Such an adventure my dear Jane as I have had, “but I will not anticipate,” I suppose that you know that mamma went to Atamasco last sunday to spend a fortnight, with and, Margaret with what aunt Carr calls her fidgetty disposition determined to spend that time with sister C—& accordingly...
I am inform’d that last years contracts for Brickwork was 10 & 16$, and the workmen Obtaind sand of recieveable Quality from the Brickyard to do much of their work; But there was no more to be obtaind at that place, or any other nearer than Moores Creek, where it is likely all that will be...
I am willing to make and Lay from 8 to 1200.000 Bricks at the University in 2 years, say 2 fifths this and the balance next year, at the prices now given $10. & 16 payable in the following manner E.i one ½ the amount during the progress and at the completition of One ½ the work. The other...
J; Oldham begs leave to present to the bord his Grateful acknowledgements for the encoragement he has reciv’d, and hopes to sheare a portion of the Worke that is yet to be done, at the Standird Price.
I hand herewith statement the Bill purchased on London & remitted Saml Williams, by request of Mr Jefferson, for the Visitors of the University—which will place in the hands of Mr W. to the order of Mr Appleton of Leghorn $1200—nett— I have to request you will refund me the premium advanced...
I received youre note of yesterday offering me a portion of the worke to be done on the Western range now to be let, which was gratafying to me as it is an evidance of my having given satisfaction in my present worke as far as I have progressed, but cannot but regret although disposed to acquiess...
From a duty a owe to my family I am sorry again to trouble you respecting undertaking work at the University: The Prices offered in my former proposals was done by the advice of my friends: and as I am out of employment at this time & wishing to be employed I have considered of my first...
Your letter of Feb. 28th reached me about ten days ago, my dear Francis, and I mention this circumstance to let you see that I have not been very dilatory in replying to, and thanking you for this proof of your friendship. Understanding from your letters to my sisters, that your situation in...
I have just recd and executed another order for the university amounting to 250 to 300 dollars. I am very desirous to continue to supply the Painting materials for the college: but I shall be put to very serious inconvenience by it, unless the payments are more prompt. In the first instance I...
I am favor’d with your letter, requesting me to send you five Casks of Roman Cement for the University, which would instantly have been comply’d with, had any been on hand—By last Nights mail I received a letter from the Agent of the Proprietor in Baltimore, advising me of his being on the look...
I take up my pen to drop you a few lines to know whether there would be a prospect of my getting a tolerable Job of work in your part of the world. I fear I have procrastinated two writing two long as it appears from your adverticemets that all contracts was to have been closed on or by the first...
Within the last 4 months I have taken the liberty of addressing several letters to you on the subject of the university, whether my letters ever reached you or what cause I cannot divine, but so it is I have never received or heard one word pro or con. I am my dear sir, in a very unpleasant &...
I had this pleasure on the 1st Inst—The expected Supply of Roman Cement has arrived, and I now wait a good oppy of sending you up the five Barrels ordered by you on the 22d ulto, at the same time I shall forward you a printed direction by the Manufacturer for mixing and using the Cement— The...
Mr Micow handed me yours of the 6th Inst—I hope the Cement has reached the place of its destination, and met your approbation— I sent by the Boat, printed directions, similar, I presume, to those forwarded you by Messrs Wm Dawson & Co of Baltimore, the Agents of the Inventors, and for whom I...
Your letter without date I received on the 16th; I had heard of your Cousin Walkers arrival some time before I received your letter and expected a letter from Your Mother or your self, the last I recd from your Mother was dated 16th May, but she has become a lazy corrispondent William promised...
Mr Antrim informs me he is out of hair and can’t get any without the money the plastering will be obliged to stop for the want of it, can you in any way raise as much as he may want for that purpose & let him have it, I will give you a draft for it on sight
I am sorry to trouble you again on the subject of money; but my engagements leave me no other alternative. You will my dear sir, most particularly oblige me if you can possibly make me the remittance mentioned in your last favor. If the mo expected funds are not yet in possession, perhaps you...
By the Henry Clay, just arrived from London, I have received 50 Casks of Roman Cemt from the Manufacturers in London, of very first quality, if you think any more will be wanted for the University, I shall be able to furnish you, if your order arrives shortly— By a letter from Norfolk I...
your favor of the 6th inst. by Mr McAlister one of the Painters, was duly recd & to which I reply. I have repeatedly requested the young men to hand you an acct of the Painting & glazing; but why they have not done so is unaccountable. The amount of glazing can readily be ascertained, ...