Letters written by Thomas Jefferson [manuscript], 1785-1822.

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Letters written by Thomas Jefferson [manuscript], 1785-1822.

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1785 August 28: Jefferson writes partially in cipher code to James Madison. The Emperor hurt by German Confederation. Need to reestablish trade with England. Recommends Mr. Barclay be sent to treat with the Barbary States. Necessity for minister to Portugal. Appointment of William Short as his private secretary. Pleasure with Land Ordinance of 1785. Adoption of the dollar as the U. S. monetary unit. Importance of a favorable reception for Benjamin Franklin in the U. S. Reference to John Adams and Colonel Humphreys. 1790 July 9: Jefferson sends George Clinton copies of two acts regarding the 1790 census and land sales. 1790 October 1: Jefferson writes to Henry Remsen regarding the recognition of McDonogh's mission from England and the leasing of his house and. 1798 February 21: Jefferson to Horatio Gates. Letter delivered to General Kościuszko. Possible war with France, whose attitude, like England's, threatens U. S. commerce. Kościuszko disappointed at France's peace with Austria; had hoped his country would rise again. 1808 September 6: Jefferson, Monticello, to John Page, Richmond. Offers to transfer Page's office of Commissioner of Loans for Virginia to his son, Francis, because of Page's ill health. Page's endorsement: "Most generous & consolatory to me! !" 1819 April 4: Jefferson, Monticello, to Robert S. Garrett. Thanks for recommendations of Don Marcus Escopinachi, Dr. Speed, and of Mr. Bonfils. Except for Dr. Cooper, the University will hire no professors until construction is complete. 1821 December 9: Jefferson, Monticello, to James Breckenridge. Copy of Greenlee's plat will make his patent good against a junior claim. Meeting of Board of Visitors, with John Hartwell Cocke, Chapman Johnson, and James Madison attending. State of the University published in papers. Decision on commencing the library deferred. 1822 October 11: Jefferson, Monticello, to Arthur Spicer Brockenbrough, University of Virginia. Sends copy of resolution of Board of Visitors, authorizing building of the library, and of an advertisement for the Richmond Enquirer and Charlottesville Central Gazette regarding collection of University subscriptions in arrears.

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