Box 11
Container
Contains 81 Results:
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson (initials only), Monticello, to Dr. Samuel Mitchell and Dr. Felix Pascalis. Thanks them for their invitation, and believes that he will soon be meeting the great Naturalist himself. (2 pages, polygraph), 1824 May 17
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 50
Identifier: A0770-00041
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:
1824 May 17
Letter signed Stephen T. Mitchell, Lynchburg, to Thomas Jefferson, Monticello. Asks his sanction to the literary work Mitchell is about to undertake. (2 pages), 1824 June 12
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 51
Identifier: A0770-00042
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:
1824 June 12
Letter signed Le Comte de Scagnelli, London, to Thomas Jefferson. Has a letter for Jefferson from Professor Pietet of Geneva giving the rules of the Society of Arts established in that city. (2 pages, in French), 1824 June 22
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 52
Identifier: A0770-00043
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:
1824 June 22
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson (initials only), Monticello, to Stephen T. Mitchell, Lynchburg. Breaks his rule of declining subscriptions to subscribe to Mitchell’s work. (2 pages), 1824 June 24
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 53
Identifier: A0770-00044
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:
1824 June 24
Letter signed William Watkins, Morven, Powhatan County, to Thomas Jefferson. Inquires about the lands held by the late Col. Henry Skipworth, "in right of his wife, formerly Miss Wayles." Watkins wants to know if his wife, E.G. Randolph, has any claim to the Skipworth lands. (2 pages), 1824 June 28
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 54
Identifier: A0770-00045
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:
1824 June 28
Letter signed Lewis A. Tarascon, Shippingport, Kentucky, to Thomas Jefferson. Writes on the propriety of establishing a wagon road to the Pacific Ocean. He would like Jefferson to induce some newspaper printers to publish his ideas. Encloses a circular he has written. (4 pages) Enclosure: One-page circular titled "To the people of the United States, on the propriety of establishing a Wagon Road, from the River Missouri to the River Columbia, of the Pacific Ocean." (1 page) (Oversize), 1824 July 3
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 55
Identifier: A0770-00046
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:
1824 July 3
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson (initials only), Monticello, to William Watkins, Morven. The papers concerning Mr. Wayles' estate were placed with the late Col. Francis Eppes; mentions a deed of settlement that Jefferson believes will clear up any doubts as to titles to Col. Skipworth's holdings. (2 pages, polygraph), 1824 July 11
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 56
Identifier: A0770-00047
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:
1824 July 11
Letter signed Thomas Taylor for R.G. Beasley, Havre, to Thomas Jefferson. Encloses a bill of lading for a bale and a small parcel of books. (2 pages) Enclosure: 24 July 1824, bill of lading signed by Andrew Smith. (1 page), 1824 July 25
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 57
Identifier: A0770-00048
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:
1824 July 25
Letter signed Ira H. Taylor, Canonsburgh, to Thomas Jefferson. Sends a list of the trustees, faculty and students of Jefferson College. (This letter is written on the inside page of a printed catalogue titled "Catalogue of the Officers and Students of Jefferson College, Canonsburg, Pa.," which includes the course of study for each class as well as the cost.) (4 pages), 1824 Aug 15
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 58
Identifier: A0770-00049
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:
1824 Aug 15
Letter signed John Miller, London, to Thomas Jefferson. Advises Jefferson that Maj. Cartwright has sent him a small packet that he may apply for in New York. Miller says, "Mr. Washington Irving, with whom I have long had the pleasure of being acquainted, has just launched his new work and with every prospect of a great sale." (2 pages), 1824 Aug 26
Item — Box: 11, Folder: 59
Identifier: A0770-00050
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:
1824 Aug 26