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Ellen W. Randolph Coolidge to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 7 Sept. 1826

Joseph intended to have written to you himself, my dear brother, but as he is too unwell he commissions me to do it in his place, and to give you both our thanks for the use of your carriage and the comfort it procured us. Titus drove, as he always does, admirably, & the horses performed the...

Ellen W. Randolph Coolidge to Virginia J. Randolph Trist, 14 Sept. 1826

I intended dear Virginia to write to you from Richmond, but had not one moment to do it in. I committed your gingham &c to Martha W. praying her to send them immediately. the packet contained besides the gingham (which you will be surprised to hear was the best I could get,) some cambric &...

Benjamin L. Lear to Thomas Jefferson Randolph, 15 September 1826

In my absence from Washington there was forwarded to me a copy of a letter from General John H. Cocke to Mr R. R. Gurley on the Subject of a fund left by Genl Kosciuszko, in the hands of Mr Jefferson, for the Education of slaves.— This letter was forwarded to me because I am the administrator of...

Arthur S. Brockenbrough to Robley Dunglison, 1 Oct. 1826

A. S. Brockenbrough begs leave to inform Dr Dunglison that he should have no hesitation (provided the funds would justify it) in building all the professors that wish it a smoke house, without applying to the Visitors—as there is not funds to do so it will be impossible for A. S Brockenbrough to...

Minutes of University of Virginia Board of Visitors, 2 Oct. 1826

At a meeting of the Visitors of the University of Virginia, held at the University on Monday, Oct. 2d 1826, at which were present James Madison, James Breckenridge, Joseph C. Cabell, John H. Cocke, Chapman Johnson, and James Monroe. The board being apprised of the death of Thomas Jefferson Rector...

Joseph Coolidge to Arthur S. Brockenbrough, 3 Oct. 1826

In compliance with the request contained in yours of Septr 9. I have presented yr. drft for $250. to Gen. Dearborn, and retain the amo.—to be paid to Mr Willard as he shall require it. Your directions respecting the mode of introducing light &c into the clock-room shall be attended to—:...

Nicholas P. Trist to James Madison, [5] Oct. 1826

With a caution that my slowness and total inexperience in the duties of which the board of Visitors tender me the discharge, will probably call for a full measure of indulgence; and with the grateful feelings which the mark of confidence is calculated to inspire, I accept the opportunity...

John T. Kirkland to Joseph Coolidge, 12 Oct. 1826

The American Academy of Arts & Sciences have assigned to me the interesting duty of preparing & delivering on the 30. of this month a Discourse designed in respectful notice of their deceased ex President Mr Adams & their Associate Mr Jefferson. I am especially to consider them in...

Hore Browse Trist to Nicholas Philip Trist, [18] Oct. 1826

Yr letter of 12th Sep. I have just received & being liable to no interruptions, the answer will soon be despatched. As I think you ought to make any sacrifice for the benefit of yr health a removal of yourself & “Dii Penates” to Burlington, if it would conduce to that important object,...

Lucy Eppes Thweatt to Martha B. Eppes, 21 Oct. 1826

The arrival of my dear Neice and Nephew has indeed filled my bosom with pleasure indiscribable. I had been led to beleive you would not at this time afford me that gratification and felt real concern that with those so dear to my heart. I should be so much seperated—& feel in every thought on...

Martha Jefferson Randolph to Ellen W. Randolph Coolidge, [ca. 22 Oct. 1826]

I recieved your letter dearest Ellen after a very sick night, occasioned I believe by a walk of about 20 minutes on the terrace, and although it has left me extremely languid, yet as the subject of it will admit of no delay I will try and recall to memory as many of the circumstances which have...