Box 12
Container
Contains 48 Results:
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson (initials only), Monticello, to Robert Williams. Recalling their long friendship and stating, in answer to Reed's inquiry, that "I have long bid adieu to abstract questions, and above all things I wish to avoid everything controversial. The peace and goodwill of mankind is the solace of age. . . ." (2 pages, polygraph), 1825 July 23
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 3
Identifier: A0770-00076
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:
1825 July 23
Letter signed James McAboy, Kanawha, to Thomas Jefferson. Inquires about the University of Virginia and offers information on colleges of the West. (2 pages), 1825 June 28
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 4
Identifier: A0770-00077
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:
1825 June 28
Letter signed William Maclure, Philadelphia, to Thomas Jefferson. Sends copies of Andre Michaux's Silva Americana for Jefferson and the university. He adds that he has been attempting to reform the method of teaching the youth; has found a tree with properties of a good hedge; discovered a scheme for making paper out of straw; has an idea for an economical printing press; and asks for a list of principle agricultural societies. (4 pages), 1825 July 30
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 5
Identifier: A0770-00078
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:
1825 July 30
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson (initials only), Monticello, to William Maclure. He is glad Maclure has returned and wonders if he finds the country changed much in his absence. (2 pages, polygraph), 1825 Aug 8
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 5
Identifier: A0770-00079
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:
1825 Aug 8
Letter signed Edgar Mason, John W. Brockenbrough, and Robert Saunders, Jr., University of Virginia, to Thomas Jefferson. Inform Jefferson of his election as an honorary member of the Jefferson Society of the University of Virginia. (2 pages), 1825 Aug 11
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 6
Identifier: A0770-00080
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:
1825 Aug 11
Letter signed William Maclure, Philadelphia, to Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, Virginia. Speaks of the importance of the University of Virginia and the interference of government regarding the National Bank. Maclure adds that he admires the diffusion of agricultural societies across the Union. (4 pages), 1825 Aug 15
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 7
Identifier: A0770-00081
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:
1825 Aug 15
Letter signed William Maclure, Philadelphia, to Thomas Jefferson, Monticello. Offers his mineral and geological collections to the University of Virginia and says he will take a steamboat to New Orleans this winter. (4 pages), 1825 Sept 24
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 8
Identifier: A0770-00082
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:
1825 Sept 24
Letter signed Thomas Jefferson, Monticello, to William Maclure. Thanks him for the aforementioned donation. (2 pages, polygraph), 1825 Oct 19
Item — Box: 12, Folder: 8
Identifier: A0770-00083
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:
1825 Oct 19