Box 10
Container
Contains 77 Results:
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson, Poplar Forest, to Capt. John Wharton. The elevator and conveyor have been used for thousands of years, the hopper boy was invented in Maryland and Pennsylvania and in use for many years before Evans’ patent, and "his corn crusher stands only on his [Evans’] patent right, and is a gross plagiarism." (2 pages, polygraph) (This letter is written on the back of an envelope and over a reply from R. Pollard accepting an invitation to dinner that is dated 6 December 1817.), 1818 July 10
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 18
Identifier: D00755
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 July 10
Letter signed William Kean, Norfolk, to Thomas Jefferson. Submits the drawing and specifications of his invention that Kean believes will be a cheap substitute for steam navigation and would like Jefferson's opinion. (2 pages), 1818 July 23
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 19
Identifier: D00756
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 July 23
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson (initials only), Rockfish Gap, to William Kean. Returns his papers unconsidered for "the torpor of age presses heavily" on him. (2 pages, polygraph), 1818 Aug 4
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 20
Identifier: D00757
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 Aug 4
Letter signed George Wyche, Hicksford, Greensville County, Virginia, to Thomas Jefferson. Has been appointed to make a survey of the Blue Ridge Mountains but has had some difficulty with his calculations. Wyche would like to compare his measurement of the Peak of Otter with that of Jefferson’s and would also like to know what instruments Jefferson used. (2 pages), 1818 Oct 28
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 21
Identifier: D01171
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 Oct 28
Letter signed John Stevens, Hoboken, near New York, to Thomas Jefferson. Encloses various communications for Jefferson's perusal. (no enclosures included) (2 pages), 1818 Nov 7
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 22
Identifier: D01172
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 Nov 7
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, to George Wyche. Responds to Wyche's inquires regarding Jefferson's measurements of the Peak of Otter. (2 pages, polygraph), 1818 Nov 10
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 23
Identifier: D01173
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 Nov 10
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, to John Stevens. Returns Stevens's papers unopened and unread as "age and its consequent infirmities of body and relaxation of mind have obliged me to retire from all general correspondence." (2 pages, polygraph), 1818 Nov 23
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 24
Identifier: D01174
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 Nov 23
Letter signed Veuve Walsh, Montpellier, to Thomas Jefferson. Writes as the widow of the late Maj. Walsh who died in Florida and asks Jefferson's assistance in locating a heritage left to her by her late husband. (4 pages, in French), 1818 Nov 26
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 25
Identifier: D01202
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1818 Nov 26
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, to Fontaine Maury. Thanks Maury for the wheat that Jefferson intends to give to his son-in-law, Col. Randolph. (2 pages, polygraph), 1819 Feb 21
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 26
Identifier: D01215
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1819 Feb 21
Letter signed George G. Minor, Baltimore, to Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, Virginia. Asks Jefferson for a loan of $5000 to set himself up in business to support himself, his wife and four children. (4 pages), 1819 Mar 11
Item — Box: 10, Folder: 27
Identifier: D01222
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
The collection consists of 890 documents, primarily letters written by Jefferson and letters written to him, arranged in chronological order. There are also notes in Jefferson's hand, pamphlets, and circulars. Jefferson kept copies of his outgoing correspondence and filed all letters alphabetically and chronologically, making them quickly accessible for later use. His filing notes are evident on most of the documents in the collection.
Many of the...
Dates:
1819 Mar 11