves from Mr. Leschot. Mr. Stack leaving for
Charlottesville. Information about Minerva for the University of Virginia seal.
Recommends A. S. Brockenbrough as Proctor. Despite admiration for T. J.'s plans
for the pavilions and lawn, recommends different style for hotels and ranges.
Provision for lecture rooms in separate buildings from pavilions. Fire at
Monticello. Reference to John Hartwell Cocke.
Richard Ware will accept Jefferson's terms. Difficulty in procuring
brickmakers. Brickmaker Cribbs recommends burning bricks in kilns to improve
the quality. Mentions Mr. James, Quaker of Philadelphia.
Letter received through Thomas Cooper. Difficulties in finding brickmaker;
brick prices.
Still unwell. John Vaughan to buy stoves to ship to Bernard Peyton, Richmond.
Wing of Monticello destroyed by fire.
T. J. notes on verso "sent 2. D. by Gill Apr. 22 19."
Comments on T. J.'s ale. Gift of vegetables. Thanks for directions on "the
assignments" (of lands?).
Recommends that the deeds be witnessed. (Possibly a reference to deed of trust
to Poplar Forest, 15 September 1819).
Applies for professorship of modern languages at the University of Virginia.
Mentions Mr. Bevan, James Ogilvie, Mr. Preston, and George Ticknor.
Asks how the revocation is to be executed and published.
Requests aid a second time in stocking his fish pond. Suggests Cocke's son
attend Mr. Stack's classical school in Charlottesville with Mr. Laporte as
boarding housekeeper. Arrival of Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough. Tadeusz
Kosciuszko's will to be proven.
Detailed recommendations for changes in University construction plans Suggests
diverting money from Tadeusz Kosciuszko's will into American Colonization
Society. Mentions information collected by Miles and Burgess on the coast of
Africa.
Mr. Stack, who is recommended by Thomas Cooper, to open classical school at
Charlottesville; advises that Wilson Miles Cary be placed there.
Requests enrollment of Wilson Miles Cary in Mr. Stack's classical school.
Wishes him to board with [P.] Laporte to learn French. Mentions John Hartwell
Cocke.
Wertenbaker's later reminiscence of T. J.'s refusal to execute Kosciuszko's
will (q.v. 1798 May 5.)
T. J. thanks Nicholas for his "kind aid in my little money embarrassments and
avails himself of Nicholas' offer of endorsement of note to the Farmer's Bank.
Thomas Jefferson Randolph moving to Tufton.
Sending whin seed. Routes from Bedford to Monticello via Canton, Va., and
Scot's Ferry. Pleasure at renewed intercourse with T. J.
Recommends substitution of Curtis Carter as a brick worker for Richard Ware,
who has been jailed for debt in Philadelphia.
Sends Wilson Miles Cary to grammar school in Charlottesville. Payment of Board
delayed until tobacco sold in Richmond.
Bellet wine. Nice wines. Mentions M. Spreafico. English terms for wines:
Frontignan and Lunel of France, Pacharetti doux of Spain, Calcavalla of
Portugal, Vin du Cap, Vin de Grave, Vin du Rhin, Vin de Hockheim, Madere sec,
Pacharetti sec, vin d'Oporto, silky Madeira, and malmsey. Recent Marseilles
wine acid. Desires former kinds shipped immediately care of Mr. Cathalan before
December winds drive ship off course to West Indies.
See Item [2952].
Arrival of Richard Ware. Superior bricklayers available at Philadelphia.
T. J.'s suit against Rivanna Company. Mentions Daniel Colclaser, Ambrose
Flannagan, William Bacon, Thomas D. Boyd, Joseph Gilmore, William F. Cardin,
William D. Fitch, Thomas E. Randolph, William Johnson, and Edmund Bacon.
Trip to the West.
Notice of taking of depositions in a suit between T. J. and the Directors of the Rivanna Company.
T. J.'s plans for pavilions. Contract for laborers. Trip to Bedford. Advantages
of Philadelphia laborers.
Financial transactions with Mr. Pollock, Mr. Craven, Mr. Maupin, and Bishop.
Window glass for the University. Mentions Smith and Riddle, agents in Richmond,
and Bernard Peyton.
Pleased that Bulloch has named his son for him.
John Vaughan to ship stoves for University. Seal for University drawn by Thomas
Sully, but Mr. Rasch's price for engraving too high. Bass Otis' portrait of T.
J. excellent. Mineral collection and botanical garden for the University.
Correa da Serra recommends Thomas Nuttal as botanist. Three editorial offers no
longer available: edition of English reporters given to [Charles Jared]
Ingersoll; agricultural dictionary and edition of Virginia law reporters given
up. Opinion on effect of paper swindling. Two papers in next Analectic
Magazine, on the present movement among the manufacturers and on lithography.
Sends draft of window frames. Asks instructions on cornice, ceiling of portico,
and columns of pavilion. Asks to borrow Jefferson's Palladio.
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence cited from Essex Register and Raleigh
Register. If had known about this at the time, would have spread in, Whig
newspapers and halls of Congress until T. J.'s Declaration of Independence.
Better than Thomas Paine's Common Sense. Richard Caswell, William Hooper, and
Joseph Hewes, Congressmen from North Carolina.
Arrival of Italian sculptors, Michael and Giacomo Raggi; plan for their trip to
the University. Mentions John Hollins, Thomas Appleton, Robert Patton, and
Garrett Minor.
Delay in payment of rent due for the mill.
Disagreement with workmen, John M. Perry, Whateley, Curtis Carter, and William
Phillips. Advises use of Philadelphia workmen who will work for less.
Construction details.
Cannot give information on the 1776 revision of Virginia laws. Visit of Correa
da Serra. Proposed trip to Bedford County. Mentions George Wythe.
Dormitories and cellars for the workmen at the University promised by Perry.
Account with T. J.
Account for expenses incurred by the Raggi brothers.
Instructions regarding the columns for the University. Mentions Arthur Spicer
Brockenbrough.
Reimbursement to John Hollins of Baltimore for money advanced to cover expenses
of the Raggi brothers. Preparations needed for sculptors and brick makers.
Mentions Thomas Appleton, Captain Concklin, Alexander Garrett, and Wilson Cary
Nicholas.
Richmond bank note, not U.S. bank note, to pay bill sent through Mr. Patterson.
Telescope.
Applies for chair of medicine at the University of Virginia. Studied at
Edinburgh; is well recommended.
Order for balance due for brickwork, including that on Mrs. Garner's house.
Catalog of the best editions of the Greek and Latin classics. Expenses incurred
for the Raggi brothers. Work planned for the Raggi brothers. Plans to visit
Bedford County. Boys in the grammar school receive excellent instruction from
Mr. Stack and Mr. Laporte. Mentions Robert Taylor and Mr. Cardelli.
Trip to the West.
Report on progress at the University of Virginia. Professors' gardens in rear
of pavilions. Construction of the hotels and pavilions. Classical school run by
Mr. Stack, with Mr. Laporte boarding the students. George Blaettermann,
Nathaniel Bowditch, Thomas Cooper, Thomas Nuttal, and George Ticknor considered
for faculty. Arrival of Raggi brothers to do sculpture. The marble in the
quarry not the right quality for Ionic or Corinthian capitals. Work proceeds
miserably. Paying the printed prices as the fair living prices.
Questions authenticity of Mecklenburg Declaration. Not reported by Thomas
Ritchie or National Intelligencer. William Alexander, Richard Caswell, William
Hooper, and Joseph Hewes all dead. Peter Horry's history of Francis Marion,
Williamson, Ramsay, Marshall, Jones, Girardin, and Wirt do not mention it.
Patrick Henry's similar resolutions greatly publicized. Dickinson a doubter,
Hooper a Tory, and Hewes indecisive; Caswell strong Whig, but left early. Penn
fixed Hewes. Doubts McKnitt a genuine name.
One of T. J.'s granddaughters (Cornelia Randolph?) has drawn sketch uniting two
of Bass Otis' designs for the University seal to he engraved by cheaper
workman. Interested in Thomas Nuttal for University faculty if a native.
Philadelphia workmen expected. Opinion on paper money.
Further payments for Michael Raggi to be remitted to Thomas Perkins at the
request of Thomas Appleton. Progress of the carving.
Applies for classical professorship at the University of Virginia. Education at
Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland and experience at the Rev. Gilbert Austin's
academy in Dublin, at the Hampton Academy, and with private pupils. List of
Greek and Latin classics he has read. Copy of his diploma, signed by John.
Barrett, Thomas Elsington, Fra. Hodgkinson, Robert Phipps, and Thomas Prior.
Mentions letter from [Thomas A.] Emmet to Bishop [Benjamin] Moore.
Canal cleaned. No help from Mr. Randolph or Mr. Colclaser. Mill business.
Barrels and corn. Money from Mr. Randolph and Mr. Pollock. Mentions Richmond,
Mr. Meeks, Lego. Ailing horse. Jimmy and Shepherd sick. Flour shipment.
Information from John Hollins of Baltimore, regarding arrival of marble from
Leghorn, Italy, on hoard the Brig Strong belonging to Michael and Giacomo
Raggi. Duties to be paid.
Binns has sent copy of Declaration of Independence. Mr. Cloud and Mr. W.
Humbell on mineral committee (to appraise Cooper's collection?); Mr. Collins
unable to serve. Seal in engraver's hands. Correa da Serra will report on
Thomas Nuttal, who is English by birth. Will advertise for tinsmith.
Forwards a letter from a Mr. Stokes. Information from John Gorman, stonecutter,
relative to prices and time required for stonecutting and sculpturing.
University of Virginia not yet ready to appoint professors.
Application for professorship of modern languages and music at the University of Virginia. Teaches now at Transylvania University. Opinion on music teaching in the U. S. Offers to help T. J. in his translation of Carlo Botta's
University of Virginia not yet ready to appoint faculty. Returns letter of
[Thomas] Emmet to Bishop [Benjamin] Moore.
Approves the judgment in the case of the slaves (case of illness or death
caused by medicine). Attack of rheumatism.
Applying for position as carver. Mentions Mr. Cardelli and Giovanni Andrei.
Recommendation of Jeremiah Sullivan, stonecutter.
Offers to resign as classics teacher should approval be found wanting
Forwarding two letters, one from [Giovanni] Andrei. Recommends the stone work
of John Gorman.
Plans for his return to Monticello. Rheumatism better. Instructions for sending
a siesta chair. Corn crop. References to Johnny Hemings, Henry (slave), James
Leitch, Mrs. Trist, and Wormley (slave).
Recommends James Wade for piping water to University of Virginia.
Recommending James Wade of Lynchburg for conducting water to the University.
Asks if he would be interested in teaching in classical school now in
Charlottesville in the event present teacher, Stack, leaves.
Engagements for brickwork and woodwork at the University with Curtis Carter,
James Dinsmore, James Oldham, John M. Perry, William Phillips, and the
Philadelphia workmen. Remission of money to the wives of the Raggi brothers.
Corinthian capitals. Construction work at Poplar Forest. References to John
Vaughan.
Nomination of professors being deferred until building completed.
by T. J. Declines offer to head classical school in Charlottesville.
Stoves and University seal to be forwarded. Accepting ad interim offer to
lecture at Lexington, Kentucky. Articles signed "Indagator" in Analectic
Magazine opposes tariff. Correa da Serra well. Mentions John Vaughan.
Poplar Forest deeded to Bernard Peyton and Andrew Stevenson, Directors of Bank
of the United States, Richmond, as security for a loan to Wilson Cary Nicholas,
endorsed by T. J. and T. J. Randolph.
Application for professorship at the University of Virginia in French, Italian,
materia medica, natural philosophy, geometry, map drawing, natural history
drawing, political economy, etc. Lists qualifications; tells life history.
Offers Dewitt Clinton, Zaccheus Collins, and Samuel L. Mitchell as references.
Appends application to the Board of Visitors.
Suggest savings possible by their making the marble columns for the University
in Leghorn, Italy.
Acknowledges receipt of T. J.s letter which enclosed a report from the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia. Mentions Dolley Madison.
Order for spices.
Situation seems to require postponement or cancellation of Thomas Cooper's
appointment, to save salary until institution opens. Suggests sending him copy
of Visitors' resolution.
Covering letter to Thomas Cooper for his approval. Suffering from colic and
rheumatism.
Stove casting and seal sent to T. J. Uncertain of going to Lexington, Kentucky.
Medical school would succeed in Virginia with summer lectures at
Charlottesville, winter lectures at Norfolk. Offers to defer coming to
Charlottesville. Hopes to be Commissioner if Bankruptcy Law passes. Mentions
John Vaughan.
Brockenbrough writes to ask T. J. if "Mr. Nelson" [i.e. Neilson] is to start work on Pavilion V. Brockenbrough has promised some of the work to Mr. Spooner. Closes by wishing T. J. a "speedy recovery." The letter is re-addressed to John Hartwell Cocke, with the following note on the address leaf: "T. Jefferson being unable to write begs the favor of General Cocke to decide upon the business of this letter him self."
Communication, by instructions of Board of Visitors, to explain delay in
opening of the University of Virginia. Additional buildings, not hitherto
planned, prevent hiring of professors. Richard Ware mentioned.
Order to deliver cotton yarn fit for slave cloth to bearer, Burwell (a slave).
Visitors' inability to fulfill contract leaves him without support, since
position of bankruptcy commissioner failed to materialize. Dr. Robert Patterson
giving his chemistry course. May have to accept permanent position elsewhere.
Pleased at T. J.'s recovery from severe illness. Regards to John Hartwell Cocke
and the Board of Visitors.
See Item [1745].
Position at Lexington, Ky., filled by Dr. Blythe. Therefore, proposes salary
advance and permission to live in University of Virginia buildings immediately.
Epictetus of Elizabeth Carter and Sophocles of Robert Potter. Charles
Thompson's translation of Old and New Testaments.
Returns copy of plan of Poplar Forest. Financial requirements prevent his
moving to the neighborhood of the University at the present time. T. J.'s
illness.
Terms of employment, expenses, sums advanced to their wives. Mentions Thomas
Appleton.
Long illness deferred reply. Visitors of University of Virginia plan to use all
funds for building, and are deferring appointment of faculty.
Letter formally engaging
Letter formally engaging
Plans for removing -to the University of Virginia. Details regarding the
advance of his salary. Law suit won but lands unsalable. Regards Quaker
petition to Congress on the Missouri question, drawn by Mr. Walsh, as
mischievous interference.
Letters from Thomas Cooper. Mentions Mrs. Madison.
Requests any payment due to John Wayles estate he paid to Archibald Thweatt,
son-in-law of Francis Eppes, who brought the original suit when T. J. was in
France. Inquiries about getting preference in payment of Wilson Cary Nicholas'
debt.
Record in Virginia Supreme Court of Chancery at Staunton. Decision that proof
before court not sufficient, and therefore a commission set up to determine
whether any damage might be done to T. J.'s canal and mills by the use of his
canal by the Rivanna Company. George Divers, William D. Meriwether, Nimrod
Bramham, Dabney Minor, and John Welles, directors of the company.
Application for chair of mathematics or natural philosophy at University of
Virginia. Lists experience at West Point, Union College (Schenectady, N. Y.),
work on boundary line at 45° parallel and on coast survey. Judge
Yates of N. Y. will give him reference. Possesses library and apparatus.
Mentions Robert Patterson and Mr. Troughton of London.
Slave sale.
Mr. Fuller, met in Charlottesville, had poor proof of supposed discovery of the
longitude. T. J. unwilling to make effort to check mathematical project at his
age. Mentions Mrs. Stuart.
Has seal for University. Sets out for Columbia, S. C., to be professor of
chemistry at Columbia College for one year.
Discusses financial difficulties in building the University of Virginia and proposes alternate plans and sources of funds.
Sends copy of Democratic Press on the Missouri Question. University of Virginia
seal sent by Mr. Stack. Arrangements for advance on his salary at the
University of Virginia. Mentions John Vaughan and J. Conolly.
Applies for professorship of chemistry or natural sciences. Lists publications.
Character of a university set by its professors; cites University of
Pennsylvania's flourishing under William Shippen, Caspar Wistar, and Benjamin
Rush. Thomas Cooper treated unfairly.
Mitchell calls on Yancy for the amount of "Mr.Jefferson's account." The endorsement reads "Mitchell for the College."
Elevation and 3 plans. Specifications on back. (See N-321).
Elevation and three plans. Specifications on back. (See N-321).
This drawing is of an elevation and three plans; specifications are on the
back. On the first floor is the large schoolroom, and on the second floor are
the professor's three rooms. On June 5, 1819, Jefferson wrote that he was about
to begin the drawings for the pavilion on the east.
Elevation and three plans. Specifications on back. (See N-321).
Elevations and three plans; shows location of Franklin stoves. Specifications on back. (See N-321).
Same as N-326, but without the Franklin stoves or specifications. Formerly incorrectly attributed to Cornelia Jefferson Randolph. Thomas S. Ridgeway statement on verso identifies as T. J.'s work.
In specification book (see N-318 Notes and specifications).
Payment due John H. Craven, Maupin (the President's agent), Campbell, and
Meeks. William D. Fitz of Milton holds notes. Land as financial security. T. J.
endorsement mentions Jerry.
Prices quoted by Hugh Chisholm for work at the University.
Estimate of cost of building one range of dormitories.
The exterior is based upon the Pantheon in Rome at one-half scale. Construction
began in 1823.
Copied from a volume (now in the National Museum), which Jefferson made by
clipping from two copies of the Gospels verses dealing with Christ's life and
moral precepts. (The University of Virginia Library owns the two Bibles from
which the clippings were excerpted).
Land surveyed by William Woods. See also N-327a.
Lists of prices for bricklayers, carpenters, plasterers, painters, glaziers,
submitted by Joseph Antrim, Daniel Calverly, Curtis Carter, Dabney Cosby, Hugh
Chisholm, James Dinsmore, Mr. Hudnall, John Neilson, James Oldham, John M.
Perry, Mr. Percival, William Phillips, Mr. Smith, Richard Ware, and Mr. White.
Also listed are Northern prices and Washington prices.
Notes on costs of Michele Raggi to the University of Virginia, and payments to
him and to Giacomo Raggi.
Essay for facilitating instruction in the Anglo-Saxon and modern English
dialects, prepared for the use of the University of Virginia. Contains sections
on Anglo-Saxon alphabet, orthography, grammar, numbers, pronunciation, and a
specimen (the book of Genesis) of the form in which Anglo-Saxon writings might
be published.
Offering to sell his mineral collection, highly recommended by George Gibbs and
Parker Cleaveland. Incorrectly dated 1819.
Bitter letter resenting niggardliness of Virginia as opposed to Kentucky, which
has a flourishing university. Subscriptions of Cabell, John Hartwell Cocke,
[George?] Divers, John Harris, James Madison, and his own set aside to pay
Thomas Cooper's salary.
Requests remittance to John Vaughan of Philadelphia, to be remitted to Thomas
Appleton, Leghorn, Italy, on account of Michael and Giacomo Raggi. T. J.'s
receipt for same, 13 February 1820, mentioning William Dandridge, Cashier of
the Bank of Virginia.
Funds for the University from Literary Fund and elsewhere. Health of his wife,
Mary. Reference to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Gilbert Stuart portrait. Mentions Mrs. Randolph and Mrs. Dearborn
Offering to sell Dr. Benjamin DeWitt's mineral collection. Mentions Archibald
Bruce and George Gibbs.
Amount necessary to finish University construction estimated at $80,000 over
and above expected subscriptions.
School commissioners appointed by the County Court of Albemarle, signed by Alexander Garrett, clerk of court.
Requests information as to when Mrs. Cooper and he are to come to
Charlottesville. South Carolina and Virginia suffer from lack of good
preparatory schools.
Request that T. J. arbitrate a disagreement with John Hartwell Cocke on
Neilson's contract. Progress on Pavilion V.
Note due Mr. Laporte at Richmond.
Attempts to obtain money for the University from the Assembly. References to
William and Mary, Burwell Bassett, James Breckenridge, James Dickinson, George
Hay, and Chapman Johnson.
University of Virginia not sufficiently advanced to purchase mineral
collection.
Wine by schooner Industry under Corson, care of Mr. Gibson, Richmond. Mr.
Dodge's letter about ship Emma Matilda .
Encloses bill just passed regarding funds for the University. References to
James Breckenridge, William F. Gordon, and Chapman Johnson.
Act authorizing Visitors of the University of Virginia to borrow money to
finish building. Passed 24 February 1820. Extract from minutes of meeting of
the President and Directors of Literary Fund, 28 February 1820, certified by
William Munford, Clerk. Concerns letter from James Breckenridge, Joseph C.
Cabell, and Chapman Johnson, requesting a loan. ALS, T. J. to Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., President of the Literary Board, 10 March 1820, with detailed
discussion of terms of a loan of $60,000. Extract of the minutes of the meeting
of the Literary Fund Directors, 23 March 1820, certified by William Munford,
Clerk granting a loan of $40,000. Mentions James Breckenridge, Joseph C.
Cabell, Chapman Johnson, and T. J.
Confirms the appointment of T. J., James Madison, Chapman Johnson, Joseph C. Cabell, Robert B. Taylor, James Breckinridge and John Hartwell Cocke as Visitors of the University of Virginia and authorizes them to fix a day for meeting.
Request for precise information on where he stands with respect to the
University of Virginia. In view of criticism in the Rev. J. H. Rice's
Evangelical Magazine, is willing to resign. Position would be insecure after T.
J.'s and James Madison's death.
Draft notes from a speech, 1820, of John Randolph, with corrections attributed to Thomas Jefferson, regarding funerals at public expense; accompanied by Jefferson's half-leaf note regarding an insertion.
Inability to pay debt because of failure of Bedford (Poplar Forest) crop and
flour rents. His debtors unable to pay him. Requests that he "forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Payment to Thomas Cooper. Thanks for copy of William Tilghman's agricultural
orations [before the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture].
Error in sum sent to John Vaughan for Cooper has been corrected. Rev. J. H.
Rice's diatribe against Cooper should be ignored. Only opposition to University
is from Presbyterian clergy (not laity) and from William and Mary. Baptists,
Anglicans, and Methodists entirely friendly to University.
Order for white and brown sugar, salt, castor oil, corduroy and buttons.
Regrets institution cannot open until 1822. Advised John Vaughan of mistake in
draft. Cannot decide on coming to University of Virginia until he sees Mrs.
Cooper.
Covering a letter for [William J.] Coffee.
Cotton, ticklenburg, osnaburg, and milk pans.
Order for dry goods and milk pans.
Resolutions on terms and form of security for loan of $40,000 to the University
of Virginia. Binds T. J. as Rector and James Breckenridge, Joseph C. Cabell,
John Hartwell Cocke, Chapman Johnson, James Madison, and Robert Taylor as
Visitors.
Latin-Greek and La Porte du Theil editions of Aeschylus. Potter's translation
of Euripides. Milton mail service.
Account with T. J.
Draft in anticipation of his salary at the University of Virginia in favor of
John Vaughan. Receipt 13 April from John H. Eustace to Alexander Garrett for
letter containing a check. Vaughan's receipt.
Action of Board of Visitors makes it necessary to write to Thomas Cooper,
reversing previous stand on the Rev. J. H. Rice's attack. Asks Cocke's approval
of his letter.
Accepts loan on behalf of Board of Visitors of University of Virginia on terms
proposed, but requests dates of repayment be deferred to permit completion of
buildings by 1822. Enclosures: a scheme of application of the funds of the
University; proposed applications of the funds of the University; Mr.
Jefferson's estimate of the cost of buildings.
New Olive Branch. Wants to exchange copy of Haines. Mentions Bernard Peyton of
Richmond.
Agreement to bore pipes for University's water supply.
T. J. thanks Holmes for a copy of his pamphlet
Prejudice of clergy may be due to review of Joseph Priestley's writings.
Trustees at Columbia willing to hire him on same terms as at Virginia, but
clergy may be busy there too.
Requests estimate for completing three additional pavilions, five hotels, and
additional dormitories. (Report to Literary Fund, April 1820, contains these
figures).
Difficulties regarding location of Hotel A at the University. Mentions James
Oldham, John M. Perry, and George W. Spooner.
Asks immediate reply to proposal for additional loan for University of
Virginia.
Trustees of South Carolina College unanimously voted him professorship of
geology, mineralogy, or law to add to present of chemistry, subject to approval
of legislature. Recommended purchasing his collection of minerals Asks news of
Correa da Serra. Regrets controversy raised on his account, and that he cannot
go to Virginia. Robert Walsh calling for renewal of Missouri question.
Statement of interest and principal to fall due from 1820 to 1826 on T. J. and
T. J. Randolph's bonds.
Promissory note for $900.
Requests instructions on tin gutters for dormitories, ornaments on pavilions,
house for the Raggi brothers, marble for the columns, brickwork, and laying of
pipe for water supply.
University will not open in time for Francis Eppes. Prefers Virginia school and
Virginian character. Yale University. T. J.'s problems with Wilson Cary
Nicholas. Debts. Proposes to exchange U.S. Bank stock for T. J.'s. slaves at
Buckingham to be sent to Bedford for Francis. Francis left Laporte. Note on
Richmond for Francis.
Asks basis on which applications for professorships at University of Virginia
will be received. Is tutor at Yale College.
Engineering operations of Commonwealth of Virginia in hands of Thomas Moore and
Isaac Briggs. Design for the Washington Monument. Date of opening of the
University uncertain. His ill health.
Proposals for changes to Monroe's house (Oak Hill?).
Delay in opening of seminary because of its conversion into a public
university. Terms of loan to University tie up all funds for next five years;
hopes for remitting of loan. Francis Eppes' education with Mr. Stack and Mr.
Ragland. Recommends he go to Columbia College to study under Cooper rather than
to Eastern colleges. Plans for selling slaves to Eppes to pay his debts. Hopes
for compromise in his commitment for Wilson Cary Nicholas' debt. Insists that
women slaves be included in sale, which will produce addition capital in the
future. Part of Poplar Forest to be given to Francis Eppes. Accepts his offer
of the harpsichord for Poplar Forest. Invites Eppes to visit Monticello to see
the University. Describes present and projected buildings.
[Break in text]. Mentions Francis Eppes. Disposition of Bedford lands,
including those of Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr. House like Pantops for Francis
Eppes. To meet John Wayles Eppes at Poplar Forest after Visitors' meetings.
Harpsichord from Millbrook to Poplar Forest for Martha and children. New Canton
Road better than Buckingham Court House Road. University.
Indefinite yet as to whether he will accept permanent position at South
Carolina. Discusses cost and curriculum at South Carolina College. Dislike for
the New England character. Hope Stephen Elliot of Charleston will replace the
deceased principal, Jonathan Maxcy. Gloomy about religious intolerance. Rev.
[John Jacob?] Janeway's refusal to baptize grandchild of Peter S. Duponceau
because of irregular church attendance. Reexamination of his works fails to
show opposition to Christianity. Mentions Pierre Jean George Cabanis, Mr.
Nulty, Joseph Priestley, and Benjamin Rush.
Mr. Randolph's valuation of market wagon. Trip to the West. Beverly absent from
carpenters.
Thomas Cooper's information regarding expenses, curriculum, and staff at South
Carolina College. Stephen Elliot a leading botanist and Nulty second to
Nathaniel Bowditch in mathematics. Recommends Francis Eppes go there when
Stack's school closes. Recommends John Hartwell Cocke's Bremo Seminary for the
younger children. Accepts proposal of loan to be repaid in slaves in two years,
men, women, and children. Proposed visit to Mill Brook. Francis Eppes' health.
Mentions Correa da Serra, and Mr. Richardson of the Bremo Seminary.
Resolutions regarding payment of last installment of the loan to the University
of Virginia.
Information for the 1820 Census at Monticello on recto. Verso lists slaves and
clothing issued to them, 1820-21.
Requests copy of previous bond, so new one can be executed in same fashion.
Resolutions of Literary Fund Board received too late to comply with date of
application for loan.
Agreement to lend T. J. $4000, with interest payable annually and the principal
to be paid in slaves. Francis Eppes' education at Columbia College and at the
University of Virginia. Admiration for Thomas Cooper. Best route Monticello by
Buckingham Court House. Crops universally fine.
Propose three different schemes for completing marble work for the University:
in Charlottesville, at Leghorn, Italy, or at Carrara, Italy.
Recommending contract with Raggis for marble columns be relinquished, since
Thomas Appleton can procure them more cheaply in Italy. Mentions Arthur Spicer
Brockenbrough.
The increase and rise of our country. Opinions on the Missouri question.
Importance of state governments.
Recommending ending the contract with Raggi brothers, Raggis to pay expenses of
the return voyage.
Requesting him to audit the books of the Bursar and Proctor before the Board of
Visitors' meeting. Dinner at Monticello before the meeting.
Loan from the Literary Fund to the University of Virginia.
Complaints of his treatment, bad food, delay in getting marble blocks, lack of
understanding. Propose to finish term working at Washington or to do all
columns at Carrara.
Robert Mitchell to Joel Yancey covering T. J.'s account.
Orders four wash basins and pitchers, six chamber pots and a pound of pepper.
The Missouri question a Federalist plot to divide the country on geographic
lines on basis of slavery, "as if we were advocates for it". Right of posterity
to throw away happiness given by those gone before.
The letter is a draft, heavily edited by Jefferson, of a letter that was sent to the Literary Fund in Jefferson's capacity as Rector of the University of Virginia. The includes discussion of funding of the University by the General Assembly as one of three levels of public education; the University's debt; the construction of buildings; and, possible dates of opening.
Verification of Alexander Garrett's account.
Cost of Corinthian capitals. Payment to be remitted through Samuel Williams of
London.
Sends form of bond to be executed by the Visitors. Explanation of date on the
bond. Plan to visit Albemarle. Mentions William Munford.
Deals with construction problems of the Hotels. Wishes to correct his report to
the Visitors. Mentions James Oldham.
Division in the country with regard to slavery pushed by the Federalists.
Secession would not last long. Importance of U. S. standing as an example of
unity to the world.
List of books ordered (probably for the University of Virginia Library) principally Anglo-Saxon, ecclesiastical and religious. (Most of these appear in
Bill of Mr. Edmund Meeks.
Estimates cost of columns for several pavilions and the library (Rotunda).
An introduction for the son of James Maury.
Scholarship of H. B. Trist, son of H. B. Trist, grandson of Mrs. House.
Letter covering the accounts of the Bursar and Proctor. Explains certain
corrections by the Proctor.
Mr. Meeks leaving. Mentions Mr. Colclaser. Mr. Randolph in Richmond.
His second application for a position at the University of Virginia. Gives as
references [John Quincy?] Adams, Mr. Holley, and [James?] Monroe.
Encloses estimate of cost of University when completed. Gigantic efforts of New
York in education shown by Clinton. Plan for elementary education for Virginia.
Letter to be communicated to James Breckenridge, William F. Gordon, Chapman
Johnson, and William Cabell Rives. Enclosure: statement of probable cost of
buildings.
T. J. requests that his mail be forwarded.
Regrets at the departure of Correa da Serra. Wishes well for revolutionary
movements in Brazil, but hopes they will not affect Correa's good fortunes.
A dinner invitation.
Application for position at University teaching drawing.
Attack on Governor Randolph's character. Money from the Assembly for
University. Requests fuller accounts by Bursar, Mr. Garrett. References to
James Breckenridge, Mary Cabell, Chapman Johnson.
Resolution giving grants to William and Mary, Hampton-Sidney, Washington
College, New London Academy, and the University will defeat the claims of the
University on the Literary Fund. Attitude of James Breckenridge, John Bowyer,
John Coalter, George W. Crump, Philip Doddridge, David S. Garland, William F.
Gordon, Mr. [Richard] Morris, Thomas Miller, Isaac Otey, Jr., Judge Spencer
Roane, Mr. [William?] Taylor, and David Watson. Alexander Garrett's account for
the University. Comments on Governor Randolph's message.
Sends copy of letter to Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., explaining an apparent
difference in the Visitors' Report and the Proctor's estimate of the amount
necessary to complete buildings. (See 9 November 1820). Ascendancy of
Massachusetts in the U. S. is due to education.
Explanation and apology for an error in the report of the Board of Visitors.
Possibilities involved in the Missouri question. While Virginia and
Pennsylvania hold together, the Atlantic states can never separate.
Thanks him for his pamphlet on penal jurisprudence. Beccaria's principles are
being attempted in U.S. University of Virginia. Tolerance of intellectual
error. Upheavals in England puzzling. Queen must be a rallying point for
discontented. James Maury is sending bust to T. J.
Plans for professorships still undecided. When buildings completed, must rely
on legislature for funds to open.
TJ requests information about John Sanderson who proposed to publish a multi-volume biograhy of the Signers. TJ explains that he has already sent information on George Wythe to Sanderson and received the first volume in return and found it "superiorly written; exhibiting mind, information & polisth, a little too florid perhaps for the sober style of history ...." Believing that Sanderson might apply to him again for information on other signers TJ asks Du Ponceau about Sanderson and his purpose: "What is his character moral and political, does he write for money or fame, etc? Information as to these particulars must govern my confidences ...." TJ promises to burn Du Ponceau's reply as soon as he has received it.
University of Virginia not yet ready to employ professors.
Pork delivered to Mr. Minor.
Building to be constructed at the University of Virginia.
Design of Jefferson's drawn by John Neilson?
The design was probably based on William Kent's edition of Inigo Jones, Vol.
II, Plate 17. This is one of Jefferson's most successful designs, see also
N-262-3.
Regarding the ornament on the house, Jefferson wrote that he did not mind
taking liberties with his own buildings, but in public buildings the rules of
classical architecture should be strictly followed.
"Latrobe."
Estimates of proposed application of revenue. Proposals to the legislature
regarding funds and appropriations. Supplementary sources of income.
By Jefferson. Shaded by John Nielson.
Includes elevation and three plans, with specifications on back. Construction
finished in 1821. (See N-316).
Elevation and three plans. "Latrobe" in Jefferson's writing, upper right.
Specifications on back. The entrance motif is a favorite of Ledoux', whose work
Jefferson had admired in Paris. Building completed 1821, as Jefferson wrote on
September 30 of that year.
Funds for the University. Doctrine that all colleges receiving funds should be
under the control of the legislature. References to William and Mary, Mr.
Bassett, Samuel Blackburn, Philip Doddridge, David S. Garland, Thomas Griffin,
Chapman Johnson, Thomas Miller, [James?] Smith, Richard Venable, and Henry E.
Watkins.
Letter from Judge Spencer Roane, asking a favor.
T. J. thanks Hayden for some geological essays.
Little prospect of gaining additional funds for the University. References to
Mr. Broadnax, [Richard?] Morris, and [Samuel] Taylor.
Funds for the University. Plans to leave public life at end of present session.
References to James Breckenridge, [Nathaniel?] Claiborne, John Hartwell Cocke,
Chapman Johnson, and James P. Preston.
Accounts. Mentions T. J. Randolph.
Membership in American Academy of Language and Belles Lettres.
Accounts.
T. J. encloses a letter to Joseph Carrington Cabell (not present).
Request that Visitors call a meeting to prevent lapsing of Chapman Johnson's
commission as Visitor. Mentions James Breckenridge, John Hartwell Cocke, James
Madison, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Robert B. Taylor.
Call for a special meeting of the Board on 1 April 1821, signed by James
Breckenridge, Joseph C. Cabell, T. J., Chapman Johnson, James Madison. and
Robert B. Taylor.
Details of a loan for the University. Urging James Breckenridge, Cabell, and
Chapman Johnson to "die in the last ditch" for the University. Mentions John
Hartwell Cocke.
Accounts with Joseph Gilmore, John Rogers, and Edmund Meeks.
Agrees to be a candidate for Assembly again. Funds for the University.
References to Samuel Blackburn, James Breckenridge, Chapman Johnson, and
William Selden.
Letter sent to James Breckenridge should be shown within the circle of
discretion.
Meeting of the Board of Visitors. Funds for the University. Passage of James
River Bill by House of Delegates. References to William Archer, James
Breckenridge, William Brodnax, Armistead Currie, David S. Garland, Chapman
Johnson, Robert Mallory, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Samuel Taylor, and Robert
B. Taylor.
Funds for the University. References to Samuel Blackburn, [Nathaniel?]
Claiborne, and David S. Garland.
Pamphlet proving that William and Mary was intended to be a seminary of the
Church of England. Statutes require all Visitors to be of the Church of
England.
Passage of bill providing funds for the University. Mentions Samuel Blackburn,
James Breckenridge, John Bowyer, William B. Chamberlayne, George W. Crump,
Armistead Currie, William F. Gordon, James Hunter, Chapman Johnson, George
Loyall, Richard Morris, Mr. Stephenson, and David Watson.
Ellen's copy of a letter, 1814 January 16, to Thomas Cooper of Carlisle, Pa.,
in which he outlined course of study for law will be enclosed. Four epochs of
English Law: Bracton (Common Law), Coke, Matthew Bacon, and Blackstone. Course
begins with law at time of King James, goes to Bacon, then to Blackstone and
Wooddeson. Baron Geoffrey Gilbert, Cooper's edition of Justinian's Institutes
(for Roman law), Reeves' History, Vaughan's Reports of Gardener and Sheldon.
Mentions Browne's Compendium of the Civil and Admiralty Law, Jure
Ecclesiastica, and Les Institutions du Droit et la Nature et des Gens de
Rayneval, Fonblanque's edition of Francis' Treatise of Equity.
Copy of Item 2988 with added note praising J. H. Thomas'
T. J.'s recollections concerning the property of Joshua Fry, given in
connection with an ejection suit in Greenup Circuit Court, Ky., John Doe for
John Fry vs. Thomas and Samuel Bell.
Advises building no more buildings than those for which there is money in hand.
Urges Jefferson to use his influence in the election of friends of the
University. References to James Breckenridge, William H. Brodnax, Samuel
Taylor, Littleton Tazewell, and Mr. Watts.
Call for a special meeting of the Board of Visitors to prevent Chapman
Johnson's commission from lapsing. Sends pumpkin and asparagus seeds from
[Caesar] Rodney.
Introducing Lardner C. Vanuxem, candidate for professorship of chemistry and
mineralogy at the University of Virginia, recommended by Thomas Cooper.
Recommendation of Dabney Cosby's brickwork. Regrets failure to send firkin of
butter.
Recommends Lardner C. Vanuxem, recently returned from abroad, for a
professorship. Highly recommended by Thomas Cooper. Mentions Correa da Serra,
Peter S. DuPonceau, James Madison, and James Monroe.
Introducing Thomas Sully, the portrait painter. Requests estimate on cost of
the marble columns and of the library. On back is "An Estimate for the cost of
Stone work."
Application for position teaching mathematics, philosophy, military science,
and architecture at the University of Virginia.
Sends estimate of cost of columns and of Rotunda.
University not ready to employ professors.
University of Virginia professors.
Impressed with qualifications of Lardner C. Vanuxem; appreciates Du Ponceau's
and Thomas Cooper's recommendations. Opening of University and appointment of
professors indefinitely deferred.
Reasons for inability to attend meeting of the Board of Visitors. Note sent by
[Valentine?] Southall.
Excusing Cocke from attending the meeting of the Board of Visitors because of
illness. Acknowledges carp and kale seed. Mentions James Breckenridge, Joseph
C. Cabell, Chapman Johnson, James Madison, and Robert B. Taylor.
After working for four years as journeyman, applies for carpentry work on his
own at University. Mentions James Dinsmore, John Neilson, and John M. Perry.
Order for money to be paid to his wife.
Impressed with Lardner C. Vanuxem and with his recommendations from Peter S.
DuPonceau, Thomas Cooper, and Vaughan. Appointment of faculty indefinitely
delayed. Acknowledgment received from Thomas Appleton for remittance last year,
but none from Mr. Dodge. Places less confidence in Dodge than in [Etienne?]
Cathalan.
T. J. asks Secretary of the Treasury William H. Crawford to expedite payment of funds owed Virginia and needed for the completion of the University of Virginia's buildings.
Sends copy of proceedings of meeting of Board of Visitors. Remittance to Thomas
Appleton for capitals. Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough settling accounts to see if
money available to begin Rotunda. References to James Breckenridge, Joseph
Cabell, Chapman Johnson, and James Madison. Enclosure: extract of proceedings.
Order for Ionic and Corinthian capitals; payment being made through bill from
Bernard Peyton of Richmond to Samuel Williams of London. Specifications for
these on enclosure. Payments to Giacomo Raggi's wife. No more money due to
Michael Raggi, but he may work on columns at Carrara if Appleton wishes.
Requests information on cost of capitals for the Rotunda as represented in
Andrea Palladio.
John Calhoun states that amount due to Virginia for advances during War of 1812
cannot be ascertained. Has written to Peter Hagner to speed up matter.
Recommends purchase of cement from Andrew Smith. Glass for the University.
Cabell's illness. Requests information regarding last meeting of the Board of
Visitors. Success of Samuel Blackburn, James Breckenridge, David S. Garland,
Mr. Maury of Buckingham, and Joseph Shelton in the recent election. Funds for
the University.
Amount of claim of the Commonwealth of Virginia against the U. S. less than T.
J. hoped. Claims presented by C. Selden, Virginia agent, will be paid soon.
Hopes no unfavorable effect on the opening of the University.
Disappointed at present state of the University. Grateful for T. J.'s attention
to documents placed in his care.
Encloses letter that may be of some help to Garrett, although T. J. has no
personal relation with Governor [Lewis] Cass and no acquaintances in Detroit.
Presenting a pair of buck's antlers.
Bond for $2400. Receipts, dated 15 January and 15 July 1827, for $1803 from
Thomas Jefferson Randolph noted on verso.
Witnessed by James M. Randolph and Tarleton Saunders.
Orders cotton cloth, lining and trimmings for two suits. "They are for servants."
Evaluation of facilities, curriculum, and faculty of South Carolina College,
comparing the professor of mathematics to Nathaniel Bowditch, Audraine, and
Nulty. Virginia legislature must have liberality to compete with them. Progress
of Francis Eppes. Lectures in chemistry, mineralogy, criticism, Belles Lettres.
Appreciates good wishes for his own and country's welfare. Recommends Dr.
[Robert?] Andrews for professorship at the University. Regrets delay in opening
of University, unnecessary in view of the resources of Virginia. Recommends fee
system of University of Coimbra, Portugal, together with a law requiring that
all pastors, lawyers, and physicians practicing in the Commonwealth be
graduated from the University. Hopes Jefferson will live to see the opening of
the University.
Opening date of University deferred until one year after the legislature remits
the debt. Information on faculty, curriculum, and costs for benefit of Bland's
son.
Martha brought Col. Taylor's letter to Judge Roane. Hail storm damage to crops
between Monticello and Mechunk, including those of Thomas Mann Randolph,
Rogers, Gilmer. Trip to Bedford; work on mill. James Randolph studies Greek
with T. J. and French with girls; soon to New London, Va. Funds for University
and Proctor's account. Plans for Library. Literary Board. Martha not well.
William and Anne Cary Randolph Bankhead at Monticello with children, except
John.
Approval of John Taylor's Construction Construed. States coordinate rather than
subordinate to federal government. Peculiar happiness of our system is on
appeal to the ballot rather than the cannon.
Extending the deed of trust [on Poplar Forest] to additional notes for $4000
and $2500 at the Farmer's Bank.
Application for loan from the Literary Fund approved by act of the General
Assembly.
Absences from Richmond of Mr. Pendleton, Sr., and Mr. Daniel delay Literary
Board. Loan directed by Legislature. Slave revolt. Wheat, flour and tobacco
prices. Mentions Winchester bushel. Careers in agriculture and law. Henrico
lands. Edgehill for James Randolph. Ridicule by New England is the strongest
ally of education and reason in area.
Meeting of the Board of the Literary Fund.
Rough draft of bond for loan of $30,000.
Bond for a loan of $29,100. Notation: "1822. January gave a bond for 30,900. D.
verbatim as this except at to the sum."
Cabell's illness. Request for complete statement of all University accounts for
the next General Assembly. Attacks on the University by the Presbyterians of
Hampton-Sydney and the Episcopalians of William and Mary. Washington College to
receive Robinson's estate.
Application for professorship of mathematics at the University of Virginia
Lame horse. Mr. Bacon's fodder accounts. Payment from Isham Randolph. Anne
Bankhead and Charles Bankhead. To Bedford. Dr. Watkins to charge treatments to
his sister to T. J.'s own account.
Warrant for $14,550 to be placed to the credit of the University of Virginia at
the Bank of Virginia. Mentions John Hartwell Cocke. Mentions verbatim copy
addressed to Philip N. Nicholas, President of the Farmer's Bank of Virginia.
T. J. asks Rush to meet with George Blaetermann and determine if Blaetermann is still interested in the position of professor of modern languages at the University of Virginia.
Originally attached to T. J.'s letter to Richard Rush of the same date.
Proposing to defer regular autumnal meeting of the Board of Visitors until
Wednesday preceding the meeting of the Assembly, when a clear and satisfactory
report on construction can be given.
Sends letters regarding the Board of Visitors' meeting for his signature. Trip
to Bedford County. Congratulations on the change of his condition [his
marriage]. Originally enclosed in
Encloses order from the President and Directors of the Literary Fund for
$29,100 for the use of the University.
To arrange affairs before General Assembly meets. Also signed by John Hartwell
Cocke and James Breckenridge.
Notice of meeting.
Call for a special meeting of the Board of Visitors. Three identical copies,
each signed by T. J. and Cocke, with one additional signature on each.
Missouri question has bought back the Hartford Convention men to power. Union
strengthened with westward expansion.
Two necessary measures: checking invasion of states' rights by federal
judiciary and paying the national debt.
Sum of $14,550 deposited to the credit of the University of Virginia.
Approves special meeting of Visitors. Recommends appointment of temporary
accountant as aid to Proctor.
Meeting of the Board of Visitors. Cabell's health. Reference to Mary Cabell.
Approving special meeting of Visitors.
Order to send Brazilian ores by John Barnes. Prices of Cardelli's busts of
Madison and Monroe.
Course of study for Francis Eppes at Columbia College, S. C.
Opening of University awaits action of Legislature on Literary Fund Loan.
Lewis' letter indicates James Barron is unprincipled.
Detailed report on the cost of various buildings from information presented by Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough. Funds to be used for the library (Rotunda). Enclosure:
News received from Thomas Appleton of the death of Raggi's wife in Carrara,
Italy. Requests orders on money being held for him. No news of Michael Raggi.
Honored by preference for professorship at the University of Virginia.
Considers himself engaged.
Conveys thanks to Jefferson. Eager to teach rising citizens of a country whose
government is founded on the rights of man.
Concerning William Mitchell's account against Jefferson.
Choice of arbiters for the settlement of James Oldham's account. References to
[George?] Divers and [Dabney?] Minor.
Arbitration of a dispute with workers at the University by [George?] Divers and
[Dabney?] Minor.
Requests permission to publish T. J.'s letter on the judiciary.
Absence from the meeting of the Board of Visitors due to illness. Advisability
of finishing all University buildings. University finances. References to
Chapman Johnson and Dr. [John A.] Smith of Williamsburg.
Receipt for money paid for hoisting machine for University.
Attack on states' rights by the federal judiciary. Virginia too much out of
favor to protest at this time.
Unauthorized publishing of his letters. Future corruption of U.S. government.
Consolidating effect of judiciary. Missouri crisis.
Treatise on Descriptive Geometry.
Wants Congress to repeal import duty on books.
Petition to abolish tariff on scientific books imported from abroad.
Petition from "divers Colleges, Academies, and literary and scientific
Societies" to Congress to remove tariff on books. Letters from President
Kirkland of Harvard College transmitting printed petition, asking signatures.
Forwards copy of petition to Congress sent from Harvard College; has been asked
to get signatures of institutions of South and West. Proposed it to Chapel
Hill, N. C., Columbia, S. C., Athens, Ga., Transylvania, Ky. Printers do not
need protective tariff.
Eppes' ill health. Disrespect shown
Copy of Greenlee's plat will make his patent good against a junior claim.
Meeting of Board of Visitors, with John Hartwell Cocke, Chapman Johnson, and
James Madison attending. State of the University published in papers. Decision
on commencing the library deferred.
Proposal for supplying lumber for central building of college.
Petition to abolish tariff on books similar to that on Kirkland's circular sent
to Congress. Hopes Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina will
do likewise. Happy for the occasion of cooperating with other literary
institutions.
Unable to obtain copy of deed of conveyance from William Brust, clerk of court.
Mentions Col. Morrison, Col. Nicholas and Mr. Clay.
Regarding the Temple of Fortuna pavilion at the University of Virginia.
[Thomas] Sully's opinion of D. Mariano.
Taxes on land, slaves, horses, carriages, licenses, law processes, seals of
courts, notary seals, tobacco, and military fines in all Virginia Counties.
Comparison of representation and taxation of trans-Allegheny, Valley of
Virginia, Piedmont, and Tidewater.
Elevation and 3 plans (two stories). Construction completed in 1822.
Elevation and two plans, with detail of arched window set in cornice.
Specifications on back headed: "Hotel A. East. One story with a flat roof and
Chinese parapet." Construction completed in 1822.
Unfinished studies for plan and elevation. Construction completed in 1822.
Elevation and two plans. One story. Specifications on back. Construction
completed in 1822.
Elevation and plan. One story. Specifications on back. Construction completed
in 1822.
Elevation and three plans. Two stories. Specifications on back. Construction
completed in 1822.
Construction finished 1822.
Encloses copy of letter to [Thomas] Griflin answering his letter on the subject
of the University.
Cabell in better health. Action in the Assembly regarding funds for the
University. Move to shift seat of government to Staunton. Governor Randolph's
differences with his Council. References to Hampden-Sydney College, Washington
College, William Archer, Samuel Blackburn, Thomas Griffin, Chapman Johnson,
Garrett Minor, [Richard?] Morris, Mr. Ritchie, Mr. Saunders, and Henry E.
Watkins.
Suggests the difficulty with Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough be settled by
arbitration.
Enclosing a memorandum regarding funds for the University for 1822.
Has executed and mailed the bond. Recommends canceling University debt and
giving derelict funds for the library so that the University may open soon.
Strong opposition reported by Cabell.
Funds for the University. Reasons for Thomas Griffin's resolution. Opposition
from the clergy. References to William and Mary, Hampden-Sydney, Chapman
Johnson, Bishop [Richard Channing] Moore, Richard Morris, Rev. Mr. Rice, and
Henry E. Watkins.
Leaves to Cabell and his colleagues the decision as to methods of gaining
relinquishment of the University debt.
Funds for the University. Advises conciliation of the clergy who are uneasy
because of the predominance of the Socinians at Cambridge (Harvard), the
appointment of Thomas Cooper in South Carolina, and the discovery that George
Ticknor and Nathaniel Bowditch are Unitarians. References to Chapman Johnson
and David Watson.
Higginbotham asks T. J. to pay his debt.
Requesting Eppes to send House and Senate Journals, American State Papers, and
certain other newspapers and public documents, 1789-1809, to be used in a
project he is planning [the writing of "some notes and explanations of
particular and leading transactions which history should know"; T. J. to John
Wayles Eppes, 23 October 1821, DLC]. Oppressiveness of his correspondence.
Reasons for refusal to exchange lands: his age; part of Bedford County lands
held in trust by Bank of the United States for his endorsement for Wilson C.
Nicholas; situation not inconvenient for Francis Eppes. Sends silk tree and
boxwood tree for Mrs. Eppes. Will delay paying interest on his debt to Eppes.
Requesting Eppes to send House and Senate Journals, American State Papers, and
certain other newspapers and public documents, 1789-1809, to be used in a
project he is planning [the writing of "some notes and explanations of
particular and leading transactions which history should know"; T. J. to John
Wayles Eppes, 23 October 1821, DLC]. Oppressiveness of his correspondence.
Reasons for refusal to exchange lands: his age; part of Bedford County lands
held in trust by Bank of the United States for his endorsement for Wilson C.
Nicholas; situation not inconvenient for Francis Eppes. Sends silk tree and
boxwood tree for Mrs. Eppes. Will delay paying interest on his debt to Eppes.
Order for a sifter and some rice.
Funds for the University. Estimate of revenue from the Literary Fund.
References to John Bowyer, Chapman Johnson, and Charles Fenton Mercer.
Asserts that the University will have an enrollment of over 200 soon after it
opens from every state south of the Ohio, Missouri, and Potomac. Urges
suspension of payment of interest on the University debt.
Remembers her from Washington. Mentions Col. Morgan.
Flour from Mr. Randolph and Mr. Craven. Corn at Shadwell mill.
Funds for the University. The Kentucky Mission. States' Rights. References to
Samuel Blackburn, Thomas Griffin, Chapman Johnson, and Richard Morris.
Payment of University debt. Cornices for the rooms of the western hotels.
Friezes by William J. Coffee.
Funds for the University. The Literary Fund. References to James Breckenridge,
[Charles?] Cocke, Chapman Johnson, Thomas Miller, and Richard Morris.
Order for linen and clothing. Mentions Burwell (slave).
University opening delayed. To present Rafinesque's offer to teach Natural
History to Board of Visitors.
Funds for the University. References to John Bowyer, Chapman Johnson, Richard
Morris, Samuel Taylor, and David Watson.
Failure to pass various bills to provide funds for the University. Reports of
extravagance in construction of the buildings. Attack on the Literary Fund
based on the waste of the Primary School Fund. References to Arthur Spicer
Brockenbrough, Samuel Blackburn, John Bowyer, Mr. Clay, Thomas Griffin, Chapman
Johnson, Richard Morris, and David Watson.
Meeting of the Board of Visitors. Funds for the University. Convinced that all
buildings should be completed to give favorable impression. Incidental effects
of the move to shift the capital from Richmond to Staunton. Attitude of the
Federalist Party. References to Wilson J. Cary, George Crump, Thomas Griffin,
Chapman Johnson, James Madison, and John Tyler.
Lack of funds forces him to leave school early. Description of his studies
References to John Wayles Eppes' finances.
Paper from Mrs. Proctor and account from Mr. Vest. Mr. Stout reduced delivery.
Corn and oats prices. James Monroe, through Mr. Watson, paid slaves' hire.
Grain from Mr. Carr. Jerry to Milton for cement from John Crad[d]ock. Fence
rail. Mentions Gill.
James Monroe's plan to pay debt through corn sales. Mr. Rogers to sell corn.
Bishop to buy timber. Isaac hauling wood. Mentions Mr. Watson and coopers.
Sends Thomas Appleton's account for marble capitals and sums to be paid Giacomo
Raggi. Note by Garrett: check sent to Bernard Peyton on Farmer's Bank of
Virginia. Receipt by Alexander Garrett to Arthur Brockenbrough for the money.
John Wayles Eppes can spare money only for Francis Bacon's Abridgement and Coke
on Littleton. Bad crops, father's ill health make economy essential. Course of
study in law. Invites Martha Randolph and T. J. to visit Mill Brook.
Calculations for 6 shafts of Doric columns. Ordered from John M. Perry.
Mr. Skinner may quote T. J. letters about Adlum's wines. Caumartin grape. North
Carolina's Scuppernong Creek wine and European wines. Norfolk market brandies
wine too often.
Method of determining longitude by occultations, solar eclipses, tedious but
accurate. Sends method of calculation for use of University. Enclosure: "To
find the Moon's parallaxes in longitude and latitude, independent of the
altitude and longitude of the nonagesimal."
Corn prices and purchases, partly from Mr. Rogers. Horse drover from Missouri
at Charlottesville to sell Chickasaw horses and a mule. T. J. note due Edmund
Bacon, heir to John Bacon, with Martin Dawson.
Transmits copy of public journals and documents to each state university. Noted
by T. J.: State Papers of 1818, Secret Journals of Congress, Journals of
Federal Convention, Census for 1820.
Acknowledges his valued note. Does not wish to burden him with astronomical
labors, merely wishes to aid university in native state by supplying them
accurate method for calculations of longitude.
Sends additional contribution to University of Virginia: "Calculations of the
longitude of the Capital in the City of Washington from Greenwich Observatory,
in England, from the beginning of the Solar Eclipse of August 27th 1821,
Examined and revised."
Regrets Eppes' illness. Disapproves of Francis Eppes' plan for early marriage
but recommends acquiescence. Promises the house at Poplar Forest and a
plantation with it, but since it is security for his commitment, cannot give a
deed. Recommends Francis live with friends for a year before incurring expense
of housekeeping.
Carriage price. Charlottesville carriage maker not good pricing agent; Mr.
Randolph better. Richmond price. T. J. Randolph says Edmund Randolph does not
need Bacon at mill. Mentions Colclaser and plan to leave Virginia.
Ox and mule carts of stone hauled by Wormly, Jerry, Isaac, and Ned.
Flooring planks arrived. Sends drawing of method of grooving floors.
Engaging Clay's professional services in the collection of Thomas Deye Owings'
bond to the late Wilson Cary Nicholas. Involvement of T. J. and Thomas J.
Randolph as endorsers of Nicholas' notes. References to John Brown of
Lexington, Colonel Morrison, and Dabney Terrell.
As Rector of University of Virginia, acknowledges volumes presented to it.
Money for iron and to pay William Bacon. Bedford cart.
Illness prevents attendance at the Board of Visitors meeting. Auditing of the
University's accounts by Martin Dawson. References to John Hartwell Cocke.
Presents table for use of University of Virginia, "A Table of Logarithms for
reducing the Moon's equatorial horizontal parallax from a sphere to an oblate
spheroid, admitting the ratio of the equatorial diameter to the polar axis of
the Earth, to be as 320 to 319."
Progress of construction. Provision for religious instruction at the
University. Audit of the University's books. (See entry of 23 December).
Pamphlets on the disease of cattle in a certain district, and on the new
invention of a water burner. Giving one to agricultural society of which James
Madison is president.
Sends copy of resolution of Board of Visitors, authorizing building of the library, and of an advertisement for the
Requests that T. J. use his influence with the President and Secretary of the
Navy to help Randolph's brother-in-law, Beverly Browne, become naval
storekeeper at the Gosport Navy Yard. All wine sold by Captain Crane. (This is
Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., II, younger half-brother of Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr.).
Lien on ironworks in Montgomery will shield T. J. from loss as endorser of
Wilson Cary Nicholas, if Owings' bond is awarded to Thomas Jefferson Randolph.
Pestilence in Louisville. Mentions Henry Clay, Mr. Green, Mr. Leigh, and
William Morrison.
Plan for borrowing money to set up his plantation. Information from Colonel
Burton about Carolina wine, made by Ebinezer Pettigrew of Edenton and George
Spruel of Plymouth, sold by Thomas Cox & Co. Study of Coke. John Wayles
Eppes' health.
The letter is Jefferson's response to Annesley's request for Jefferson to judge the quality of a pamphlet that Annsley wrote on shipbuilding.
Jefferson replied, "born and bred among the mountains, and scarcely knowing the head from the stern of the ship," that he knew little of shipbuilding
and was declining the request.
University accounts with Thomas Appleton and Giacomo Raggi. Reference to
Alexander Garrett.
Mr. Taylor's letter. Mentions Iturbide. Hopes Brazil and Mexico will
"homologize with us." Arm improved. Aid to Gibson.
Forward 250 prints of the plan of the University of Virginia to Bernard Peyton,
retaining plate for future orders. Includes bill.
Payment to Peter Maverick for his engraving of the University of Virginia
ground plan. University accounts. References to Bernard Peyton.
Statement of University accounts. Possible contracts for the library building
with James Dinsmore, John Neilson, Thorn & Chamberlain, and John M.
Perry. Has sent Alexander Garrett's account to Martin Dawson.
Funds for the University. Literary Fund finances very unfavorable. Cabell's
health improved. Glad T. J.'s wound improving. References to Wilson J. Cary,
David S. Garland, William F. Gordon, Chapman Johnson, Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., [William Cabell] Rives, and Judge St. George Tucker.
Cost of building the library estimated by James Dinsmore. Funds for the
University. Purchase of books and apparatus. Settlement of the Proctor's
accounts. References to John Bowyer, Alexander Garrett, William F. Gordon,
James Hunter, George Loyall, and [William Cabell] Rives.
Received payment from Col. Bernard Peyton for engraving and printing the plan
of the University.
Letter transmitting the report of 7 October (q.v.). Additional information on
the financial status of the University.
Awaits arrival of ships from Livorno with the University's marble capitals.
Mentions Thomas Appleton.
Urges securing of money for the building of the library as of more importance
than the remission of the University's debt. To secure a faculty of the highest
order, must have distinguished structures. Estimates of the cost of the library
by John M. Perry, John Gorman, James Oldham, James Dinsmore, and Arthur Spicer
Brockenbrough. Extreme difficulty in writing. Mentions William Gordon, Chapman
Johnson, George Loyall, and William C. Rives.
Funds for the University. Cost of the library. Error in the Proctor's accounts.
References to Briscoe G. Baldwin, John Bowyer, Wilson J. Cary, John Hartwell
Cocke, Peter M. Daniel, David S. Garland, William F. Gordon, Chapman Johnson,
Daniel Sheffey, Allen Taylor, and Henry E. Watkins.
Davy can help Joe. Estate of John Bacon.
T. J. entries concern slaves. Other entries in hands of T. J. Randolph and
Martha J. Randolph.
Plan of dome room with specifications on back, beginning: "Rotunda, reduced to
the proportions of the Pantheon and accomodated to the purposes of a Library
for the University with rooms for drawing, music, examinations and other
accessory purposes." Construction began in 1823.
Maverick's engraving of University ground plan. Instructions for installing
ornaments for Poplar Forest and the University pavilions. T. J.'s recent fall.
References to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough, and John Hemings.
Funds for the University. University's popularity shown in elections in
Mecklenburg, Lunenburg, Brunswick, Greenville, Henrico, Norfolk, and Essex
counties. References to Mr. Clopton, James Hunter, Arthur Lee, and Addison
Powell.
Lodgings for John Gorman, a workman at the University.
Requests that Cabell, Chapman Johnson, and George Loyall sign a special call
for a Board of Visitors meeting as soon as the lower house passes the bill
financing the library building. Martin Dawson's estimate of University debts
higher than Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough's. Financing of a state system of
education. Primary education most important, the University next, secondary
schools the least. Mentions James Breckenridge, John Hartwell Cocke, and James
Madison.
Concerning discharging the $20,000 debt of W. C. Nicholas.
Loan to T. J. Randolph to discharge Wilson C. Nicholas' bond to the Bank of the
United States.
Funds for the University and for colleges and primary schools throughout the
state. Question of moving the capital from Richmond. References to
Hampden-Sydney College, William F. Gordon, [William Cabell] Rives, and Samuel
Taylor.
Applying for a position at South Carolina College, with information on his
education, experience, and devotion to the principles for which Robert Emmet
died. Impossibility of returning to Ireland under present conditions. Letter of
introduction from William Sampson.
Agrees to place University first, later to come forward as patron of the
primary schools. Disapproves special favors for Hampden-Sydney. Requests
written approval from Board of Visitors for engaging workmen for library.
Mentions Chapman Johnson, George Loyall, and William C. Rives.
Valuation of the slaves at Poplar Forest, made in connection with a settlement
between Jefferson and Francis Eppes.
Meeting of the Board of Visitors. Loan bill for the University secure. Mr.
Brockenbrough's accounts. References to Philip Doddridge and Thomas Griffin.
Attacks on Brockenbrough's honesty by James Oldham, a worker at the University,
sent to Thomas Griffin of the House of Delegates.
Passage of the University Bill. References to William F. Gordon, Chapman
Johnson, and George Loyall.
No attention paid to James Oldham's charges against Arthur Brockenbrough.
Chapman Johnson's failure to attend meetings of Board of Visitors. University
finances. Application from Dr. Tones, formerly of the College of William and
Mary, for the chemistry chair at the University of Virginia. References to
Briscoe Baldwin, John Bowyer, Philip Doddridge, David S. Garland, William F.
Gordon, George Loyall, Daniel Sheffey, Allen Taylor, and Joseph Watkins.
Bill for Poplar Forest ornaments.
Legislature empowered Literary Board to supply more funds to University. Mr.
Cabell and Mr. Loyall approved acceptance of loans; if Madison approves, T. J.
and John Hartwell Cocke can proceed to employ workmen without meeting of Board
of Visitors.
Congratulations on loan for the University. Suggests that work begin without
formal meeting of the Board of Visitors.
Congratulations on loan for the University. Suggests that work begin without
formal meeting of the Board of Visitors.
Requests his attendance to discuss the hiring of workmen for the Rotunda, since
legislature has permitted a $60,000 loan. Expects written authorization from
James Breckenridge, Joseph Cabell, George Loyall, and James Madison. Mentions
Arthur Brockenbrough, James Dinsmore, and John Neilson.
Requesting her cousin's aid in settling the affairs of her deceased brother,
George Jefferson. Believes that John Garland Jefferson and Patrick Gibson are
being unfair to her.
Law regarding seats on the Board of Visitors. Contracts for the library should
be for a definite amount. References to Chapman Johnson and John Augustine
Smith.
Probably drawn by John Neilson. Previously attributed to Cornelia Jefferson
Randolph.
Expressing thanks for a copy of Morse's "Geography". Age prevents his offering
detailed criticism of tables, but notes omission of William and Mary from list
of colleges.
Application for chair of languages at University of Virginia. Transmits four
letters, to be returned, from Robert S. Garnett, Thomas Cooper, and himself.
Brockenbrough encloses contracts for work at the University of Virginia with [James] Dinsmore and [John] Neilson. See 1823 March 12 for contracts.
Returns contracts (for work on the Rotunda) with James Dinsmore, John Neilson,
and Thorn & Chamberlain. Requests statement of funds as work
progresses. Enclosure: contracts with Dinsmore and Neilson.
Contracts made by Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough with Thorn & Chamberlain,
John Neilson, and James Dinsmore for work on the Rotunda.
Invitation to dine at Monticello with Mr. Dodge of Marseilles.
Progress on Rotunda. Letter from Thomas J. O'Flaherty. Professor Edward Everett
of Boston must seem heretic to New England.
Contracts for the library. Funds for the purchase of books and apparatus.
References to John Hartwell Cocke and Chapman Johnson.
Returns papers which have been communicated to James Madison. Cannot appoint
professors until University's debt is discharged. On verso: calculations (for
slaves' clothing?).
Merits of the Journal of the Law School sent to T. J. by Taylor. (The law
school referred to is one conducted by Taylor at his estate, Needham).
Expenses and income in Albemarle and Bedford. Plans for payment of his own
debts by 1827, of Wilson C. Nicholas' by 1830, and "the lands will all be
saved". List of his creditors: [Joseph] Antrim, Edmund Bacon, Bank of the
United States, Bank of Virginia, Joseph Bishop, Brands' executors, Bramham
& Bibb, Youen Carden, Hugh Chisholm, Dabney Cosby, Martin Dawson, Dodge
& Oxnard, Francis Eppes, John Wayles Eppes, Farmer's Bank, John Gorman,
Mr. Gough, Elijah Ham, [Frederick W.?] Hatch, David Higginbotham, John Jones,
James Leitch, Leroy & Bayard, James Lyle, Charles Massie, B. Miller,
John Neilson, Mr. Pini, Hanah Proctor, Dr. Ragland, James Rawlings, Archibald
Robertson, University of Virginia, Dr. Watkins, Mr. Welsh, John Winn, and Joel
Yancey.
Regrets that physical disability prevents him from providing material for
Walsh's projected biography. Biography ought not to be written while the
subject is alive, because of difficulty in being properly critical and because
he should have access to the letters of the person while writing. ". . . the
letters of a person . . . form the only full and genuine journal of his life;
and few can let them go out of their own hands while they live. a life written
after these hoards become opened to investigation must supercede any previous
one." Correa a member of the Cortes and in poor health, disapproves of our
administration.
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough's and Martin Dawson's estimate of debts,
subscriptions, annuity, prospects of help from legislature, and immediate loans
needed for Rotunda.
Brockenbrough encloses contract with Mr. Coffee [not present] because Coffee is "dissatisfied and complains heavily of his bargain." Brockenbrough also asks for a public statement on his performance as Proctor since his character has been "furiously attacked by an anonymous writer under the name of a Farmer."
Acknowledging a gift of wine. Refuses comment on Adlum's book on wine culture.
Sends receipt for Chapman Johnson's subscription to the University. Hopes
Breckenridge's election to the legislature will ensure remission of
University's debt. Estimate of present debt.
Instructions for James Dinsmore and John Neilson on the entablature of the
Rotunda.
Requests information as to when he should begin his work at the University. Has
toured Germany, France, and Holland collecting materials for lectures. Wishes
to know if his books may enter duty free.
Payment for ornaments for the University. Mix-up in shipment. Reference to
Bernard Peyton.
T. J. accepts an offer for two already-published volumes in English of Bartolomé de las Casas with the subsequent volumes to be shipped later and refuses a copy of Alexander Wilson's
Recommends tax on whiskey to discourage its consumption, but not on imported
wines. Belief in support of infant industries only when they can in the future
become strong. Refuses to express an opinion on the next election.
Problems concerning the north front of the Rotunda.
Literary Fund Board has authorized loan of $40,000 to the University. Regrets
his delay prevented T. J.'s trip to Poplar Forest. Mentions Alexander Garrett.
Alexander Garrett certified as Bursar of the University of Virginia.
To Bedford. T. J. Randolph believes tobacco must have reached Richmond.
Payments to Jacobs and Raphael. Nail rod.
Authorizing Alexander Garrett, Bursar of the University of Virginia, to receive
funds from the Literary Fund and to transact business for the Board of
Visitors.
Bond for $40,000. Conditions of repayment. Note at bottom: "November 21. 23.
executed a bond for 5000. D. copied verbatim from this except as to sum."
Application for a position at the University of Virginia teaching French,
Spanish, and Italian. Lists experiences at the University of France and at Dr.
Allen's Academy. Refers him to P. S. DuPonceau.
Bond, in T. J.'s hand.
Opening of University uncertain, and appointment of professors delayed.
T. J. thanks Somerville for a book on the French revolution.
Hopes Cooper will come to the University of Virginia despite revival of
persecutions from the genus irritabile vatum. Columbian Register of May 10th
contains no article by Ignatius Thompson but does have a message from the
Governor of Connecticut.
Advice concerning the settlement of George Jefferson's estate. His high regard
for her father, George Jefferson, and brothers, George Jefferson and John
Garland Jefferson. Mentions Patrick Gibson.
Papers to T. J. Randolph at Richmond. Financial problems caused by recent death
of friend. Hopes to open University in time for Giles's son to attend.
Legislature to determine opening date. T. J.'s fractured arm.
Sends drawings to correct ill effect of angles in passage of the Rotunda.
Specifications on back. Construction began in 1823.
Letter of introduction for Mr. Miralla of South America, who is bringing papers
from T. J.
Requesting T. J.'s advice on plan of jail for Nelson County.
Age and debility prevent his attending Fourth of July celebration.
Plans for Cumberland jail. Literary Board to wait. Rotunda construction. Marble
in transit New York to Richmond.
Thomas Appleton's account for the capitals; account of Jonathan Thompson,
Collector of New York, for duty and freight; Thomas Bell's account for freight.
Forwards extract of a letter from George Ticknor of Harvard, complimenting the
scholarship, zeal, and character of Harrison's son, Jesse Burton Harrison.
T. J. writes that he was contacted by "M. Jullien, a person of distinguished science" to be a contributor to
Thanking T. J. for his aid in planning the Nelson County jail. References to
Mr. Crawford, Mr. Peck, and William Philips.
Cost of the capitals delivered at the University. Mentions Bernard Peyton,
Thomas Appleton, Lyman Peck.
Application for position at the University of Virginia. Encloses letters from
T. J., John Roane, and Thomas Cooper.
Selection of the site of the Nelson County jail. Details of its plan.
References to Arthur Brockenbrough, William Cosby, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Nelson,
John Perry, William Phillips. Enclosure: memorandum of the contract made 29
July 1823 between Robert Rives, Joseph C. Cabell, and Thomas Massie, Jr., for
the court of Nelson County, and William B. Phillips, who agrees to build the
jail. Contract refers to Jefferson's plan.
Recommends Thomas J. O'Flaherty for professorship at the University.
Change in his drawing of the library room of the Rotunda.
Door for the Rotunda.
Construction details regarding main door of Rotunda. Fire at the state
penitentiary.
T. J. comments on "Phocion's" article in the
Forwards plan of University with printed explanations. Reports progress of
construction. Hopes legislature will enable University to open by liberating
funds. University to be alma mater of South and West.
Ford to paint Mrs. Randolph's portrait at Monticello.
Terms of agreement with Giacomo Raggi for bases of columns. Mentions Mr.
Negrin, John Neilson, and James Dinsmore.
Requesting payment of balance due him.
Ford to paint the President's (James Monroe's) portrait. Assistance in moving
Ford's instruments.
Recommending Mr. and Mrs. John Gray as boarding-house keepers for the
University.
Recommending that Giacomo Raggi be given an advance, secured by alabaster and
marble which he has permission to sell. Receipt for $50 signed by Raggi.
Arrival of Corinthian and Ionic capitals from Italy.
Arrival of Corinthian and Ionic capitals from Italy. Itemizes variations from
directions given. Inferior to those done by Michael Raggi.
Sends three potato pumpkins and a cushaw squash with cultivation directions.
Recommends James W. Ford as portrait painter. Mentions portrait of James
Monroe.
For carving of Corinthian bases for University of Virginia columns, to be
executed by Raggi under the direction of Thomas Appleton.
Concerning work on the Rotunda.
Capitals received approved on the whole, but certain details unsatisfactory.
Contract with Giacomo Raggi for Rotunda capitals. Requests price of bases for
columns, wooden columns for interior, and marble squares for floor. Asks for
engraving of Pantheon. Payment to be remitted by Bernard Peyton through Samuel
Williams of London.
Coffey's and Roscoe's books on prisons. Unable to find the Oxford and Cambridge
Guide. New purchase of land will make it necessary to withdraw from the Senate.
Transfer of title of the University lands from the Proctor to the Rector and
Visitors.
Literary Board funds inadequate. Bursar needs supplement for Proctor.
Consultation with James Madison regarding a substitute for Cabell (in making
the trip to Europe to engage faculty for the University).
Muscat and Madeira wines. Mr. and Mrs. Martin to dine. Mrs. Randolph to visit.
Settlement of James Oldham's and John Neilson's account. Requests estimate of
money available for professors.
Order to remit funds for the Rotunda columns to Thomas Appleton, Leghorn,
Italy, through Bernard Peyton, Richmond.
Personal affairs delay his attending Assembly meetings. Returns Roscoe's work
on prisons. University bill to be pushed by James Breckenridge and Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr.
Estimate of expenses for the University of Virginia for 1824, unless
brickmaking is resumed. Martin Dawson's charges will be slight in future.
Bill to remove the University debt. References to Colonel Boyd, William F.
Gordon, James Pleasants, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
T. J. presents Laval with a list of books he wants sent to him.
T. J. recommends Philips for the excellence of his bricklaying and "correctness of his conduct."
Number of hands required for the next year's work at the University.
Funds for the University. References to Thomas Miller and Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr.
State of funds for 1823, estimate for 1824, annual income, annual expenses, and
probable expenses of a student.
Search of Truth in the Science of the Human Mind.
Detailed account of funds and debts 1820-1823. Interest payments projected to
1839.
Deals with right of Francis Eppes to that part of John Wayles Eppes' estate
which John Wayles Eppes possessed in right of his first wife, Maria Jefferson
Eppes. Mentions Martha B. Eppes, John Wayles Eppes' second wife; Mr. Burton, an
executor; Pantops, a part of John Wayles Eppes' land.
Instructions to bricklayers and carpenters at work on the Rotunda.
Introducing Mr. Ralston of Philadelphia and Captain Chapman, who wish to see
the University of Virginia.
Wine from Dodge and Oxnard by brig Caledonia from Marseilles. Schooner Hiram,
Thomas Dunike, Master, care of Collector of Port of Richmond. Account mentions
Wilson Hunt.
T. J. offers a few words of advice on the conduct of life, at the request of Grotjan's mother. A postscript, Philadelphia, 1833 June 9, by Andrew Jackson, recommends a "rigid adherence" to Jefferson's advice.
Interest charges on University funds. Whether to have 7 or 8 professors.
Jefferson is writing to Barbour on behalf of James Leander Cathcart, a former consul to the Barbary States, seeking new government employment.
Code of Regulations on distribution of courses among University professors.
Encloses a copy AD. 2 pp.of T. J. ENACTMENTS TO BE PROPOSED TO VISITORS OF
UNIVERSITY. Eight professors: ancient languages, modern languages, mathematics,
natural philosophy, natural history, anatomy, moral philosophy, and law.
Funds for University, as reported in Enquirer. If Legislature can repeal
endowment, University cannot compete with European schools. Not to he "common
local academy" like Hampden-Sydney, Lexington, and Rumford.
Funds for the University. Purchase of books. Reference to Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr.
Passage of the University bill. Funds for purchase of library and apparatus.
Recommending Claude Crozet as professor of mathematics and Dabney Carr as
professor of law. Mentions Alexander Garrett.
Draft on Bank of Pennsylvania care of Bernard Peyton.
Funds for the University of Virginia. Reappointment of the Board of Visitors.
Funds for library and apparatus. Importance of choosing faculty on merit alone
rather than from favoritism, which practice has lowered standards at the
College of Philadelphia and at Edinburgh University. Has never appointed
relation to office, because always found someone else better qualified.
Rembrandt Peale's work on painting of George Washington. University more
beautiful than anything in U.S. or Europe. Museum.
Renews application for professorship of botany, zoology, mineralogy, geology,
physics, geometry, mental philosophy, ancient history of America, archaeology,
phonology, and philology. Enclosures: catalog of his principal works; newspaper
articles by Rafinesque, dealing with American anthropology and with a new tree
of Kentucky, cladrastis fragrans.
Logrolling attempt: University bill and the bill to recharter the Farmer's
Bank. References to James Breckenridge, Alexander Garrett, William F. Gordon,
and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Request for 1200 bricks to be placed to the account of John M. Perry.
Confirms the appointment of T. J., James Madison, Chapman Johnson, Joseph C. Cabell, George Loyall, James Breckinridge and John Hartwell Cocke as Visitors of the University of Virginia and authorizes them to fix a day for meeting.
T. J.'s commission as a Visitor of the University of Virginia, signed by James Pleasants, Jr.
List necessary expenditures for the University. Sends balance sheet up to 31
December [1823].
Estimate of income and expenses for the year 1823. Mentions Martin Dawson.
Funds for the University from the debt due Virginia from the Federal
government. Francis Walker Gilmer's scheme of professorships. References to
James Barbour, William F. Gordon, [George?] Hay, Chapman Johnson, James
Madison, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Memorandum concerning the renewal of his notes held by the Bank of the U. S.,
the Farmer's Bank, and the Bank of Virginia.
Note concerning University of Virginia debts.
Complete victory of the friends of the University in the Assembly. Downfall of
William and Mary seems certain. Suggests hiring of certain of the William and
Mary faculty: John A. Smith, Mr. Campbell, James B. Rogers, and James Semple.
References to John Bowyer, James Breckenridge, Alexander Garrett, William F.
Gordon, Chapman Johnson, George Loyall, James Madison, and Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr.
Selection of chemical and philosophical apparatus adapted to the needs of the
University of Virginia. Sources of apparatus: New York, London, Paris.
Discussion of relative merits of dissection and wax models in teaching anatomy;
practices of Caspar Wistar and Philip S. Physick. Urges good medical library.
Will send list of books needed and a collection of bones.
Concerning offer for sale of anatomical collection in Amsterdam of Dr. Bonus
Physick presents his qualifications for the anatomical department of the University of Virginia.
Applies for chemistry vacancy mentioned by Thomas Cooper. Mentions T. J.'s
friendship for his father. Benjamin Franklin Bache. Reference to [Lardner]
Vanuxem.
Suggests changes in the galleries of the Rotunda, on which James Dinsmore and
John Neilson are working without his permission. Noted by Jefferson:
"disapproved".
Plans for the library. References to John Neilson and James Dinsmore.
Applies for tutorial position at the University. Describes education at
Glasgow, at Trinity College, Dublin, and at Oxford. Sends copies of
recommendations from B. Lloyd, professor of mathematics, and the Reverend
Thomas Gannon. Mentions the Reverends C. Boyton, J. Gutch, Henry Harte, and
James Kennelly.
Sends list of chemical apparatus adequate for the University of Virginia. Enclosure:
Attempt to get recognition of the University's claim to money owed Virginia by
the United States. Monroe's recommendation of
Estimate of cost of Rotunda to date. Payments to Thorn & Chamberlain,
contract with Giacomo Raggi, itemized list of building materials.
Subjects to be taught by University professors; their duties and salaries.
Returning a horse loaned by T. J. Reference to Col. John Coles and to Mr.
Maclure.
Conveying land in Albemarle County to the University of Virginia. Witnessed by
John M. Perry. Approved by T. J.
Conveying land in Albemarle County to the University of Virginia. Witnessed by
John M. Perry. Approved by T. J.
Number of professors that can be hired. Estimated expenses for 1824.
Board of Visitors will consider his application in October. Glad the son of his
late friend, Benjamin Franklin Bache, is qualified.
Legislature approved funds for University. Visitors want to open February,
1825. Professors from Europe. Work on Rotunda. Trist's work on catalogues. Mrs.
Lewis, Mrs. Southall, and Dr. Ragland dead. Charlottesville's growth. Mentions
Hore Browse Trist, Jr.
Agreeing to the engagement of the anatomical professor from Europe. Pleased to
see the number of foreign professors is to be limited. Note by John Hartwell
Cocke: "I concur with Mr. Cabell in the above."
Sends letters from accountant of Literary Fund and from cashier of Farmer's
Bank of Virginia. Asks instructions regarding a loan from the Bank of Virginia.
Mentions Chapman Johnson.
Concerning John Wayles Eppes' estate. Fruit and tobacco crops. Request for
pyracanthus root.
Introducing Gilmer, and granting him full authority to engage professors for
the University of Virginia. On same sheet as
Rector and Visitors appoint Gilmer to go to Great Britain and Europe to hire
professors.
Notes on reverse dated April 26, 1824.
Request for "ground plats" (Maverick's engraving?) of the University to be sent
to Europe. Requests tin for his house.
Receipt for bills of exchange drawn by Joseph Mann on Gowan & Marx of
London for Gilmer's use as agent of the University to recruit faculty members,
and for purposes of the University designated by instructions. Approved by T.
J.
List of titles with prices estimated in pounds sterling.
Scheme of education for Virginia. Preparatory schools to teach classical
languages, geometry, and geography not yet established. Department of grammar,
rhetoric, and oratory at University of Virginia. Mentions professors at
University, and pamphlet and grammar of composition.
Ill health prevents his leaving Monticello. If consultation necessary, requests
Brockenbrough and Bergmin to come to Monticello.
Translation of Gay de Vernon's Treatise on the Science of War and
Fortification. Politics in U.S., liberty in Europe, election of 1800. Praises
William Harris Crawford.
Attitude of the University toward the possible removal of the College of
William and Mary from Williamsburg to Richmond. Views on the subject held by
William Armistead, Colonel Bassett, Chancellor Brown, [John B.?] Clopton, Dr.
Charles Everett, N. Faulcon, Dr. Galt of Williamsburg, [James M.?] Garrett,
Thomas Griffin, Mr. Johnson of Williamsburg, George Loyall, Thomas Macon,
Bishop Moore, Hugh Nelson, Mr. Nicholas, Brazure W. Pryor, Archibald Ritchie,
Judge James Semple, Mr. Scott, John W. Sourell, L. W. Tazewell, and John Tyler.
Cabell introduces an astronomer, Mr. Goodacre, to T. J.
T. J. thanks Hosack for two volumes, comments on the mathematical abilities of M. Audrain, explains why the University is hiring European professors and sympathizes on a recent bereavement.
Fountain pen like Mr. Cowan's. Richmond watchmaker, for Mr. Dyer.
T. J. encloses a letter [not present] from Joseph Carrington Cabell regarding a proposal to move the College of William and Mary to Richmond and a University of Virginia Board of Visitors decision to hire a medical professor.
Discussion of the removal of the College of William and Mary from its present
site to Richmond or a possible consolidation with the University. Would welcome
the library and funds of William and Mary but not their faculty in case of
consolidation. Suitability of Richmond and Norfolk as site of medical school.
Mentions James Madison.
Orders polished marble squares for Rotunda floor. Requests supervision of
Giacomo Raggi's contract for bases of columns. Raggi left New York on ship
Cyane for Gibraltar.
Urging that the friends of the University of Virginia be passive in regard to
the removal of William and Mary from Williamsburg to Richmond, Petersburg, or
the western part of the state.
Material about the University of Virginia for use in McKennie's newspaper, the
Interview included right of Georgia to the Cherokee lands, character of Indians
and African Americans, tariff, disposition of Great Britain toward Spain and
the United States, religion, and theology. Brief account of interviews with
Colonel James, P. P. Barbour, and James Madison.
Recommends a reservoir be placed on the Rotunda for fire-protection. Plans for the University's water supply. References to Mr. Chamberlain, John Perry, and
A. B. Thorn.
Sends report on the plan of the University for Dr. [Dugald] Stewart and others.
Failure of legislature to appropriate money for books and apparatus.
Possibility that William and Mary may consolidate with the University. Sends
acknowledgment to Major [John] Cartwright for a volume on the English
Constitution that he sent. Suggests presenting copy of report on the University
to Cartwright.
Illness of Mrs. [St. George] Tucker prevents his visiting T. J. at Monticello
and the Madisons at Montpellier. Removal of William and Mary to Richmond.
Contract to teach French, Italian, German, English, Anglo-Saxon, modern
history, and geography. Salary, prequisites, and conditions of the
professorships.
Visitors to open University 1 February 1825. European scholars because American
not suitably prominent.
Agreeing to subscribe to Mitchell's newspaper.
Recommends Col. Bernard Peyton for office in Richmond. Mentions Bedford.
Introduces Col. Bernard Peyton of Richmond, a commission merchant who travels
to expand his business in North.
Requests instructions for John Gorman, who is working on the Rotunda. James
Dinsmore and John Neilson need funds.
Belief in human progress and perfectibility. Advocates Indian rights.
Busy at University. O'Flaherty's competence in Greek, Latin, French, and
English.
Request for copies of the Rockfish Gap Report and [Maverick's] plan of the
University.
Orders material for saddlecloth.
Grain samples from Mr. Gelston, New York, for Albemarle Agricultural Society.
Application for professorship of modern languages, geography, and history.
Lists qualifications and education. Gives Robert Walsh, Jr., as reference.
Enclosure: prospects of Mount Airy College, P. F. B. Constant, Principal. Label
in T. J.'s hand "Candidates for Professorships."
Recommendation for Joseph Antrim as plasterer on basis of work at University of
Virginia.
Contract to teach anatomy, surgery, history and theory of medicine, physiology,
materia medica, and pharmacy. Salary, perquisites, and conditions.
Contract to teach mathematics, navigation, architecture, astronomy. Salary,
perquisites, and conditions.
Contract to teach Latin, Greek, Hebrew, rhetoric, belles lettres, ancient
history, ancient geography. Salary, perquisites, and conditions.
Contract to teach natural philosophy, mechanics, statics, hydrostatics,
hydraulics, pneumatics, acoustics, optics, and astronomy. Salary, perquisites,
and conditions.
Application for professorship of anatomy and physics.
T. J. asks that the bearer of the note, named Joe, choose some iron.
Resolutions concerning the leasing of hotels and the rent to be paid. Copy sent
to Brockenbrough.
Madison discusses Thomas Walker Gilmer's recruitment of English professors for the newly-established University of Virginia, the merits of domestic vs. foreign professors, and candidates for hotel keepers.
Advice on selection of professors. Prefers English, Irish, or Scotch to German
professors. George Blaettermann's books to be passed duty-free. Funds from
legislature for books. Lafayette's visit to Charlottesville and the University.
Hopes Gilmer will accept position at University. Requests copy of Michael
Russell's book on Scottish universities. Presidential election between William
H. Crawford and John Q. Adams. Mentions James Ivory and Sir John Leslie.
Board of Visitors has no money. Scottish, English, Irish, German professors.
Second-rate Europeans better than second-rate Americans. Ivory and Leslie
acceptable. No duty on George Blaettermann's books. U.S. debt to Virginia.
LaFayette to visit Monticello, Montpelier, and University. Russel's Views of
the System of Education in the Universities of Scotland, with appendix on
England, published at Edinburgh. Endorsed by T. J. as never received by Gilmer,
and returned to T. J.
Orders sewing supplies.
Returns Francis Walker Gilmer's letter which he has copied. Gilmer must not
fail to bring professor of natural philosophy for the University. Originally
calendared as 1824 October 19.
Orders screws and copperas.
Abscessed jaw improved. Approval of Coolidge's marriage to Ellen Randolph.
Inability to provide a dowry. Plan to use Milizia's book on architecture as a
text at the University. General Lafayette's approaching visit. Reference to
James Madison.
Returns papers and a copy of the Proctor's account for T. J.'s files.
Recommends higher boarding rates to attract good hotel keepers.
Inviting Mr. and Mrs. Madison to meet Lafayette at Charlottesville. Lafayette
to go to Montpellier and Fredericksburg. No news from Francis Walker Gilmer.
Distressed by news of Gilmer's ill health. Exemption of George Blaettermann's
books from duties. Details on board and lodging prepared for the professors.
Mentions Bernard Peyton, agent for the University in Richmond.
Urges him to accept faculty post at University of Virginia.
Returns donation for purchase of Polyglot Bible through Alexander Garrett since
Cummings & Hillard have sold it. Francis Walker Gilmer has engaged five
professors. Visitors must meet to appoint others.
University will open on 1 February 1825 since Gilmer has hired George
Blaettermann, Charles Bonnycastle, Robley Dunglison, Thomas Key, and George
Long, expected from Europe in a few days.
Wishes to know port professors will enter, so as to secure remission of duty on
books. Requests information on John Torrey's attitude toward chair of natural
history. Urges Gilmer to accept chair of law.
Measurements of Rotunda dome. Sends Hotel contracts for his inspection.
Introducing Richard Kidder Meade, whose father wishes to manage boarding houses
for the University of Virginia.
Wrote [Joseph] Anderson, state comptroller, to instruct collector to exempt
professors' books from duty. Problems of immediate accommodations for
professors.
Sends suggested form for articles of agreement for leases of Hotels, covering
all details of operation. Copy form is a lease with John Gray, Jr.
Applies for post of librarian at University of Virginia. William Tilghman a
reference.
T. J. writes that the University of Virginia professors from England are expected "hourly" at Richmond or Norfolk, and requests that their books be exempt from duties.
Endorsed with the names of Professors George Blaettermann, Charles Bonnycastle,
Robley Dunglison, John Patton Emmet, Thomas H. Key, and George Long.
Cabell's business at Corotoman. Assembly politics with respect to the bill to
move the College of William and Mary to Richmond and funds for the University.
References to George Blaettermann, Francis T. Brooke, John Bowyer, William
Brockenbrough, John Coalter, James M. Garnett, George Hay, Chapman Johnson, Mr.
Leigh, Judge Marshall, James Madison, Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and Robert B.
Taylor.
Decision to vote against the bill to remove William and Mary to Richmond.
Medical education at the University. References to Chapman Johnson and Thomas
Mann Randolph, Jr.
Recommendations regarding the removal of William and Mary and division of her
funds among ten collegiate districts. University should get $50,000 from
Congress. Meeting of Visitors to appoint remaining faculty members. George
Long's arrival.
T. J. asks Breckinridge to keep the contents of this letter secret. T. J. believes that Francis Walker Gilmer will decline the professorship of law at the University and asks Breckinridge if William Campbell Preston would be a suitable candidate.
Jefferson and Madison prefer George Tucker for chair of ethics. Bill for
district colleges. Mentions Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., and William F. Gordon.
Recommends the Rev. Joseph P. Bertrum, who wishes to teach at the University of
Virginia. Failure of John Adams "animal economy" but not his intellectual
powers. Foresees trouble about inscription on Bunker Hill Monument. Republic
ungrateful in not providing one for Samuel Adams. Enclosure: "Heads of a Course
of Lectures on Natural History given annually (since 1788) in the University of
Cambridge, by B. Waterhouse, M. D."
Urges Jefferson to throw influence to Andrew Jackson. Clay should content
himself with Mexican ministry.
Differences of opinion between Jefferson and Madison regarding the removal of
the College of William and Mary to Richmond. Funds for the University.
References to John Bowyer, Judge Dabney Carr, Francis W. Gilmer, William F.
Gordon, George Loyall, Mr. Nicholas, James Pleasants, Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., James Semple, John A. Smith, George Tucker, and John Tyler.
On verso: small framing diagram for library dome.
Applicants for situation vacated by death of James Cuthush include Franklin
Bache, James F. Dana, J. Everett, Jacob Green, John Manners, James G. Percival,
Arthur L. Porter, John Torrey, and G. Troost.
A list of periodical titles, some with annual cost and place of publication, possibly to be ordered for the University of Virginia Library.
A circular letter in which T. J. pleads "the decayed energies of body & mind" and asks "permission to withdraw from all epistolary correspondence beyond what is required by the ordinary business and duties of life."
Sums owed to Farmers Bank, United States Bank, and Virginia Bank.
Offers to sell his library of 3000 to 4000 volumes to the University of
Virginia. Collection includes portrait of Washington by Gilbert Stuart and
other portraits of Lafayette and Peyton Randolph. Enclosure: catalog of books.
Applies for position as librarian. Alexander Garrett given as a reference.
Details on opening of the of Virginia. Professors of mathematics and natural
philosophy expected shortly. Advertisement of University's opening in
newspapers. Textbook sales. Qualifications to enter schools of Latin, Greek,
mathematics, and natural philosophy.
Letter from George Tucker regarding a teaching position at the University.
Application from Mr. Kidd for the position of professor of ethics. Bill for
removal of William and Mary to Richmond to be rejected. Funds for the
University. References to James Barbour, William F. Gordon, Thomas Mann
Randolph, Jr., James Madison, and Judge James Semple.
T. J. writes to Waterhouse concerning the selection of faculty members at the University of Virginia, his views on religion, the health of John Adams, and his own fears of old age and infirmity.
Offers University cabinet of conchology, mineralogy purchased by friend, Edward
Wyer, in Spain. Dr. Wallace of Virginia offers to examine and report on it.
Enclose papers from [William] Coffee and text of an advertisement to be
inserted in the Richmond Enquirer, the Constitutional Whig, and the principal
paper of Fredericksburg concerning the opening of the University.
One of professors to act as librarian.
Non-arrival of professors may delay opening of University. James Barbour
hopeful of obtaining $50,000 from Congress for the University. Additional funds
needed to complete Rotunda and anatomical theatre. Jefferson's actions to
further the University have roused much personal antagonism.
Thanks for gift of books by Michael Russell and Joseph Bosworth. Agrees that
William Hilliard be made the University's agent to purchase books in Europe.
Recommends plates for a new edition of Wilson's Ornithology. Reported discovery
in Athens of 2000 rolls of papyri of Greek authors. Expected arrival of new
professors at the University.
Orders brandy.
Recommends setting up port near Norfolk to be named after Jefferson to rival
New York. Begs Jefferson to use his influence for Jackson in presidential
election.
Request that T. J. prepare a bill to prevent removal of William and Mary
College to Richmond. Clergy, Richmond, and the Federalists all united in favor
of removal.
Returning a copy of Michael Russell's View of Education in Scotland. Expected
arrival of professors from England.
Applies for professorship of foreign languages at University of Virginia.
Somerville's book catalog given to University's purchasing agent (Cummings and
Hilliard). Funds dependent on Virginia's claim against Congress.
Will hold offer of Edward Wyer's mineral collection under consideration; funds
dependent on claim of state of Virginia on Congress.
Calls meeting of Board of Visitors of University to approve loan required for
work on Rotunda, loan to be backed by subscriptions due. Mentions Arthur
Brockenbrough, John Hartwell Cocke, Alexander Garrett, and James Madison.
Sends draft of bill for the discontinuance of the College of William and Mary
and the establishment of colleges at Williamsburg, Hampden-Sydney, Lynchburg,
Richmond, Fredericksburg, Winchester, Staunton, Fincastle, Louisburg, and
Clarksburg. Distribution of the College of William and Mary's funds. Enclosure:
draft of bill.
Concerning possible sale of Edward Wyer's mineral collection to University of
Virginia. Mentions Dr. Wallace.
Financial report on his mission to Europe. Funds paid by bankers Gowan and Marx
to George Blaettermann, Charles Bonnycastle, Mr. Bohn (bookseller), Mr. Cary
(optician), Robley Dunglison, Thomas H. Key, and John Tuther. Encloses letters
and catalogs of books and instruments from Dr. Parr, Mr. Harris, and the Rev.
John Tynes.
Urges Kean to remain at Charlottesville.
Removal of William and Mary to Richmond. Articles in the Whig on the funds of
William and Mary and the decision of the Court of Appeals in the case of
Bracken and the College. References to Alexander Garrett and John A. Smith.
News of Ship Competitor. Requests authorities to support the division of
William and Mary's money. Mentions Dartmouth College case.
Faculty should prescribe textbooks for most courses, but that of government
should be set by Board of Visitors to prevent dissemination of Federalist
principles. Necessity for investigating the sum of education rendered in each
county in primary schools. Financing the medical theatre. Enclosure: resolution
requiring annual statement of schooling rendered in each county, together with
a sample form for the report. Enclosure: Resolutions as to the principles of
government for the University of Virginia.
Publication of a letter from T. J. to help prevent removal of the College of
William and Mary to Richmond. Consideration of Francis W. Gilmer and Chancellor
[St. George] Tucker for the law chair at the University. Suggests the professor
of law be also given a small chancery district. References to Servant Jones and
Richard Morris.
Recommends Dr. Henry Jackson, youngest brother of Gen. James Jackson, for
professorship of natural history and philosophy. Sends seed from Italy and
sample of Cremona flax received from Thomas Appleton.
Defeat of plan to remove William and Mary to Richmond. Plan for a general
education system.
Defeat of the bill to remove William and Mary to Richmond. Delay in arrival of
the University faculty. T. J.'s resolutions relative to primary schools.
Expresses disapproval of a constitutional convention for Virginia. Opposition
to Cabell in his senatorial district. References to John Bowyer, Judge Francis
T. Brooke, Col. Benjamin Cabell, John Hartwell Cocke, David S. Garland, William
F. Gordon, George Loyall, and Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Funds for the University from interest claim of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
References to George Loyall and Littleton W. Tazewell.
Information regarding fees, courses, and provisions for housing and board. (The advertisement appeared in the
News of fire damage at Poplar Forest from Ashton. J. Hemings to repair. Wood
from Captain Martin. English professors at Hampton. University opens in March.
Arrival of the University faculty. Meeting of the Board of Visitors. References
to Chapman Johnson, Francis Gilmer, George Loyall, and John Hartwell Cocke.
No book agent in Charlottesville. Suggests Meredith Jones. Foulis and Leipsic
classics. Paris stereotype editions the best. Dufief's French and English
dictionary. Boiste's French dictionary equal to that of Academy. Many French
students, some Spanish students, few German and Italian. Cubi's Spanish
Dictionary, Baltimore edition adequate. Professors from England in Hampton
Roads. University opens 7 March. Langard's History of England. George Brodie's
History of the English Empire from the Accession of Charles I. Turner's History
of the Anglo-Saxons. Hume's History of England. Thomas' edition of Edward
Coke's First Institute on Littleton.
Applies for position of librarian for son, John V. Kean, lists his
qualifications. Lancelot Minor, Horatio G. Winston, and George W. Trueheart of
Louisa recommend him.
Faculty positions offered to [Henry St. George?] Tucker and to George Tucker.
References to Judge John Coalter and [St. George] Tucker.
Letter from England.
Proctor's statement of the funds of the University as of 31 December 1824.
Notice to students of opening of University to be published in
Enclose Visitors' ratification of loan of $5000 from Farmer's Bank. Directs
remittance to Thomas Appleton through Bernard Peyton of Richmond and Samuel
Williams of London for columns.
Letter to Alexander Garrett contains instructions for payment to Thomas
Appleton (for Giacomo Raggi's work on columns) through Bernard Peyton. Second
letter of this date.
Resolutions of the Visitors concerning the $50,000 to be received from
Congress. Accounting procedures. Part of fund to he used for preparation of a
room to receive books. Number of bricks necessary for medical theatre.
Appointment of Tucker as Professor of the School of Moral Philosophy. Arrival
of five professors from England. Opening of the University.
Financial situation of University of Virginia. Difficulty in riding.
University's obligation concerning the bond forfeited by Charles Bonnycastle in
accepting University position. Salary arrangements with Robley Dunglison and
Thomas H. Key. Details regarding shipment of books and instruments to
University. Mentions George Barlow, Dollond Co., Alexander Garrett, London,
Gowan & Marx, and Munich.
Orders "wool cards" and mustard.
Funds as of 1 January 1825, and estimate for 1826.
Recommends macadam roads for the University.
Appointment as librarian at salary of $150 per year. Statement of his duties.
Shirting for Burwell (slave).
Note for $5000, negotiable at Farmer's Bank of Virginia. Receipted by Alexander
Garrett, Bursar, and William Nekervis, Cashier of Farmer's Bank.
Request for printed copies of the rules enacted by the Board of Visitors.
Health. University of Virginia. Professors found by Francis Walker Gilmer.
Professors Bonnycastle, Dunglison, Emmet, and Tucker. Courses in mathematics,
natural philosophy, medicine, classics, French, Spanish, Italian, German,
Swedish, Danish, Anglo-Saxon, chemistry, botany, zoology, ethics, and law.
Library. Mentions Cambridge and Edinburgh Universities. University of South
Carolina.
Rules for discipline at the University of Virginia. Opening of the University.
Express hope for the success of the University of Transylvania.
Orders bedticking.
Professors arrived; University opened March 7. English professors. Professors
of chemistry and moral philosophy are Americans; professor of law not selected.
Boston bell makers. Mr. Hilliard, University agent for library purchases. Board
of Visitors appreciates gift of books. Coolidge's parents to visit. Mentions
Mr. Ticknor. Enclosure describes clock for Rotunda and asks cost.
Opening of the University. The faculty. Bell for the University. William
Hilliard engaged to buy a library for the University to the value of $15,000.
Receipt of books sent by Coolidge for the University. Coolidge's visit to
Monticello.
Jefferson's gift to Smith's son. Numbers enrolled at the University of
Virginia. Disciplinary problems. Accepts the Bayle [dictionary?] and Edinburgh
Atlas for the University Library.
Necessity of purchasing from John Perry the strip of land that divides the two
parcels of University property in order to secure the water supply. All faculty
except George Tucker and law professor have arrived. Necessity for disciplining
students. Enclosure: estimate of University income and expenditures, 1824-1827.
Necessity of purchasing from John Perry the strip of land that divides the two
parcels of University property in order to secure the water supply. All faculty
except George Tucker and law professor have arrived. Necessity for disciplining
students. Enclosure: estimate of University income and expenditures, 1824-1827.
See
Letter of introduction for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sigourney (Lydia Sigourney).
Opposing the holding of religious services in University buildings.
James Barbour advises that U.S. President deposited money for University to
credit of Treasurer of Virginia in Branch Bank of U S., Richmond. As University
Rector, T. J. to pay agent for books from Europe. Wrote to Governor of
Virginia.
Orders coffee.
Draft of advertisement requesting book donations for the University Library to be inserted in the
Recommends Henry St. George Tucker for professor of law at University. Rockfish
Gap conference. Mentions Joseph C. Cabell.
Account for work on marble columns.
Approves purchase of John M. Perry's land for the University.
Encloses draft of handbill to answer routine questions on the courses and
expenses of the University. [Clement P.?] McKennie to print handbill.
Purchases from John Perry, Daniel and Mary A. F. Piper, and Jesse W. Garth.
Lands held by Alexander Garrett, Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough, and Nathan
Barksdale as University Proctors.
Qualifications of Judge W. A. G. Dade for the law professorship discussed with
Judge [Archibald] Stuart, Howe Peyton, and John Hartwell Cocke, after Francis
W. Gilmer had refused it.
Authorization to execute bond to John M. Perry in consideration of 132 acres of
land sold to the University. Receipt by Perry for $2411 attached.
Law chair to be offered to William A. G. Dade.
Instructions to deposit $18,000 in the United States Bank of Philadelphia to
the account of William Hilliard of Boston, agent of the University of Virginia
for the purchase of books.
Inquires whether he is to criticize the plan of the educational system at
Virginia and to collect philosophical instruments as Francis Walker Gilmer had
intimated. Requests official population documents for United States for a
projected book.
Haveland discusses the carving of composite capitals and suggests a simpler order such as Ionic.
Invitation to dine at Monticello.
University's responsibilities regarding Charles Bonnycastle's forfeited bond.
Censure from professors because of his state of health.
Approves choice of William A. G. Dade for the law chair. Splendid prospects for
the University. Greetings from Mr. Maclure in Paris.
Orders salt.
Introducing Dr. Waterhouse of Cambridge. Use of macadam method on University
roads. Address of Judge Dade.
Offering him the law chair at the University; citing advantages of the post.
Asks if deposit to William Hilliard's credit has been made. Is sending catalog
of books to Hilliard.
Purchase of books for the library of the University. Lists books desired as
well as the "Harvard duplicates".
List of books, with date and place of publication, size, and price estimated in
some cases. At the end is the following in Jefferson's hand: "The preceding
catalogue is that of the books with the purchase of which Mr. Wm. Hilliard is
charged on behalf of the University of Virginia./Th: Jefferson Rector/June 3.
1825."
Advising Randolph about his financial status; begging him to return to his
family and to take up public life when called.
Requests instruction on finishing library in the Rotunda. John P. Emmet
dissatisfied with his laboratory facilities. [John] Brockenbrough has made
remittance to William Hilliard.
If William A. G. Dade refuses law chair, Gilmer, the first choice, may have it.
Charles Bonnycastle's bond settled. William Hilliard to purchase books for
University.
Timber for composite capitals. Originally enclosed with 1826 April 2.
Rooms for John P. Emmet's chemistry experiments. Encloses draft of a balluster
(not found with the letter).
Construction necessary to prevent free access to library by all people.
Request that Bernard Peyton procure a bill of exchange payable to Rufus King,
Ambassador of the U. S. in London, for the purchase of books and apparatus for
the University.
Requests permission to publish T. J.'s letter of 21 April 1825 regarding the
use of University buildings for religious services.
Orders cloth and thread.
Invoice of books shipped aboard the Enterprise, Captain Cason, to Bernard
Peyton in Richmond.
Regrets Dearborn's accident. His own health poor. Opening of University of
Virginia with splendid faculty, but without president or theological schools.
Invites Mr. and Mrs. Dearborn for visit. Soldiers sent by Governor George M.
Troup of Georgia into Creek country. Ellen Randolph Coolidge goes to Boston
soon.
Opposing publication of his letter of 24 April. Purchasing hills of exchange to
be used for purchase of apparatus in England. Reference to Bernard Peyton.
Refers him to Cummings & Hilliard, who may purchase some of his books
for the University library. Grateful for loan of Philibert de Lorme's
Architecture.
News of himself, his health, his family, and the University of Virginia. Power
of federal government should be limited. Refuses to enter into the question
that agonizes Kentucky. Mentions Thomas J. Randolph.
Introducing Emanuel Miller who wishes to enter the schools of Professors Long,
Blaettermann, and Key and who brings a bill of credit from Chandler, Brice,
& Morgan of Philadelphia.
Stables at the University. Deed for John M. Perry's land.
Location of stables and East Range. Requests copy of contract with John M.
Perry, since he wishes to use barn for rye.
Requests him to forward letter to London by packet.
Policy regarding vacations for the University.
Requests his aid in securing apparatus for the University. Money placed in
London subject to orders of Rufus King. If Charles Bonnycastle's bond
forfeited, that amount must be subtracted from the total. List of apparatus and
instructions for shipment. Mentions Francis Walker Gilmer.
Neilson's drawing shows a top and side view of a modillion with caption "Paladio [sic] B.IV Plate LX" and his signature on recto. There are construction notes on the verso and a docket "Modillion block Rotunda Museum."
Requests bill of exchange be sent to Rufus King for purchase of anatomical
apparatus.
Health better. Payment to Dunglison.
John Paul Jones memorabilia. Houdon's bust of Jones at Monticello. Artist from
Washington might copy it.
T. J.'s health. Will accept no money.
Wants to pay for future treatments.
Health worse.
His estrangement from Martha. Use of T. J.'s name in a meeting at the court
house in Charlottesville regarding the convention at Staunton and general
suffrage. Use of T. J.'s letter with regard to the title papers to the public
land dating from T. J.'s governorship. Financial relations between himself and
Thomas Eston Randolph. Causes of Thomas Mann Randolph's financial straits.
References to Hamilton and the Federalist plot of 1798.
Assuring Randolph of his affection. His deafness gives the appearance of
reserve. No objection to Randolph's use of his opinions on suffrage or of his
letter regarding public lands. Urges him to return to his family.
Account for marble columns.
Bill of exchange in favor of Thomas Tredway. Endorsed by Tredway to Rufus King;
purchased by University to pay for anatomical apparatus.
To visit Monticello. Prescribes laudanum.
T. J. sends his watch for repair.
Date of remittance to Thomas Appleton. Marble capitals expected daily.
William Coffee's prices for cornice too high, but Joseph Antrim says no one
else in New York does such work. Dr. [Thomas M.] Boswell of Gloucester, Va.,
has presented mineral collection now in John P. Emmet's charge. Asks procedure
in recording such gifts.
William Coffee's prices for the Corinthian ornaments. Minerals for John P.
Emmet. Arrival of marble bases expected on the Ship Caroline, Captain Farmer.
For Francis Walker Gilmer and Valentine W. Southall as trustees for Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr.
Bills of exchange deposited with King for the use of Thomas Callaway, who is
purchasing anatomical equipment for Robley Dunglison. Enclosures: Two bills of
exchange, one dated 27 June 1825 for £1350, the other 14 July 1825 for
£675, drawn by Kerr & Caskie on James Dunlap of London in
favor of Thomas Tredway.
Weather prognostics, notes on thermometers, table of weights.
Bequests to T. J. Randolph, Samuel Carr, and Martha J. Randolph. T. J.
Randolph, executor. Witnessed by T. J. and Mary J. Randolph. Another will [not
present] executed eight days later.
Henry St. George Tucker, P. P. Barbour, Dabney Carr, and William A. G. Dade
having declined the law chair, Francis W. Gilmer, the first choice, now agrees
to accept. Accounts for spending of $50,000 for library and apparatus.
References to Cummings & Hilliard, John P. Emmet, and Rufus King.
Henry St. George Tucker, P. P. Barbour, Dabney Carr, and William A. G. Dade
having declined the law chair, Francis W. Gilmer, the first choice, now agrees
to accept. Accounts for spending of $50,000 for library and apparatus.
References to Cummings & Hilliard, John P. Emmet, and Rufus King.
Henry St. George Tucker, P. P. Barbour, Dabney Carr, and William A. G. Dade
having declined the law chair, Francis W. Gilmer, the first choice, now agrees
to accept. Accounts for spending of $50,000 for library and apparatus.
References to Cummings & Hilliard, John P. Emmet, and Rufus King.
T. J. reports that four men have declined the law professorship and Francis W. Gilmer has accepted. He accounts for the spending of $50,000, chiefly for the Library, books and apparatus.
Letter brought by Mr. Turner to T. J. Randolph. Payment of debt.
Discusses qualifications of John Tayloe Lomax for the Professorship of Law at the University of Virginia.
W. A. G. Dade having declined law chair, has asked Visitors to authorize
Gilmer's appointment.
Simon Willard to make University clock. To come to Charlottesville to install.
Clock for University at Cambridge, Representatives' Chamber at Washington, and
New York.
Offers sell mineral collection and library to University.
Instructions and list of books for the University of Virginia library.
Recommends use of Clarke's catalogue of law books (1819).
Payment for marble columns made for University by Giacomo Raggi and others.
Requests an exact statement of balance due after bills of exchange remitted
through Samuel Williams and Mr. Bailey.
Refusing his offer to sell mineral collection.
Forwarding a duplicate bill of exchange for purchase of University of Virginia
anatomical apparatus.
Approves appointment of Francis W. Gilmer as professor of law.
Accounts of Dr. Boswell, Gowan & Marx, and Bohn with the University of
Virginia. Preparations for Francis Walker Gilmer as a member of the faculty.
Void she has left at Monticello. Coolidges' trip through New York and New
England parallels that made by T. J. and Madison in 1791. Good behavior of
students at the University. Clock for the Rotunda. T. J.'s poor health.
Has banked University's funds with Baring Brothers & Co. Bonnycastle's
forfeited bond taken up with George Canning. References to Mr. Knowles,
executor of the late Professor Bonnycastle, and to John Adams Smith, U. S.
chargé in London.
Arrival in New York of marble bases and paving squares for the University and
of chimney pieces for Monticello. Reference to Bernard Peyton.
Complaints regarding the encyclopedia and other books sent by Hilliard.
Necessity for purchasing the best editions. Lack of texts for students.
Bill of exchange by Kerr 8: Caskie on James Dunlop in favor of Thomas Tredway
received and deposited with Baring Brothers & Co. Letters sent to Mr.
Callaway and Peter Barlow. No word from George Canning on Charles Bonnycastle's
bond.
Will see to transferring marble capitals arrived on Brig Farnsworth from Thomas
Appleton of Leghorn, Italy, to vessel for Richmond. Mentions Bernard Peyton.
Notes on back by T. J. concerning tariff due.
Freight and duty on marble from Leghorn for the University of Virginia, shipped
aboard the Sloop Eliza Allen, Captain Allen, to Bernard Peyton.
Requesting that Visitors meet with him at Monticello prior to formal meeting,
which his health will prevent his attending.
Requesting that Visitors meet with him at Monticello prior to formal meeting,
which his health will prevent his attending.
Requesting that Visitors meet with him at Monticello prior to formal meeting, which his health will prevent his attending.
Arrival of marble capitals in Boston. Duties payable at Boston and New York.
Duty on marble capitals for the University that have arrived at Boston.
Sends accurate statement of articles properly chargeable to library funds.
Money put in Francis Walker Gilmer's hands not included. Requests statement of
debts and funds on hand to pay them. Mentions Thomas Appleton, Henry A. S.
Dearborn, John P. Emmet, and Cummings & Hilliard.
Requests estimate on cost of clock and bell for University.
Suggests giving bond for duties on marble capitals, while petitioning Congress
to remit duties. Lists insurance placed on columns and charges paid.
Not to call at Monticello.
"Ideas on the subject of a meridian for the University." Mentions Observatory, Rotunda, and American Philosophical Society
Statement of University debts and funds available to pay them and statement on the status of the Library fund from Proctor Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough.
The petition requests the Board to divide the term and extend vacation, considering the "inclement season at which the vacation occurs."
Covers letter from William J. Coffee, agreeing to reduce prices on cornices.
Letter from Coffee to Brockenbrough, 25 September, on verso.
Request for numbers of students enrolled in each school for T. J.'s report to
the Visitors. Figures noted at bottom by Brockenbrough for Professors
Blaettermann, Bonnycastle, Dunglison, Emmet, Key, Long, and Tucker.
Dunglison encloses a copy of the Faculty resolution requesting a "vigilant and efficient police" force to guard against disturbances such as the recent student riots.
Resolutions on the "disgraceful and ungentlemanly riot of last night."
Resolution not to disclose names of student rioters to the Faculty.
Duties on the marble received on the Ship Caroline for the University of
Virginia. Reference to Bernard Peyton.
Regulations detail required conduct of students and rights and powers of the Board and the Faculty.
Offering resignations, having lost confidence after student riot. (See Bruce,
Three documents are copies made for T. J. confirming the expulsion of William L. Eyre, Robert A. Thompson and Wilson Miles Carey for their parts in the student riot. The fourth is a list of fourteen students and the penalties each received.
Key and Long submit their resignations from the faculty.
Key and Long request clarification of the terms of their resignations.
Sends case of books for University, the invoice for which is enclosed. Problems
involved in securing various editions of certain works. Hilliard unable to go
abroad personally because commission lowered. Books enclosed for [M. W. D.]
Jones and [Valentine] Southall.
Duties of the Proctor. Attorney-in-fact for the University responsible for
property, breaches of the peace, trespasses by students or others on University
grounds. Copy sent to Brockenbrough.
Reimbursement of Henry A. S. Dearborn for the money advanced for the University
of Virginia marble.
Offers him the chair of law.
Remittances to Henry A. S. Dearborn, Boston, and Jonathan Thompson, New York,
for duties and freight on the University marble. Request for copies of the
printed enactments of the Board of Visitors, and for all the land deeds of the
University. Instructions regarding construction.
Guaranteeing payment to Collector of Boston for capitals imported on Brig
Farnsworth, J. Harmor Master.
Price for the University clock and bell. Student riot at the University. T.
J.'s health. Greetings to Ellen.
Money advanced by Thomas Appleton to one of the Raggi brothers.
Endorsed by T. J. 2 enclosures. Payment received for the marble capitals.
Enclosures: bills from Henry Hovey & Co. and the Franklin Insurance Co.
Dissensions at University of Virginia. Fears schism among professors. Poor
health. Regards to Mr. and Mrs. Divers.
Recommendation for a course of study in ancient and modern history. David
Hume's bias in his History of England. Recommends Coke's Littleton as the best
elementary work in law. Mentions Francis Walker Gilmer.
From the students, denying "feelings of hostility and malevolence."
Instructions regarding editions of various books for the library. Complaints by
students and by George Blaettermann at lack of texts.
Explains state of University funds. Mentions Joseph C. Cabell and John Hartwell
Cocke.
Apparatus for University of Virginia. Prices exceed some of Charles
Bonnycastle's estimates. Mentions Rufus King.
Key thanks t. J. for his kindness and attention to Key's friends during their visit to Monticello.
Instructions relative to smoke houses and wood yards for the faculty, firewood
for class rooms, student regulations, student accounts, and money remitted by
Samuel Williams to Thomas Appleton.
Discipline restored at the University after student riot. News of the loss of
Ellen's baggage received from John Hemings. Offers to give to Joseph Coolidge,
Jr., the writing desk on which the Declaration of Independence was written.
Clock for the University to be made by Mr. Willard when funds permit. Request
that the Coolidge buy codfish, tongue, and cognac for him. References to
Benjamin Waterhouse and George Ticknor.
Accounts with [Martin] Dawson and Jonathan Thompson. Instructions regarding the
building of smoke houses.
Books to T. J. from Destutt de Tracy care of Mr. Connel. Brochure of French
gentleman.
Condition of his health. Payment to Dunglison. The plan of a new medical school
he encloses [not present] will show "a specimen of our proficiency in the art
of puffery." Mentions Hippocratus.
Receipt of money for expenses incurred for the University of Virginia.
(Attached is ALS 12 November from W. Dandridge, Bank of Virginia, to Arthur
Spicer Brockenbrough regarding University of Virginia funds).
Card sent with writing desk, made by Ben Randall of Philadelphia, on which T.
J. wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Will accept no money. T. J.'s health.
Negotiations with Foreign Office re Charles Bonnycastle's bond successful.
Virginia will not be called upon for the forfeiture of Charles Bonnycastle's
bond. Instruments ordered from Mr. Barlow. Reference to George Canning.
Draft on Mr. Raphael.
Asks Peale's opinion of Cornelius DeBreet of Baltimore as a possible teacher of
landscape painting for University of Virginia.
Death of his brother-in-law, Dr. Carter, prevents his attendance at Board of
Visitors' meeting. New regulations at the University. References to John
Hartwell Cocke, Thomas Cooper, Chapman Johnson, George Loyall, and [George]
Tucker.
Requests information on terms of art professorship at University of Virginia,
offered to him by Mr. Brown. Offers [Robert?] Greenhow, [David] Hossack,
[James] Renwick, and [John] Trumbull as references.
Instructions regarding professors' salaries, proctor's quarters and salary,
store rooms, and a post office at the University.
Rhubarb and magnesia. For severe pain, laudanum.
Sends dispatch from George Canning concerning the Bonnycastle bond, notice of
which has been given to Peter Barlow. Mr. Warwick of Virginia to ship the
apparatus for the University.
Usurpation of States rights by federal government. Federal court. Power over
commerce, agriculture, and manufacture. Construction of roads and canals.
Mentions John Quincy Adams, Federal party, and Hartford Convention. Progress of
the University of Virginia, teaching of Latin, and University professors.
Request for copies of the last University of Virginia advertisement.
Applies for position of librarian. Mentions Henry St. George Tucker.
Fragmentary draft of TB-2270; see below.
Conveying title of University lands from the Proctor to Rector and Visitors.
Four parcels of land formerly owned by John M. and Francis T. Perry, and by
Daniel A. and Mary A. F. Piper.
Advances to George Blaettermann, Charles Bonnycastle, Robley Dunglison, Thomas
Hewett Key, and George Long from October through December 1824.
Professors Long, Key, Emmet, Tucker, Blaettermann, Bonnycastle, and Dunglison.
Tenants Edwin Conway, E. B. Chapman, Warner Minor, George W. Spotswood, John
Gray, and John D. Richeson. Builders James Dinsmore, James Oldham, Mr. Nelson,
Richard Ware, John M. Perry, and John Neilson.
Subjects to be taught.
Elevation, two plans, and section. Construction began in 1826. (See Bruce,
Drawn by John Neilson. For the history and various states of this and other
prints, see Betts, "Ground Plans and Prints," pp. 81-90. There are seven other
copies at the University of Virginia (21 x 18 3/4; 21 3/4 x 19 1/4; and about
21 3/4 x 19 in.)
For the academic year 1825-1826. List of professors on verso.
Is weakened in body and mind by infirmities. States' rights usurped by the
Federal Government. References to the South Carolina Resolutions, Van Buren's
motion, and Baylies' proposition.
Impossible to cut the composite capitals for thirty dollars each.
John P. Emmet will answer his enquiries concerning art position at University.
T. J. writes to Short about contacting Mr. [Herman] Böÿe about the return of his "fine Borda's Circle of Reflection" and his best telescope, since he has given them to the University of Virginia. Böÿe was in Philadelphia "attending the engraver of his map" of Virginia for which Jefferson had lent the instruments.
Placement of the temporary bell. Book shelves needed. University
advertisements.
Madison writes regarding the qualifications of a Mr. Walls for Drawing Master at the University and the unlikelihood that he would come since his position in New York was more remunerative. He mentions Jefferson's suggestions to John Patten Emmet.
Asks requirements for entering senior class.
Federal powers better contained by South Carolina resolutions, Van Buren's
motions, and Francis Baylies' propositions than by action of state of Virginia.
T. J. discusses the students and professors at the University, encloses a copy of the University laws and terms of board and tuition [not present], and closes with his family's remembrances and best wishes.
Sends references from Charles Hill and John Wood as candidate for office of
librarian.
Applies for position of librarian to defray his expenses as student.
Sends catalog of instruments for sale, including telescope made by William
Herschel. New York Athenaeum also interested. Enclosure: catalog.
Qualifications of P. P. Barbour, William A. C. Dade, William Preston, William
C. Rives, [John?] Robertson, and Dabney Terrell for the law professorship.
Circular on law professor at University of Virginia. Thomas Jefferson Randolph
is at legislature regarding T. J.'s debts and disposal of property. Asks
Cabell's help.
Encloses circular [not present] concerning candidates for the law professorship and asks Cabell to share the letter with other members of the
Board to save writing multiple copies. Discusses the petition to the General Assembly for permission to sell his property at auction.
Suggests the extension to the University of the Riot Act of 1786 for purposes of maintaining discipline.
Dr. Robley Dunglison forbids his visiting Gilmer. Urges him to take care of
himself.
Conference between George Loyall, Chapman Johnson, and Cabell regarding delay
in the appointment of a law professor. Action regarding the William and Mary
Bill. Conference regarding T. J.'s debts. References to Judge Francis T.
Brooke, Judge Dabney Carr, Judge John Coalter, Judge John W. Green, and John T.
Lemare.
Offering temporary appointment as librarian, replacing John V. Kean. Outlines
duties.
Wines: Bergasses, Ledanon, Lienoux, Scuppernong, claret from Richmond, virgin
oil of Aix, Muscat de Rivesalte, macaroni, and anchovies.
Meeting of T. J.'s friends in support of the lottery. David S. Garland's bill
for educational funds.
Progress of the bill to permit the Jefferson lottery. Kindness of Judges
Brooke, Cabell, Green, and Carr. [In the University Carr-Cary Papers there is a
letter dated 24 March 1826, C. J. Carr to Messrs. Dobbin, Murphy, and Bose,
requesting publication of an article signed John Hancock, requesting aid for
Mr. Jefferson, benefactor of the people of the United States].
With no hope of further funds from General Assembly, has instructed
Brockenbrough to reserve all funds for library in Rotunda and for anatomical
theatre. Likelihood that Congress will not remit duties on marble columns.
Establishment of secondary schools throughout the state. Necessity of an annual
report on the primary schools from each county.
Action of the General Assembly concerning his bankruptcy. Possibility of moving
to Bedford County, selling Monticello. Disclaims letter appearing in Richmond
Enquirer signed "An American Citizen", which declares he feels the legislature
has been niggardly toward the University. Mentions James Madison.
Legislation on Jefferson Lottery.
Letters from Peter Barlow and Rufus King. Encloses copy [present] of LS, George
Canning to Rufus King on subject of Bonnycastle's bond. Mentions George Canning
and British government.
T. J.'s plan for location of colleges throughout the state better than that of
David S. Garland. Motion made by George Loyall regarding T. J.'s lottery.
Expressing his affection for T. J. R.'s part in giving him a happy life. Gloom
about future prospects with his debts not covered by assets. His misfortunes
due to fluctuations in value of money and to long farming depression. Regrets
that his family, especially Martha, should be turned out penniless. (On same
sheet: T. J. Randolph, Tufton, Va., to Dabney Carr, Baltimore, 18 July 1826,
concerning the publication of this letter from Jefferson to make clear to the
public the reason for the Jefferson lottery, with a suggested introduction by
N. P. Trist. Letter contains discussion of his own financial difficulties.)
Action in the Assembly with regard to T. J.'s lottery. Bill to establish
colleges throughout the state. References to James Madison, Chapman Johnson,
and Hampden-Sydney College.
Encloses Warwick's account for instruments.
Secondary education bill. Grateful for the efforts of his friends on the
lottery bill, especially for the report of the Committee of Finance.
T. J.'s lottery bill. Bill to establish colleges throughout the state.
Passage of T. J.'s lottery bill, with list of the votes of the senators. Bill
for establishment of colleges throughout the state. Reference to Samuel Taylor.
Assurances that he retains his schoolboy affections for James Maury. T. J.'s
health broken and faculties impaired.
Recommends John T. Lomax of Fredericksburg for law professorship vacated by
death of Francis Walker Gilmer. Lists qualifications, including graduation from
William and Mary.
Same subject as letter this date to Jefferson.
On verso, certification, 1826 March 21, of the accuracy of the plat and the appraisal of the land's value by Nimrod Bramham, James Lindsay, and John M. Perry; attested by John R. Jones.
Bill to remit duties on marble columns approved by Ways and Means Committee of
the House of Representatives. Expects eventual passage of bill.
Recommends John T. Lomax of Fredericksburg for law professorship.
To his grandson, Francis Eppes, a portion of the Poplar Forest tract. All other
property is subject to payment of debts, with the residue after payment going
to Thomas J. Randolph, Nicholas P. Trist, and Alexander Garrett for the support
of Martha Jefferson Randolph and her heirs. Nothing to Thomas Mann Randolph,
Jr., to ensure that the assets will not go for payment of his debts. Thomas
Jefferson Randolph is appointed sole executor, Trist and Garrett to act in the
event of Thomas Jefferson Randolph's death. Codicil dated 17 March gives a gold
watch to each grandchild, freedom to his slaves, Burwell, John Hemings, and Joe
Fosset. Madison Hemings and Eston Hemings apprenticed to John Hemings until the
age of 21 when they are to receive their freedom. To Thomas Jefferson Randolph
a silver watch, and all his business and literary papers; to the University of
Virginia his library, with a portion of it going to Nicholas P. Trist and
Joseph Coolidge, Jr.; to James Madison a walking stick. Recommends to his
daughter the care of her aunt, Anna Scott Marks.
Taking catalogue to faculty meeting. Dispensary.
Sends cuttings from the Taliaferro apple. Thanks for the piano, brandy, fish,
tongues, and sounds.
Introducing his grandson, Thomas J. Randolph.
Introducing his grandson, Thomas J. Randolph.
Recommends Gen. [Briscoe G.?] Baldwin for law professorship. Distinguished
figure at the bar, highly successful in the army, political views acceptable
(i.e., Republican).
Introducing his grandson, Thomas J. Randolph.
Introducing his grandson, Thomas J. Randolph.
Copy of statement of receipts and expenditures of the University made for T. J.
Request for more detailed information regarding books to be ordered for the
University Library.
T. J. gives the age and mother of the slave children he had vaccinated and notes that "not one took."
Balance of $6.51 due for cloth, scissors and needles purchased between 1823 November 4 and 1825 May 31.
Regarding the composite capitals offered by Philip Sturtevant. Originally enclosed 1825 January 1 and 1826 Jun 6.
Spotswood writes concerning the "uncomfortable tenement" he occupies at the University, "lapses in slaves," and the sickness of his family "produced from the situation of the yard drains."
Emmet encloses two reports of faculty committees. Report A, D. 4 pp., by Professors Bonneycastle, Tucker and Emmet concerns the need for police at the University. Report B, D. 4 pp., by Professors Key, Long and Blaettermann, concerns enactments of the faculty in response to student disturbances.
Suggestions for graduate requirements in the School of Anatomy and Medicine.
Reasons for his objections to the creation of a president of the University.
Agrees to consult with T. J. regarding irregular practices of the University
students. Reference to Alexander Garrett.
Action of the Board of Visitors regarding diplomas and the University code of
regulations.
Recommendations concerning buildings and grounds: drainage, offal depots,
replacement of timber used during construction, macadamizing roads. Mentions
Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough, Robley Dunglison, and George W. Spotswood.
Recommends use of lap boards instead of tables in elliptical lecture room in
the Rotunda to give room for more students.
William Wirt declined office proposed to him. John T. Lomax has accepted law
professorship.
Support in New York and Boston weak. Lottery should succeed. Will write from
Philadelphia.
Instructions regarding setting up of a school of botany with plans for a
botanical garden. Correa de Serra recommended course combining Linnaeus and
Jussieu.
Number 1936, issued at Richmond. Signed by Yates & McIntyre for the
managers, John Brockenborough (sic), Philip N. Nicholas, and Richard Anderson.
Number 1919, issued at Richmond. Signed by Yates & McIntyre for the
managers, John Brockenborough (sic), Philip N. Nicholas, and Richard Anderson.
Wm. Grattan, printer.
Number 4326, issued at Richmond. Signed by Yates & McIntyre for the
managers, John Brockenborough (sic), Philip N. Nicholas, and Richard Anderson.
Wm. Grattan, printer.
Numbers 4303, 4304, 4305, 4306, 4308, 4310, 4311, 4312, 4313, 4314, 4315, 4316,
4317, 4318, 4319, 4320, 4321, 4322, 4323, 4324, 4334, 4335, 4336, 4337, 4338,
4339, 4340, 4341, 4345, 4346, 4347, 4348, 4349, 4350, issued at Richmond.
Signed by Yates and McIntyre for the managers, John Brockenborough (sic),
Philip N. Nicholas, and Richard Anderson. Wm. Grattan, printer.
Stating that T. J. will accept money raised by subscription for his relief. In
the same hand, notice of a meeting in Exchange Hall, [Richmond?] for the
purpose of relief for T. J.
Subscribers pledged funds to be at the disposal of the General Committee appointed for relief of T. J. at a meeting of citizens of New York.
Necessity of making payment to Henry A. S. Dearborn, Collector of Boston.
Instructions regarding the setting up of the capitals, repairing leaky roofs,
plastering, and making of library tables. References to Mr. Broke (i. e. A. H.
Brooks), a tin worker, and to John Hartwell Cocke.
Refers him to Professors Thomas H. Key and Charles Bonnycastle in regard to
possible use of his mathematics book as a text at the University. Orders a copy
for himself.
Recommending Harrison for professorship of French and Spanish at the University
of North Carolina. This copy made in 1827 when Harrison was considered for post
at University of Virginia. On the same sheet are extracts of letters from James
Madison to George Long, n.d., and George Ticknor to James Madison, 1827
November 9.
Passage of bill remitting duties paid on marble columns. Separate post office
for University approved. Mentions Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough.
Dissatisfied with conditions of University. Lists matters needing attention:
Rotunda leaks; water supply inadequate because of pipe problems; gas lights
needed; remission of duties on columns; botanical garden; clock. Mentions John
P. Emmet and Mr. Ziegler.
Dissatisfied with conditions of University. Lists matters needing attention:
Rotunda leaks; water supply inadequate because of pipe problems; gas lights
needed; remission of duties on columns; botanical garden; clock. Mentions John
P. Emmet and Mr. Ziegler.
Requests consultation with Cocke and Alexander Garrett regarding University
papers.
Estimate of resources and expenses of the University 1826-1828, with references
to 1829-1831.
Instructions regarding work on the University's Rotunda, clock and bell,
macadamizing roads, water supply, botanical garden, purchasing of chemicals and
gas lights for Dr. Emmet's use, and copy of enactments for each student.
Penciled annotations by Brockenbrough of cost of various items. Includes a
sketch for measuring "the tympanum of the portico of the Rotunda" for a clock
and bell.
Congress suspended tax on marble; Mr. Willard's work on University clock. Dial
plate in Boston. Well driller. Student conduct. Probably included Item 3093.
Instructions for the making of the University clock by Mr. Willard.
University's need for a workman who can bore for water to immense depths.
Student discipline.
Probably a draft for an enclosure in Item 3092.
News of the neighborhood. Greetings to Cornelia Randolph.
Mr. Willard's work on clock. Bell. Received desk on which Declaration of
Independence was written.
Encloses bond [not present] for duties on the marble capitals.
[Simon] Willard to construct clock and purchase bell for the University.
Remittance to be made through Joseph Coolidge, Jr. of Boston.
[Simon] Willard to construct clock and purchase bell for the University.
Remittance to be made through Joseph Coolidge, Jr. of Boston.
Remittance for Mr. Willard, clockmaker. Greetings to Ellen Coolidge.
Sickroom notes on verso, dated July 1, 2, 3, purported to detail T. J.'s last
illness. Endorsed by N. P. Trist.
Asks about requirements for diploma in Greek.
Announcing death of Jefferson. Burial plans. Reactions of Martha Randolph and
the rest of the family.
T. J. debts to James Lyle, Opie Norris through Higginbotham, Andrei Pinni as
heir to Mazzei, Hiram Saunder, A. Robertson of Lynchburg, James Leitch,
Richmond banks, Ludlow of New York, and T. J. Randolph. Total: $107,273.63. T.
J. Randolph debts to William and Mary College, Richmond and Lynchburg banks,
Kirby's executor, Norton's executor, Literary Fund, John Neilson, Robert Davis.
Total $61,064.25. Mentions Marshall, Pantops, and Welks.
Possibly in the hand of Martha Jefferson Randolph. See
By Cornelia J. Randolph.
Valuation of slaves (including Sally Hemings at fifty dollars), livestock, farm
tools, and carriages, made after Jefferson's death, mentioning omission of five
slaves freed by T. J.'s will. In at least two hands.
Signed by the appraisers Reuben Lindsay, John H. Craven, and Martin Dawson, and recorded by Alexander Garrett on 1826 Nov. 6. With appointment of appraisers, 1826 August 7, recorded by Garrett; and appraisers' oath, 1826 October 4, sworn before John M. Perry and Martin Dawson.
Archibald Robinson, William Gough and Henry L. Langhorne. With 1826 August 7, appointment and 1826 December 13, qualification of appraisers.
John M. Perry, Reuben Lindsay, Jr. and John H. Craven. With 1827 January 13 oath of John M. Perry as appraiser.
Balance of $17.22 due for items purchased 1826-1827.
Explanatory note dated Monticello.
Receipts from sale held at Monticello, 1827, following T. J.'s death, including slaves, furniture, art, china, and land. Purchasers include relatives and friends Thomas Mann Randolph, Jr., Thomas Jefferson Randolph, Cornelia Randolph, Nicholas Philip Trist, Joseph Coolidge, Charles Bankhead, John Wayles Eppes and Edward Coles; University of Virginia professors Charles Bonnycastle and George Blaettermann; and local residents and business associates Craven Peyton, John M. Perry, Peachey R. Gilmer, Charles Everett, and Martin Dawson.
A list of bonds by William Nekervis credited to the estate of T.J. and received for collection from Alexander Garrett.
Account for 1823 January 1-1827 January 1.
Balance of $19.76 due for items purchased in 1827.
Mr. Short, Col. Lewis, Peter Carr, Mr. Wingfield, Mr. Stewart, Mr. Brown, Mr.
Carr, Mr. McLung, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Mathews, F. Eppes, and Mr. Crawford.
Addition in childish hand of T. J. Randolph.
Names 126 paintings, sculptures, medals, and other art works, often with
artists and sources. Subjects are chiefly religious, classical, mythological,
and historical.
Names 48 paintings and art works, often with artists and sources. Subjects are
chiefly religious, classical, mythological, and historical.
Executed between James T. and Julia Ann Barclay and Uriah Phillips Levy. Recorded by Ira [?] Garrett, Clerk of Albemarle County Court.
A list of drawings by T. J. deposited at the University of Virginia. Randolph asks Carter to turn over the drawings to Mansfield White who "wishes to take them to the New York office & compare them with the list left there." The list is signed by Richard Mansfield White 1898 April 2 acknowledging receipt of the drawings.
Elevation shows arches on first floor and wood columns above. Possibly another
study for N-374.
Probably studies for University of Virginia, not by Jefferson, possibly by
General John Hartwell Cocke; see his letter of May 3, 1819, to Jefferson.)
Possibly another study for N-374.
Writing not by Jefferson, perhaps John Neilson. A study of rendering.
Has notes by T. J. at foot on method of drawing an octagon, and demonstration
on verso.
Said to have belonged to T. J.
Authenticated in unidentified hand.
In unidentified hand on lettercover addressed to T. J.
On verso of lettercover postmarked n.y. February 14.
Possibly another study for N-374.
Mentions Norton and Col. Nicholas.
Scale of equivalent weights. On verso: version of song,
Includes a note regarding Mr. Dinsmore. During the recent restoration, Milton
Grigg, the architect, found a beam with Dinsmore's name written on it.
Fredericksburg, Richmond, and Lynchburg.
Although Jefferson has been credited frequently with the authorship of a
ballad, The King of France, this copy is a fragment of an old English ballad,
Valentine and Ursine or Valentine and Orson, which is printed in Bishop Thomas
Percy's Reliques of Ancient English Poetry as number 12 in his 3rd series, book
3. In his catalogue of 1783, Jefferson lists Percy's work as one of the volumes
he intended to purchase.
Rough drafts, finished plans, and specifications for various buildings.
A.
Two-story building. Elevation, first and second floor plans. Pen drawings, ink
wash. Marked "Plan C".
Rough drafts, finished plans, and specifications for various buildings.
B.
Three-story building. Elevation, three floor plans. Pen drawings, ink wash.
Rough drafts, finished plans, and specifications for various buildings.
C.
Five floor plans; pencil sketches with ink specifications, showing varying
arrangements of centrally located circular and elliptical rooms. Perhaps
drawings for unidentified residences; or tentative sketches proposed for the
Capitol and Governor's House in Richmond (actually constructed from other
plans); or more probably sketches for the President's House in Washington, made
in preparation for anonymous submission of an entry in the competition
announced by the Commissioners of Federal Buildings, 1792.
Rough drafts, finished plans, and specifications for various buildings.
D.
First and second floor plans for a square residence with north and south
porticoes, wings connected to the main building by arcades; ink drawings.
Students of Jeffersonian architecture have identified these drawings as (1)
tentative studies for the President's House and (2) tentative studies for the
Governor's House at Richmond. (See Fiske Kimball's article cited above). It may
be noted that the one parlor shown occupies less than one ninth of the first
floor, which is largely occupied by bedrooms, a nursery, etc.--a much simpler
plan than that of the Governor's House at Williamsburg--suggesting that this
plan may be for an unidentified country residence.
Rough drafts, finished plans, and specifications for various buildings.
E.
Floor plan and cross section of elevation of a residence. Elevation labeled
"Thos. Jefferson Archt. Longitudinal Section. Robt. Mills delr." Ink drawings
showing details of interior.
Rough drafts, finished plans, and specifications for various buildings.
F.
See [7] and [1516] above for drawings of Monticello and Poplar Forest.
Poem.
Sine, cosine, tangent, and cotangent tables on recto. More tables with
triangular forms on verso.
Method for tuning harpsichord.
Method of cosecants.
Not titled.
With two sketches of this device for protecting young plants.
Lists slaves who are diggers of this trench.
Survey of a road, partly on lands of N. M.
Mentions river, Monticello, and Montalto with [barometric readings?] at each
site.
On verso of similar notes in unidentified hand.
Spirits, whiskey, salt, brown sugar, white sugar, tea, coffee, cotton, and
candles.
English and French measurements.
Mentions London, Paris, and Fry-Jefferson map. On verso are notes on winds,
comparing Williamsburg and Monticello.
Original unknown.
Perhaps index to mathematics book.
Includes formula for correction of instrumental error.
Unidentified.
Mr. Harrison's mill and Woodson's Ferry.
Unidentified.
Unidentified.
Unidentified.
Unidentified.
Unidentified.
Monticello, Carter's Bridge, Warren Ferry, Gibson's gate, Raleigh, Mrs.
Flood's, H. Flood's, Hunter's, Candler's, Limestone Bridge, Poplar Forest,
Campbell Court House, Flat Creek, Waterlick, Turnpike, my road, western gate,
and Poplar Forest house.
Draft of letter in unidentified hand.
Mentions Congressional campaign.
Land and slave sales.
Scientific discussion.
Perhaps wrappers. "1st day: plat" and "to be decyphered."
Drawn by John Neilson?
Specifications on back.
See N-305, N-306, and N-366.
Perhaps a study by to Mills to teach Cornelia J. Randolph rendering.
Includes one franked by William Wirt as Attorney General of U.S.
Care of Mr. Brown.
"Candidates for Professorships"
Owned by T. J.?
Postmarked July 12.
23 entries from "W. Harvie's book of the estate's accounts"
First line: "Last Valentine's day when bright Phoebus shone clear"
In Italian. "La Primavera" and "La Partenza"
Incomplete.
5 yards wide check, 1 large and 2 small hair brooms.
"[not?] to have reason, and to have it useless and...employed, is nearly the same." At the bottom of T. J.'s note is a note pencilled in another hand "Written by Thomas Jefferson and left by him (?) between these leaves. H.A.W."
First line begins: "Today he puts forth the tender leaves of hope ..."
Removed from T. J.'s copy of
Mileage from various points in upper right; unidentified hand.
In T.J.'s hand addressed to New Hampshire Governor, William Plumer, at Epping, N.H.; free franked by T. J. in upper left, with "Milton, Va. 24 July" written in the upper right in an unidentified hand; the letters "RWW" within a rectangular box are stamped above; remnant of red wax seal.