1Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 1 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I was duely favor’d with yours covering a note for the renewal yours for $3,000 at the Farmers Bank , which was accordingly done this day, & I am requested by the cashier to inform you that a curtail of $500 will be required on it at the renewal after the next , to wit, on the 4th: of October .—This is done I understand in consequence of the loan being considered temporary in the beginning, &...
2Thomas Appleton to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The unexpected departure of a vessel in the course of the day, Affords me but a short time to reply to your letter of 15 th of feb y receiv’d by me on the 5 th of may ; — at the same time, I receiv’d a bill of exch a from m r Vaughan , on Paris , which produc’d here, precisely four hundred dollars, and has been paid equally between the wives of
3George S. Gibson (for Patrick Gibson) to Thomas Jefferson, 2 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Yours of the 22 nd inclosing Blank Notes for renewal in the Banks, was duly received, the last Hhd of your Crop has been received & sold it was refused on acc t of its being very much stained & in too high order T.J. 1710. 160. 1550. Refus d at $5.10 = 79.05 it brought the highest price that refused Tob o has been sold for in this Market for some time past.— Flour is now $4 to 4 ⅛ I am Patrick
4Thomas Jefferson’s Transactions with James Leitch, 2 June 1820–28 February 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
Leitch Daybook MS daybook of Charlottesville merchant James Leitch, 2 Mar. 1820–8 May 1823, ViCMRL on deposit ViU, bound volume with ruled paper, in a clerk’s hand , p. 63, 2 June 1820 : . 395. Thomas Jefferson ⅌ M r Eppes
5Edward Postlethwayt Page to Thomas Jefferson, [by 3 June 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
Conscious of the injustice I have done you by the influence of priest craft my judgment having been misled—I do sincerely recant. I was, when 12 a midshipman on board the Leviathan 74 in the West Indies .—Afterwards I was a Lieut t in H.B.M. 12 th reg t in India — But the liver complaint & Mercury in excess for 3 years drove me to
6Promissory Note from Thomas Jefferson Randolph and Thomas Jefferson to John Neilson, 6 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
$900 On or before the first day of August one thousand eight hundred & twenty one we promise to pay to John Nelson of the county of Albemarle the sum of nine hundred dollars f with legal interest thereon from the date hereof for the true payment of which we bind ourselves our heirs executors & administrators. Witness our hand and seal, this sixth day of June one thousand eight hundred & twenty...
7Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 7 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I am sorry I was out of place yesterday when you were here, as I wished to see and take your, wishes & opinion on several subjects, Viz. 1 st On the propriety of substituting tin gutters for Wood over the Dormitories & Flat roofed Pavilions—it takes 26 Feet of gutter to go over the dormitory & that at about 25 cents p r foor foot for Materials & workmanship will cost $6.50 for each gutter—...
8Thomas Jefferson to Patrick Gibson, 7 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 2 d inst. came to hand yesterday and I percieve that the sale of the last hhd of tob o 79.05 with the balance of 400.81 D stated in yours of May 16 . enables me to request you to remit to mr Vaughan the sum of 444.D. this sum will answer a particular portion of the objects for which in of my letters of Apr. 23. and May 12. , which I wish to be expedited, and I shall shortly...
9Benjamin J. Barbour’s Account of a Visit to the University of Virginia and Monticello, 8 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Your last letter I received just as I was leaving Win r and owing to my being busy there, and since my arrival , I have failed to answer it. I visited Charlo lle for the purpose of seeing the University , and had expected to have the pleasure of seeing you, but as you will testify, was dissappointed, the buildings however I saw, and felt much pleased with; as to the design there is something...
10George S. Gibson (for Patrick Gibson) to Thomas Jefferson, 10 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Since mine of the 2 nd Ult Ins t I have received on your acc t 5 Bbls Flour from M r Cradock & a promise of 15 more;— The market price is now from 3 ⅞ to 4$ I am
11John Quincy Adams to Thomas Jefferson, 12 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
By a Resolution of Congress , of the 19 th of January last , the Secretary of State has been instructed to furnish each College and University in the United States with one copy of the Journal of the Federal Convention, recently printed by Order of Congress . Being uncertain whether a selection of a Principal or President has been made for the Virginia University , I beg leave to confide the...
12John Wayles Eppes to Thomas Jefferson, 12 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Since my visit to Monticello I have written to you frequently and although I do not know it I presume of course some of my letters have been received. My anxiety about Francis induces me again to write to you—He is now advancing to an age when the only controul which either of us can exercise over him must depend on his own feelings. From every thing I hear I conclude with certainty that the...
13James Gibbon to Thomas Jefferson, 12 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The inclos’d came to my hand only a few minutees since— the vessall in which the package of seed, is said to be, is now at Wowick having enterd here early in the last week in ballast— on examineg her manifest, I find no such box: this the Cap t may have omitted as I have & shall retain the bill of loading which was within the letter & shall send on board the vessall for the purpose of having...
14Thomas Jefferson to John Laval, 12 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Being engaged at this time in reading Euripides the possession of Potter ’s translation is of much more importance now than at any future day. I must therefore relinquish the objection of price, and pray you to send me the copy you have, stated at 10.D. if well wrapped in strong paper, and each volum e singly, it will come safely by the mail, only observing an interval of 4. days between the...
15Opie Norris to Thomas Jefferson, 12 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Above you have a statement of your acct with the Charlottesville Female Academy , for rent last year— The board of Stock holders will have a meeting in a few days, when, this acct will be Obliged to be rendered to the board , and if it is convenient for you to discharge it, befor e the meeting of the board it will greatly Oblige RC ( MHi ); subjoined to enclosure
16Enclosure: Thomas Jefferson’s Account with Charlottesville Female Academy, [ca. 12 June 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
M r Tho s Jefferson In acct with Female Academy 1819 Dec r 25 To 7 Mo rent of the Office belonging to the said Academy at the rate of 60$ ⅌ annum— } $35.
17John H. James to Thomas Jefferson, 13 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
You will no doubt be much surprized at being addressed by one totally unknown to you—It was with reluctance that I prevailed on myself to take this step, as I feared and do still fear that it can be viewed in no other aspect than that of an intrusion on your retirement and leisure. Be assured Sire, it is not to gratify the vanity of a young man that incites me to address one so distinguished...
18Fernagus De Gelone to Thomas Jefferson, 14 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
herein is an advertisement which I very respectfully beg you to look at. I should be proud to receive your advice on the Subject, and I would esteem myself peculiarly happy by being honored with your visit, if You come to this place— I had Just now the pleasure to receive two poor Boys. After few days, I Shall have Judged Their faculties. fernagus De Gelone 30. Pine S t RC ( MHi ); endorsed...
19Joseph Gilmore to Thomas Jefferson, [ca. 14 June 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
I made a trial the other morning to Raise The End of the house to Get it off the hurst floore and Raised it about 3 Inches with one prise with the weight of Twelve men on it all of which I suppose weighed about 1500 w with A prise of about 24 feet in lengh length Giveing about 18 Inches power & I thought it quite Practicable to Raise it with about 4 more Prises of the same power provided that...
20Samuel Garland to Thomas Jefferson, 15 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
You have heard no doubt, that the Copartnership of Mess. A Robertson & C o was disolved on the 31 st of August last — Your bond to them on a divission of the debts & a has fallen to me in right of M r B Miller the foreign partner, all of whose debts at this place have been put into my hands as attorney for collection, I shall be happy to hear from you on this subject stating particularly when...
21Levett Harris to Thomas Jefferson, 15 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
After having spent fourteen years of my life in the service of my Country, and having had so distinguished a share in the establishment of our relations with the Emperor of Russia , I returned to the US , under a full conviction of enjoying, as I felt I deserved, the countenance & confidence of my Government at home, as I had done abroad. But I had not been long here before I was apprized by...
22Robert Mills to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
May I be permitted to present myself to your remembrance,—and in the first place enquire respectfully after your health?—It is now some years since I had the pleasure of seeing you, but have frequently had the satisfaction of hearing of your welfare— The activity of your valuable life displays itself in the great work you are now engaged in, to found a seat of learning in the center of your...
23Archibald Stuart to Thomas Jefferson, 16 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer M r Hobson on his Way from Mississippi to Richmond called upon me with the enclosed letter from Gov r Holmes — He is desirous of seeing Monticello before his Return to England — I have understood he came to this Country wi
24Adam Hodgson’s Account of a Visit to Monticello, [17 June 1820] (Jefferson Papers)
———. I fear , however, that I am leaving no room for an account of my very interesting visit to Monticello . I went nearly 25 miles out of my way to obtain a letter of introduction to Mr. Jefferson , from his friend, Judge ——, of Staunton , to whom I was recommended by the late amiable and very popular Governor of the State of Mississippi . On the 18th instant , I left Hayes’s tavern , at the...
25Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
You are under a mistake as to any remittance being made to M r Vaughan in September last for the two M r Raggis , our funds were at so low a state at that time the remittance of 300 D. could not be made, no remittance was made untill Feb: & that for $400—by yourself. I have never had any correspondence with M r Vaughan on the subject, the $400 in Feb: as I understand was to bring in the wives...
26John Holmes to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I have taken the liberty to shew your excellent letter on the Missouri question, to a few select friends & they unite in urging its publication. The influence of your name & , reasons opinion & reasons in preventing or at least delaying the evils which you apprehend & seem to predict, is most is most important. Always disposed to make personal sacrifices where your country’s safed safety...
27John Laval to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
Agreeably to your Order of the 12 th inst t I have deposited in the Post-Office, to be forwarded by to-morrow’s mail, the first Volume of Potter ’s Euripides , Russia Calf, $10= the 2 d Volume will be Sent, according to your direction, on the 24 th — I am with the highest Consideration & respect RC (
28Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 19 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Johnson you will receive a small Bag of Seeds ford d by the Collector at Petersburg .—if delivered in good order please pay freight as customary— Say to M rs Randolph if you please that her Bll: Haws by M r Johnson for
29Bernard Glenn to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to address you, on a subject, Relit i ve to the war, worn, Officers and Soldiers of Virginia of Virginia of the Revolutionary war, on State establishment, and Solicite what information you may think proper to give me, on the leading and preceeding errors, which occasion’d the Officers & Soldiers of Virginia on State establishment from Locateing their military Land warrants, and...
30George Alexander Otis to Thomas Jefferson, 20 June 1820 (Jefferson Papers)
The translator of de Pradt ’s Europe for 1819. hopes it may find acceptance as an apology for addressing the revered author of the declaration of American Independence, & of the Notes on Virginia , of and the twice elected Chief Magistrate of the only free Nation on Earth. This Greatness already appreciated by Contemporaries, and destined to acquire increase of Splendour with the lapse of...