Document # 1
Date: 26 January 1775
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 242-243
LWS #: 1406
To: ?
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Dates right after Bunker Hill, Washington was just appointed General
– Includes a recap of the battle and total wounded
– Troops are moving to Boston in hopes of making the enemy sign a treaty

Document #2
Date: 12 August 1779
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 244
LWS #:
To: Jefferson
From: W. Phillips
Location: Colonel Carter's House
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Response to Phillip's letter
– Invitation for Jefferson and wife to a play put on by the British officers (note: it was customary for differences to be put aside and for officers in opposition to come together for entertainment etc.)

Document #3
Date: 10 November 1779
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 245-249
LWS #: 1285
To:
From: Jefferson
Location:
Number of Pages: 5
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Regarding canal damage - John Ballentine
– John Ballentine began building a canal from Westham to Richmond without any permission
– Damage was caused and now situation is in dispute b/c Ballantine had no one's permission

Document #4
Date: 26 December 1779
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 250-251
LWS #: 1286
To: Governor Lee
From: Jefferson
Location: Williamsburg
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (not Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Discussion of a shipment that arrived on the 22nd

Document #5
Date: 3 March 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 252-253
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location:
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson's
Content:
– Discussion of payment for a settlement from a doctor
– Recommends that recipient make the trip in person to collect money
– Warns of the difficulty of conducting business in German, the native tongue of where he will be traveling

Document #6
Date: 17 March 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 254
LWS #: 2959
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Williamsburg
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: printed
Content:
– Jefferson sent the payment $ from Benjamin Waller to Osgood Hamburg,
– $ was owed for a loan

Document #7
Date: 22 March 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 255
LWS #: 1287
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Williamsburg
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
–Recommends annexing the cavalry and consolidating them into one regiment with the recipient in command
– Jefferson apologizes that he is unable to meet with the recipient due to the process of moving
– Requests the recipient to come visit at Jefferson's new location

Document #8
Date: 31 March 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 256-257
LWS #: 151
To: Colonel Taylor
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Response to a "German letter"
– Discusses battle strategy
– Recommends using the same as the "English letter"
– Alerts recipient to change in address

Document #9
Date: 9 June 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 258-261
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (writing other then Jefferson)
Content:
– General strategy for communication
– Warns of the size of the enemy cavalry
– Suggests not scattering troops instead keep one horseman every 40 ft and close to the enemy to keep track of enemy movement
– Advises troops move night and day regardless of weather to keep lines of communication at all times remembering to document the time of communication
– Should move 120 miles per day and give horses enough time to rest
– Troops should move as soon a communication is received

Document #10
Date: 16 June 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 262
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– b/c the assembly has taken off the restraint of their solution, strategy can be determined by their correspondent's judgment

Document #11
Date: 14 July 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 264-265
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Letter offering payment as soon as money can be minted for a shipment of supplies for the regiment

Document #12
Date: 23 August 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 266-269
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson (much of writing bled through paper)
Content:
– Washington campaigning in New York may be seen as communicating with the enemy
– Recommends Hamilton go via Richmond to transport letters
– Acknowledges government's 3 powers for the relief of post
– Send an express to Colonel Lewis's to hasten what he can
– Make sure counties quicken their contributions
– Increase # of wagons to get more salted meat
– Will let government know of any provisions that have come through

Document #13
Date: 23 September 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 270-272
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Apologies for smaller provisions than promised
– Letters were forwarded to General Washington
– Advises dispersion of alcohol supply to the troops with a suggested amount for each soldier
– Also notes the arrival of a shoe supply

Document #14
Date: 5 October 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 273-276
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– discusses a letter from General Gates telling of the enemy camping @ Portsmouth Virginia
– Advises more information be acquired because that location is improbable for the enemy
– Advises the regiment to go to Hillsborough instead
– Gives permission to Captains Jones, Ferguson, Coda and McCarthy to mover their quarters

Document #15
Date: 12 October 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 277-278
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– discusses the movement of Colonel Crockett and Colonel Matthew's regiments
– Asks thoughts on having troops under contract
– requests and answer on the matter

Document #16
Date: 18 October 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 279-280
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Gives 4 blank "powers" for governor to give whoever he sees fit
– asks permission for McNeil to go to NY on parole; governor Hamilton will be alerted
– Also gives specifics as to where McNeil will be allowed to go once in NY

Document #17
Date: 23 October 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 281-282
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
– Informs recipient that if the pack horses being sent can be used for tasks or transporting prisoners then he may use them to do so
– Tells recipient that he will not hear from him again shortly but not before the next move of the enemy is known

Document #18
Date: 26 October 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 283-286
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Enemy is close - orders recipient to move troops to Fort Fredrick with this matter communicated to Colonel Taylor
– Troops are to be designated to distribute supplies
– Promises payment to governor as soon as $ is available
– suggests recipient might be better off w/volunteer soldiers to transport prisoners rather than taking needed troops from Crockett's batillion
– Wants troops stationed at the Potomac to block enemy ships. Though this move for the enemy seems improbable, they have done things unexpected many times
– Enclosed letter is to be delivered to Crockett

Document #19
Date: 28 October 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 287-288
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– States how dividing Captain Read's troops into 3 divisions would be unsafe
– Enemy troops are stationed from Point Comfort to the mouth of the Nansemon River - no regiment has been assembled to oppose enemy forces
– number of enemy troops confirmed to be between 4000 and 5000

Document #20
Date: 1 November 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 289-292
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Enemy left north side of James River and took possession of south side of Suffolk
– Many troops remain on ship collecting horses, oxen and carts for their men
– Refugee families from NY returned to their Virginia homes
– very little blood has been shed, 3 of the US men killed in small skirmish w/enemy, no troops have been assembled to oppose them yet
– Executives are still imprisoned
– many spirits are ruined b/c of the presence of the enemy and it is hoped they will be removed
– it is speculated that officers will remain until US troops attack the conducting officers
– wish they would leave themselves
– Want to remove them and their "baggage" quickly
– US troops will be ready to attack when the governor gives them word to

Document #21
Date: 3 November 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 293-294
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: In Council
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Board considers request to have barracks @ Fort Fredrick
– Governor Lee can allow for partial provisions
– Want Britain and Germans out immediately - provisions will be made for US troops @ Fort ? (illegible)
– Don't want to treat the German/British soldiers separately
– Setting up barracks could strengthen the British [cause them to stay longer?]
– Only ½ of the fleet should be needed to push off the Germans, British can be pushed off by Crockett's batillion
– Leaves the decision of who to chose to fight up to recipient

Document #22
Date: 7 November 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 295-296
LWS #: 151
To: Colonel James Woods
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Germans may be remaining in Rockingham
– Agrees with Colonel Woods' opinion that Pastor Khole is "more American than British"
– perhaps Khole can be useful to Jefferson if the opportunity presents itself

Document #23
Date: 7 November 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 297-300
LWS #: 152
To: Colonel James Woods in Charlottesville
From: Jefferson
Location: Richmond
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Troops of Saratoga can not be "relaxed of their parole" even if the enemy troops leave
– March them back to safety under the guard if the militia
– General Hamilton suggests separating the troops for accommodations - remove them from Fort Fredrick
– Troops request Governor Lee to make provisions for them
– Thought of British deserting their army, only "stone walls" can prevent them from doing so
– Reminds recipient that prisoners are under protection of the law
– Property acquired should be used to pay debts, requests appt. of 3 people who are trustworthy to do so
– Captain Reid received a warrant for $250, many are in debt for 10,000 pounds
– Will forward the indictment charges in moving the convention troops

Document #24
Date: 11 November 1780
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 301-302
LWS #: 152
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: In Council
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Advises recipient to go to Annapolis in person, might be more productive than sending representatives
– one could adapt orders to the surrounding circumstances whereas representatives are bound by orders given, traveling expenses would be paid as requested
– Recipient needed captain Reid's services more than him being in council
– Advised General Cornwallis to establish a permanent port at Portsmouth

Document #25
Date: 31 March 1781
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 303-304
LWS #: 151
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: In Council
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Brief letter re: enclosed information about George Jaymen

Document #26
Date: 1801
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 307
LWS #:
To:
From:
Location:
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: print
Content:
– Copy of a manual of "Parliamentary Practice for the use of the United States Senate"

Document #27
Date: 30 September 1782
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 308-309
LWS #: 3353
To: Mr. Henry Farewell
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Apologized for not answering 8 June letter sooner but circumstances would not allow it
– Has copies of letters from Mr. Kennon, Wagles, Hardyman and joint answer of Beck and Thompson
– States that if he ever had the originals then he would not have held them for very long because he would not trust himself with such documents

Document #28
Date: 4 April 1783
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 310-311
LWS #: 583
To:
From: Jefferson
Location:
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Happy that Congress is pleased with his service, which he refers to as his "duty"
– Thanks recipient for the $ sent to reimburse him for traveling expenses

Document #29
Date: 1 August 1787
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 312-315
LWS #: 1288
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Paris
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Thanks recipient for newspapers sent to him
– Talk of trading (rice) with France instead of England because he likes the grain better
– However it can't be exported because it is forbidden therefore sent enough to the Society of Agriculture of the recipient so to start a seed (able to get some out in his pockets)
– Encourages the country to engage in the rice trade
– Mentions the happenings in Europe that seem to threaten war [French Revolution?]
– Holland would go to war if they could count on France and England to help - but neither country are in a position to go to war
– Tells of meeting of the Estates General to fix a constitution and limit expenses of the government
– Comments that the French have no confidence in US type government

Document #30
Date: 30 April 1790
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 316-319
LWS #: 1289
To: W. Short
From: Jefferson
Location: New York
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Acknowledges the letter and newspaper sent to him by Short
– Letters received were regarding a letter to the president and king, copy enclosed
– Acknowledges new constitution and how all papers must be signed by the president
– Wants to gift the "diplomatic characters" with a medal and chain of gold, requests the dies for such
– Gives specifics for how the dies should look, asks for any other suggestions as well as where to acquire the dies
– Enclosed are papers to fully inform the news of the quarter

Document #31
Date: 30 April 1790
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 320-323
LWS #: 1292
To: W. Short
From: Jefferson
Location: New York
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Duplicate copy of previous letter

Document #32
Date: 32 May 1790
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 324-325
LWS #: 1292
To: W. Carmichael
From: Jefferson
Location: New York
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing ort signature)
Content:
– Can only send copy of letter - not papers because he will be leaving his current location shortly
– Talks about president having to sign all papers under Constitution
– Papers accompany the letter to inform recipient of situation in New York

Document #33
Date: 13 July 1790
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 326-329
LWS #: 1292
To: W. Dumas
From: Jefferson
Location:
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (different than Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Comments how letters being received are long and infrequent
– Comments on wanting more correct information in the letters - the ones being received contain "falsehoods"
– Federal government is being moved to Philadelphia for 10 yrs. then to Georgetown - send future correspondences to Philadelphia
– Congress passed a Bill regarding foreign debt - working on domestic debt - some states paid off nearly ½ their debt while others have paid next to nothing
– States who have not begun paying want Congress to pay the debt, the states who began paying are opposed to this because of their payments made already
– Hoping for a compromise where Congress pays some and the states the remainder
– Once settled Congress won't meet again until December because of the war between England and Spain

Document #34
Date: 26 August 1790
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 330 - 335
LWS #: 1292
To: Mr. Short
From: Jefferson
Location: New York
Number of Pages: 6
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (partial Jefferson's writing and partial in someone else's, last page in ciphers and then translated)
Content:
– Advises abolition of "feudal society" in d'Aubaine France
– Drs. Franklin and Lee upon signing a treaty, presumed that ambassadors would be staying in all dominions of France
– (next two lines written in French)
– (change in writing for rest of letter) - 3 million florin loan going to Amsterdam, ½ of which will be financing France
– suggests a timed payment as French will put in their Constitution to pay whoever will give imports the cheapest
– leaves decision to Short on when to pay $ - and suggests to do it @ a time when it will quiet the French merchants
– newspapers enclosed with the letter

Document #35
Date: 26 August 1790
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 336-339
LWS #: 1292
To: Mr. Short
From: Mr. Remsen
Location:
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten in cipher, translated in letter
Content:
– pertains to the debt decision of France

Document #36
Date: 10 March 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 338-339
LWS #: 1292
To: Governor Quesada of Florida
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– people who are slaves in the US are not to be considered free in Florida should they escape there
– US will allow the recovery of people who took refuge in Florida

Document #37
Date: 11 April 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 340-343
LWS #: 1292
To: W. Carmichael
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Has not received letters from Carmichael in a while
– Enclosed several letters with matters that are expected to be answered
– Also asks for a decision on the Dover cutter of which many letters have already been sent regarding the matter
– Mentions how recipient lives under a "jealous government" and must convey as well as obtain intelligence
– President will be in the south until the end June
– Speaks of a navigation of mission that was only to quiet Western settlers - felt the opinion of the decision makers is the opinion of the general public

Document #38
Date: 11 April 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 344-345
LWS #: 1292
To: W. Carmichael
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Ciphers from previous letter

Document #39
Date: 13 May 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 346-347
LWS #: 1292
To: Francisco Chiappe
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Apologies for not having answered letters sooner
– Tells of the president's satisfaction of the service of Chiappe
– Refers recipient to Mr. Barclay if he is in need of information

Document #40
Date: 13 May 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 348 - 349
LWS #: 1292
To: Colonel Humphrey
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Mr. Barclay is given permission to go to the Emperor for acknowledgement of the treaty
– Will be granted $ for travel expenses
– Duplicate sent for the request for $

Document #41
Date: 16 May 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 350-351
LWS #: 1292
To: Jefferson (memorandum)
From: Jefferson
Location:
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Letter to be sent to Albany ahead of papers which will be forwarded
– If a letter comes from the president regarding Mr. Erleigh's successor, Mr. Remsen will put the "great seal" to it and deliver it to said person and Jefferson will countersign when he returns
– Mr. Remsen will receive a $35 check as well to be paid to Francis, Philips and Brown
– Parcels for president will arrive from Bordeaux
– Jefferson requests Mr. Delany put his own parcels in the cellar so they won't spoil before Jefferson returns

Document #42
Date: 28 July 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 352-361
LWS #: 1290
To: W. Short
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 10
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (not in Jefferson's writing - midway through written in cipher, then finished again in writing)
Content:
– List of letters and dates of recipients
– Some material crossed in the mail so many of Short's questions were already answered in previous letters
– Writes every time a ship goes from NY to France
– Speaks of a month long journey from which he just returned
– Comments on fees and exports/imports to/from France/England
– France/England are complaining that foreign tonnage [tax?] is more than domestic
– England refused a vessel on one occasion
– (cipher begins here) - every measure should be taken to secure trade with neighbors and should be treated as a priority
– (handwriting resumes) - mentions measurement - France being the only country where 45th meridian can be crossed at level
– France would not rule on a case of arbitration, therefore left it up to the US to rule on a case
– Colonel Humphrey is in charge of captives @ Algiers
– General Scott returned from an expedition against the Northern Indians, killing 32 warriors, took 58 women and children prisoners and destroyed 3 villages with corn and grain in growth
– Hopes the Indian acceptance of the peace treaty US proposed will be a result of the battle
– Wheat crops were plenty and quality, tobacco are not doing as well, yet have not all been accounted for
– Enclosed is a sketch of the #s that are known so far

Document #43
Date: 28 November 1791
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 362
LWS #: 1291
To: William Lewis esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (not in Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Writing to alert Lewis that the president wants him to serve as Judge of the District Court for Pennsylvania District - enclosed is the commission from the president

Document #44
Date: 8 November 1792
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 363-364
LWS #: 1284
To: Mr. Pickney
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (addressed as private)
Content:
– No longer will be the Secretary of State, therefore recipient should no longer address letters to him that way, address them in general to Secretary of State so they will reach the new Secretary of State
– Commissions a threshing machine so as to return to his farm and resume tending it
– Post Script: received information about Wabash and (illegible) Indians - northern and southern warring tribes have made peace

Document #45
Date: 13 December 1792
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 365
LWS #: 130
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten
Content:
– Captain Swaili is sailing from Philadelphia to Richmond
– Cash of hams was sent to Monticello but the box of books was sent to Philadelphia

Document #46
Date: 11 March 1795
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 366-367
LWS #: 1283
To: Mr. John Mason
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– On 29 June of last year, Jefferson wrote a letter asking for payment from Caleb Lownder of Philadelphia
– Money is still in Lowner's possession therefore he must not have gotten the letter
– Writing to Mason to let him know. If payment is not received this time, then Jefferson will consider the matter neglected by Lowner

Document #47
Date: 9 September 1795
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 368
LWS #: 1282
To: Mr. Caleb Lowner
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Acknowledges receipt of favor of 5 August
– Has not received shipment of sod
– Sending out a wagon hoping they are in transit
– Wants the extra stock on hand in the event of another delay
– Requests shipment of another ton and payment of the 3 tons previously order
– Asks for opinion on kitchen stove before it is sent

Document #48
Date: 28 November 1797
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 369-370
LWS #: 3352
To: Henry Farewell
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Apologizes for delay to Session but daughter had an accident
– As she was well, he then caught a cold
– Level of river rose and had to be forded
– Will be settling out in 2 days for the journey

Document #49
Date: 25 March 1798
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 371-372
LWS #: 1281
To: Mr. Henry Remsen
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Inquiring about Greenleaf and Orami accounts so he can make payment before he leaves
– Fears war being brought on between England and France - this would raise the debt as well as the "internal harmony"
– US sees themselves in danger therefore the president allowed merchant ships to arm

Document #50
Date: 6 June 1798
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 373
LWS #: 1280
To: John Page
From: Jefferson
Location: Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Thanks Page for favors and acknowledges slander against him in the papers
– Sent copy of letter to his friends so they may preview it, asks this correspondence to not make it to the papers
– Feels the matter is more important than the common lies to drag him into the papers
– Might neglect the lies because as he busies himself refuting one, the press will print more, perhaps if they are not acknowledged they will be forgotten
– Received word that there is no desire for war
– Pickney went to Southern France for his daughter's health
– Post Script: again warns that no one from the newspapers can get this letter

Document #51
Date: 6 May 1803
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 374
LWS #: 1278
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Asks recipient where he should send monthly payments
– States that war between England and France has probably begun
– While Bonaparte states he does not wish war, he insulted the British in his public statements

Document #52
Date: 17 June 1803
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 375-377
LWS #: 1278
To: Mr. Charles Ludlow
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Owes payment to Mr. Cheatham but Jefferson has no financial connection to NY
– Mr. Barnes asks that Mr. Ludlow make a payment and debits Mr. Ludlow the amount

Document #53
Date: 13 December 1803
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 378-379
LWS #: 1277
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Back of letter states the content is an Amendment to the Constitution
– Amendment requests the president and vice president to be laid before state legislature

Document #54
Date: 13 December 1803
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 380
LWS #: 1192
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Duplicate of previous letter

Document #55
Date: 27 January 1804
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 381-382
LWS #: 1125
To: John Smith esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Payment to John Barnes

Document #56
Date: 16 June 1804
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 383-384
LWS #: 1275
To: Colonel Francis Peyton
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Successors of Mr. Scott are John Brent (brother of DC mayor) and W. Jackson (from Alexandria)
– Asks Peyton if he is acquainted and can inform Jefferson about their politics and qualifications for their office

Document #57
Date: 11 July 1804
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 385-386
LWS #:
To: Fulvius Skipworth esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Realizes there was a misunderstanding between Skipworth and General Armstrong
– Assures Skipworth he can continue correspondence with Armstrong
– Requests he passes the message along to the board of commissioners
– Thanks Skipworth for the champagne he received last year
– Wishes he requested a provision of wine for this year since last years was so good, but risk of breakage is too great, last shipment of 400 have 153 broken
– Therefore accepted as a local shipment

Document #58
Date: 5 January 1805
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 387-391
LWS #: 3351
To: Littleton
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 5
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– (some manuscript faded out)
– Thrilled that a University is being established @ Virginia where students can be enlightened - feels enlightenment is the way to secure liberty
– wants science taught to highest degree the mind has taken the subject to
– 1st legislature has to give approval regarding a) object of establishment, b) location, c) its endowment (financed privately, bank, etc.)
– Mr. Pitt mentioned expenses in England increased 50 % b/c value of $ has depreciated
– Only wants a few "visitors" at the Unioversity b/c too many (more than 5) could vote out the use of "real science"
– Selection of professorship should be based on what the professors feel is useful science
– University should not be one building but a village

Document #59
Date: 30 May 1806
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 392-393
LWS #: 1271
To: Mrs. D. Stewart
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello to Philadelphia
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Gives word that the president will not give letters of introduction or recommendation to people going to other parts of the world
– Will write to General Armstrong with the requests she asked in her previous letters

Document #60
Date: 10 August 1806
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 394-395
LWS #: 1272
To: Secretary of the Navy
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Enclosed is a letter from James Lowners who left his wife and small children to join the service, served 3 years with 1 more to serve
– Highly regarded Quaker parents of Richmond came on his behalf to try to get him released b/c it will rectify the scandal of the religious society
– requests they transfer him to a gunboat in Norfolk to be discharged closer to home

Document #61
Date: 16 August 1806
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 396-397
LWS #: 1273
To: Dr. Felix Pascalis
From: Jefferson
Location: New York
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– No signature on letter
– Mentions Dr. Paschalis and Jefferson in 3rd person several times
– Jefferson returns the subscription paper to Dr. Paschalis
– Feels the doctrine that the doctor proposes is founded 'in fact' and would be of interest to American Commerce

Document #62
Date: 28 September 1806
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 398-399
LWS #: 1271
To: Mr. Dabney Minor
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Minor is holding bond for 80 pounds that is owed
– Jefferson forgot about the debt but promises to pay as close to the due date as finances will allow him
– states the debt is due to "negro hire"
– Requests notice 30 days before payments are due so they will be paid on time

Document #63
Date: 12 July 1807
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 400-401
LWS #: 1269
To: Mr. Eppes
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Talks of war costing too much for the country to get involved
– The amount of effort that it would take should sway Congress to vote against it
– Waits for response from England regarding their decision of war
– Though not probable, provisions are being made in the event war comes

Document #64
Date: 12 October 1807
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 402-403
LWS #: 531
To: H. E. Governor Cabell
From: Jefferson
Location: Washington DC
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson (enclosed is a picture of Jefferson)
Content:
– Returning Major Newton's letters which have been considered
– British officer refused to receive a flag
– Remedy is never offering another

Document #65
Date: 28 June 1810
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 404-4-5
LWS #: 3325
To: L.W Tazevell esq
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– E. Livingston has brought suit against Jefferson but has not explained why in a "plea"
– Jefferson is collecting documentation for the case
– Not sure if the public will take interest in the matter or if Jefferson will just have to fight this one out

Document #66
Date: 18 August 1810
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 406-408
LWS #: 3326
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– (some manuscript too light to interpret)
– received claim from Livingston
– making a full statement of law and facts regarding the case
– will send same letter of statement to recipient
– possibility the case will go before Congress
– hopes for a delay in communication

Document #67
Date: 8 November 1810
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 409
LWS #: 1270
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– August 1 census:
– Census of Jefferson's plantation
– Slaves
– Supplies
– Etc.
– One set of #s also includes the slaves of a Mr. Randolph

Document #68
Date: 22 November 1810
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 410-412
LWS #: 3319
To: Mr. Farewell
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Acknowledges receipt of 27 September letter regarding the bond previously received
– Intends on communicating letters regarding DuPont and Livingston with the president

Document #69
Date: 23 March 1811
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 413-418
LWS #: 3321
To: L. W. Farewell esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 6
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– References a letter of 29 December
– Prepared a statement of fact referencing the case of the recipient
– Left some space in for additions
– Once additions are made, they will be forwarded to the appropriate recipients
– Will examine quoted works to make a strong case, requests suggestion for additions
– Will send "voluminous" collection to Richmond, list attached

Document #70
Date: 4 April 1811
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 419 - 420
LWS #: 1198
To: Mr. George Jefferson
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Confirming recipient's receipt of $ from Samuel Harrison
– Does not include other tobacco crop which is expected to go elsewhere (destinations are listed)
– Sent letter to those who will be receiving the crop

Document #71
Date: 9 April 1811
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 421-423
LWS #:
To: L. W. Farewell esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello to Norfolk
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Enclosed is a list of books quoted in previous letter which are ready to be sent to Richmond
– Quick communication between Richmond and Norfolk will allow the books to be delivered almost immediately
– Books in 2nd column might be obtainable from New Orleans but has been told that few lawyers there have them
– Might have to get them from France
– Frame # 423 is the list of books that was requested

Document #72
Date: 10 October 1811
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 424
LWS #: 1197
To: Paine Todd
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Sending observations of solar eclipse of 17 September, view was perfect
– Included measurements of the observation (times, annulus, etc.) so as to perform a college calculation for the recipient's students

Document #73
Date: 13 October 1811
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 425-427
LWS #: 2959
To: L. W. Farewell esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Thanks recipient for favor of 11 September and apologizes for late payment
– affairs in Washington caused many accounts to be neglected and unpaid
– went to bank of Richmond to pay debt
– asks for the continuing payment of Mr. Welsh which will help pay remainder of Jefferson's debt, otherwise the spring crop will do so, which Jefferson will pay both the principal and interest in that case
– Does not want to fix a price for the crop now for fear that prices will fluctuate too much
– Apologizes for not being present at recipient's visit to Monticello
– Had the 2 met, Welsh's debt could have been discussed as well as the Livingston Affair

Document #74
Date: 12 April 1812
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 428-429
LWS #: 3322
To: L. W. Farewell esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Mr. Livingston's case remained unexplained to the public
– Compliments Farewell's argument given in front of the court
– Jefferson was satisfied on the outcome feeling the public should too, though they were not presently

Document #75
Date: 19 June 1812
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 430 - 432
LWS #: 3350
To: L. W. Farewell esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– (some manuscript is too light to read)
– questioning public title of the city of New Orleans
– thought they were finished w/ Livingston case but Livingston brought a similar suit to the federal court of New Orleans against the Marshall who removed him from battue
– court ruled he was a NY citizen though he lived in New Orleans for 10 to 12 years and was married there
– new trial was requested because Livingston said the old verdict was against evidence

Document #76
Date: 1813
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 433-436
LWS #:
To:
From:
Location:
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: printed and handwritten (writing not Jefferson's)
Content:
– Prayer Book: Book of Common Prayer and Sacraments according to the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States

Document #77
Date: 17 March 1814
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 437-439
LWS #:
To: Horatio G. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– bound collection received by Spafford, letters date from 1813 to 1817, picture of Jefferson included)
– apologies for late acknowledgement of December and January favors
– thanks Spafford for information sent to him
– comments how many merchants prefer English monarchy to their own government and constitution
– saying priests and despots are in alignment w/each other to acquire power instead of by earning it
– said priests don't preach pure religion but mystery and jargon
– lawyers have changed in England as well
– does not fear violence in US but the professional crafts will become corrupt

Document #78
Date: 26 April 1814
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 440-441
LWS #:
To: H. G. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– (part of a bound collection)
– received letter of 7 April, will be departing soon, regrets not being present for Spafford's visit
– since Spafford's journey is not set for a specific time, Jefferson hopes he will reconsider visiting @ a time when he will be there
– unsure of effect of application in Washington, states that no officer has ever been removed for doing his job well or asked to move on just because
– tells Spafford he can not offer any advice on discoveries in mechanics as it has been a long time since he has dealt with the subject
– would have nothing new on the subject to offer but is willing to help in any way he can

Document #79
Date: 8 August 1814
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 442-443
LWS #: 1196
To: Mr. Thomas C. Flowery
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– sending compliments and thanks to recipient for copy or oration of 4 July
– states the truth and justice of the war they are currently engaged in [war of 1812], trusts history will see the war as necessary
– states that if Mr. Flownay's statements could have moved other states then the war would be at an end
– hopes the speech will have an effect on England as well

Document #80
Date: 16 December 1814
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 444-445
LWS #:
To: H. G. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– (part of bound collection)
– favor of recipient was not received until 25 November b/c of road conditions and abandonment of mail system
– held off with a response until Jefferson was sure that Spafford reached Albany
– has not had much time to read public affairs, prefers histories of another time where he can read without worry

Document #81
Date: 9 February 1815
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 446-447
LWS #: 1195
To: Mr. Matthew Carey
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content
– thanks Carey for a copy of the Olive Branch sent to him, heard about it in the newspaper
– talks of differing currencies of each state not being accepted amongst each other
– faults were made on both sides but mostly on the side of those who decided on which particular issues to pursue

Document #82
Date: 14 February 1815
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 448-455
LWS #: 467
To: M. de la Fayette
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 8
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– happy to receive letter from la Fayette because Jefferson has a glimpse of the inner workings of the French government
– newspapers said "great beast" had fallen but no specifics into how it was accomplished
– unsure if French nation is prepared to pursue the full meaning of liberty
– will take a generation living under new system to determine if the country is prepared to defend new liberties
– people have to know how to preserve freedom, not fight for it, otherwise still a tyranny
– recalls suggestion of French making a pact with the king to secure freedom of religion, trial by jury, etc. because that was all they could handle at the time
– la Fayette felt differently, found he was right and people were subsequent to the constitution of 1791.
– Several politicians thought more could be achieved under a limited monarch than a republic
– La Fayette wanted to secure constitution of national assembly because people did not want a monarch
– rebels had time to anarchize which in turn caused more problems where limited monarchy was exchanged for tyranny of Robespierre and Bonaparte
– Restored dynasty must see and learn from mistakes otherwise they too will fall
– Men have tasted what they want and are ready to fight for it, if they are not quieted, they will "erupt like a volcano"
– Mentions 30 years of US peace and reminisces of French help in the Revolutionary War
– Still some anarchists in US trying to get rid of the US republic
– Cement of the US is the heart of "every" American
– Requests copy of la Fayette's campaign for an author writing a history of the Revolution
– P.S. - February 26 - received word of US peace.

Document #83
Date: 21 February 1815
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 456-457
LWS #:
To: H. G. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– part of bound collection
– thanking Spafford for the pamphlets sent
– referencing Spafford's invention and wished him luck and hopes it benefits the country as well
– encloses token of admiration and a picture of the invention to go along with what Jefferson referenced about it

Document #84
Date: 14 May 1815
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 458-459
LWS #:
To: H.G. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– says he will be happy to subscribe to Spafford's magazine but would like someone present when it arrives
– references an offer from Spafford for Jefferson to write for the magazine
– declines saying he is behind on important business matters

Document #85
Date: 13 October 1815
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 460-461
LWS #: 1195
To: Mr. Matthew Cary
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– thanks Cary for 6th edition of Olive Branch and acknowledges growth in size/demand
– references a correction that should be made
– article states that the conscription in France is credited to Bonaparte but was instituted by the republican govt. before Bonaparte, not sure of specific date, recommends Cary rely in historians for exact dates
– Situation of France convinced Jefferson that the classification of militia is a good idea so all youth won't be killed in war
– Claims Bonaparte used conscription to take over, sending youth to die and leaving the weak/inadequate to run the government

Document #86
Date: 22 December 1815
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 462-463
LWS #: 467
To: H. G. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Part of a bound collection
– Wrote president on behalf of Spafford's request
– Can't be more direct help because he was away so long and did not receive letters until he returned

Document #87
Date: 2 January 1816
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 464 - 465
LWS #: 1198
To: Patrick Gibson
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Gibson's note of 20 October telling Jefferson he did not receive the boatload of flour was the first he heard of it
– Jefferson says this is the 2nd time he has been misinformed

Document #88
Date: 10 January 1816
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 466-467
LWS #:
To: H.G. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Part of a bound collection
– Has not received any letters in past 5 months because of "untrustworthy" mail system
– Approves the design/layout of Spafford's magazine - hopes many more follow
– Has not sent magazine to president for fear of delay of next issue

Document #89
Date: 12 July 1816
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 468-469
LWS #: 1198
To: Patrick Gibson
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– boxes of wine from Monticello are going to Alexandria and Philadelphia
– Col. Simmons collected the shipment from Alexandria and paid the freight from Mersailler
– Jefferson arrived from Bedford 2 days ago and enclosed a bank note for payment and shipment

Document #90
Date: 1 September 1816
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 470-471
LWS #: 1194
To: Mr. Matthew Cary
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Received catalogue from B. Priestly
– requests certain items and will pay freight, however, there are days without boats being shipped to the harbor
– As soon as Jefferson knows amount to be shipped and cost, he will send payment

Document #91
Date: 20 December 1816
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 472-473
LWS #:
To: Mr. Spafford
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Part of bound collection
– Has not been in Bedford for 7 weeks but thanks Spafford for favor
– Spafford requests to publish a letter of Jefferson from 17 March 1814
– Jefferson no longer has the will/sprit to battle about the situation in the letter and prefers Spafford publish it anonymously or as his own, Jefferson does not want his identity revealed
– References sale of Garetter of the state, and does not think it is worth it,
– Advises to speak to the bookseller of Richmond

Document #92
Date: 8 May 1817
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 474
LWS #: 1193
To: Mr. Elkanah Watson
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Received favor of 26 April from Berkshire society, thanks them for their labors, information and enthusiasm for "most important of human acts," (agriculture)
– References a movement of 12 yrs ago in Washington to establish a general of agriculture
– Briggs was made secretary of the society and Madison president - Jefferson thinks he still has the knowledge of the organization of the society but is not sure if anything was ever published
– again Jefferson states he does not want to write for the magazine because it is his time to "cease labor"
– references some younger than he who are well qualified

Document #93
Date: 14 May 1817
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 475-477
LWS #: 466
To: Altho?
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Jefferson sees importance of reaching to old friends (foreign) who feel the same as he, "politics are a hobby"
– Wishes the well being of France
– Government of France depends on the state of mind, foreign occupation is an obstacle
– British war left US in debt but the outcome made the debt worth it
– Above is proof that manufacturers and government can stand the shock of war
– There is more acceptance among the "civil schism," the federalists and the Anglos
– Connecticut has chosen republican government legislature
– References Delaware, a Quaker State, is influenced by their religious beliefs when making political decisions

Document #94
Date: 2 August 1817
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 478
LWS #: 1194
To: John Vaughn esq.
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Send 100$ from Bank of Virginia to pay Mr. Thomas Appleton
– Does not keep track of US and foreign exchange
– Payment is partial, requests Vaughn to write him in September at Poplar Forest for the rest of the amount

Document #95
Date: 28 June 1818
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 479-480
LWS #: 3351
To: L.W. Farewell
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Happy to see Farewell on the list of the commission of the University
– Remembers Farewell's zeal from 12 years ago and since little has changed, he is certain Farewell is willing to help
– Hopes he will visit and is planning accommodations for Farewell with Mr. Diven, his neighbor
– Mentions that Madison will be staying as well

Document #96
Date: 8 April 1821
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 481-482
LWS #: 30
To: James Monroe
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– University requests the attention of the president
– Legislature made a contribution to the University for the purpose of education
– promised $60,000 for the 1st payment
– The university has not received payment, if they do not soon, building will have to cease
– $ would allow for completion of buildings, otherwise the workers from all over the Union won't be able to reconvene until next season

Document #97
Date: 20 January 1824
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 483-485
LWS #: 1196
To: James Barbour
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten (not Jefferson's writing)
Content:
– Isn't normally one to interfere with government choices but Mr. James L. Cathcart seems to be employed in bribing government officials - nothing written can be produced because no one "signs receipts of bribes"
– left office very poor and "lingers" hoping for a job where he can support his large family
– enclosed is a letter of Mr. Cathcart which Jefferson feels better describes the situation than this letter

Document #98
Date: 12 February 1824
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 486
LWS #: 3320
To: Mr. Hatch
From: Jefferson
Location:
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– short note written on a note card of some type
– sending a note of order and hopes Mr. Hatch is not feeling ill from yesterday's storm

Document #99
Date: 22 May 1825
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 487-488
LWS #: 3
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– received favor of 9 May and deposited $ at the bank of Virginia and Farmers bank of Virginia
– believes sum will cover the purchases and is grateful for discounted prices
– copy of the catalogues is slow but near completion, timely because Jefferson is writing legibly and correcting mistakes
– references English law books being cheap to buy but are superior to American books
– until funds are secure, enclosed list of books should be acquired, which can be found in London, sold in sets
– gives 3 specific works he especially wants for the University

Document #99
Date: 25 July 1825
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 489-491
LWS #: 1
To: Mr. William Hillard
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 3
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– books received from catalogue were in good condition, last box received from Mr. Bohn, enclosed is a list of books received
– wants books that are American which would include decisions judged/based on American law
– Jefferson declines because he would prefer books from his own state
– University is willing to take books off Hillard's hands if unable to sell them

Document #100
Date: 5 August 1825
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 492-493
LWS #: 1194
To: Mr. John Sherburne
From: Jefferson
Location: ? to Washington
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Short note
– Thanking Mr. Sherburne for the copy of "Life of Chevalt"

Document #101
Date: 29 August 1825
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 494
LWS #: 3354
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Received favor of 19th but has been indisposed for 3 months, having little communication with the University - knows very little of what is going on
– Preparing Rotunda for a museum
– Received letter from Mr. Brockenbrough regarding the prices for ornaments - Jefferson feels the matter is not his concern
– Jefferson's health does not permit him to do any business
– Not sure if funds are available to furnish the building
– Enrollment is @ 100 with students arriving daily

Document #102
Date: 25 November 1825
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 495-498
LWS #: 3354
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 4
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– Letter of financial matter must go to Congress regarding the University
– Boston and New York are asking for payments totaling $2715.27 for bases/columns for the Rotunda Museum
– Art, science, civil architecture and intro to chaste models is taught
– Describes classroom arrangement for art classes
– For Ionic and Corinthian columns, no one could build them, if so were charging 3 times the amount
– Did not think order of so few columns would warrant change of duties but it did and they were paid so as to avoid time and legal dispute
– Rules quoted surrounding statues and sculptures are same for columns
– Law does not specify place of display as being a stipulation for duties charged
– Tariff law was not passed until after columns were ordered
– Enclosed is paperwork of dates ordered etc.
– Documents enclosed are to Mr. River, are requested back for dispute settlement

Document #103
Date: 2 January 1826
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 499
LWS #: 1276
To:
From: Jefferson
Location: Monticello
Number of Pages: 1
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson (fragment missing)
Content:
– Returning recipient's letter
– Talks of need for roads/canals in Washington
– Recommends not doing anything until it is seen how Bailey's proposition will work out
– Trying to secure a drawing master for the university because it is a skill where males are highly valued in Europe
– Spoke with Dr. Edmund who is praised by Rembrandt Teale
– Not sure if he is willing to leave his current post for the uncertainty of a job at the University
– Could offer Edmund the open professorships @ 600$ per year
– (signature missing due to ripped fragment)

Document #104
Date: undated
Reel #: 27
Film Counter: 500-501
LWS #: 1270
To:
From:
Location:
Number of Pages: 2
Type of Manuscript: handwritten by Jefferson
Content:
– calendar of work for houses, oxen, and slaves on a farm of 280 acres, and 7 fields, 1) wheat, 2) corn and potatoes, 3) pea fallow, 4) wheat, 5 - 7) clover
– detailed schedule of August to June of what should be done on the farm regarding the placing, how much, when, etc.
– 2nd page details the rotation of the crops