1821 Letters

Boston, MA -

Mr. Mason has not been here, but is expected on Tuesday. I had a good deal of conversation with him in the summer, on the subject of the college, and I have no doubt he agrees with the rest of us

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We have a difficult subject before us respecting the land Debt of 22 millions. The project will be to give the debtors time, and also to diminish a portion of the Debt

Philadelphia, PA - 3 January 1821

I am not content to wait till I get to Washington, without giving you some account of myself and my travels.

Washington, VA - 6 January 1821

Mr. Crawford's department is ill conducted : he shows neither zeal nor talent

War Department, MD - 8 January 1821

I know of but few instances of sickness among the residents; among them however is your mother.

Washington, VA - 9 January 1821

I yesterday saw & read Mr. Duer's speech in Orange. I think it very able and satisfactory.

Bedford, NY - 13 January 1821

I have received your letter of the 23d ult. expressing a desire that Botta's History and your Translation of it may have my approbation

unknown - 13 January 1821

There is no concord, and I fear little wisdom in the Cabinet in these matters : but flattering as the Exports certainly are Mr. Crawford will another year be obliged to propose taxes instead of loans.

Washington, VA - 19 January 1821

Mr. Monroe is reelected unanimously or nearly so, and nevertheless the plans or measures of Govt. are without friends in Congress

Washington, VA - 26 January 1821

We have before us a most difficult enquiry in the subject of the Debt due for pub. Lands. I have today offered a plan which with suitable correction amendment may produce good results in this perplexing business.

unknown - 11 February 1821

The green bag has made no proselytes here : on the contrary it has dissatisfied those, or at least some of them, who were friends of Mr. Clinton.

unknown - 18 February 1821

Last year Mr. Randolph said the dough faces of the north came over to them ; they had as many as they wanted, and could have had more : now he likens his opponents to sheep

unknown - 24 February 1821

Mr. Clay has got up a joint committee of 23 on the part of the House & 7. on that of the Senate respecting Missouri

Bedford, NY - 12 March 1821

My letter to you of the 20th December last, contained some remarks relative to the perversions and obliquities which you had noticed, and which I observed were neither recent nor unexpected.

War Department, MD - 22 March 1821

To execute the instructions which you have received, through the Department of State to take possession of East and West Florida, you will proceed with as little delay as may be practicable

Washington, MD - 29 March 1821

On the defence of the eastern portion of our northern frontier, I substantially concur, with the exception of works to command lake Champlain.

Bedford, NY - 24 April 1821

We have both experienced afflicting dispensations. Your portion of health has for a long time been diminished ; and I have not had a well day for the last twelve years.

Bedford, NY - 30 April 1821

Controversies between the national and a state government, or any of their respective departments, are to be regretted. It is desirable that the one which occasioned this report, should be brought to an amicable and satisfactory termination

Washington, MD - 6 May 1821

Our last arrival from Europe has brought us important intelligence. We may not only hope, but have some confidence, that the allied powers will be baffled.

War Department, MD - 13 May 1821

We have had very late news, from Europe. The Neapolitans have acted most cowardly. They yielded all without resistance.

Litchfield, CT - 17 May 1821

I am informed that the summer Establishment for the Mail between this place & Albany has now commenced, so that Letters pass & repass daily.

Boston, MA - 17 June 1821

Mr. Olcott wrote me on this same subject of the overseers. I am very doubtful whether any good would come of the project.

War Department, MD - 18 June 1821

The truth appears to be, that the Officers of the Army, at the end of the War, had a very erroneous mode of thinking, as well on this, as many other points, which took some years to correct.

Jamaica, NY - 22 June 1821

For a fortnight past I have been absent from home, attending the examination of the Cadets at W. Point.

Jamaica, NY - 23 June 1821

We have just passed thro an election of members to a State Convention, which is called to revise our Constitution, and among the persons chosen I have been named by this county.

Boston, MA - 9 July 1821

I think this No.i exceedeth all its predecessors in glory. I have read three articles.

War Department, MD - 20 July 1821

I enclose for your consideration, and direction in relation to it, a letter from Gen'l. Scott

War Department, MD - 18 August 1821

Col Gadsden having accepted the office of Adjutant-General it has become -necessary to select some one to fill the place, which he occupied.

Litchfield, CT - 23 August 1821

The special object of this letter is to inform you that I have for sometime past been Contemplating a plan to aid your Children...

Albany, NY - 18 September 1821

Our progress in the Convention is slow, but I preserve my confidence in the moderation and good sense of the members.

Boston, MA - 24 September 1821

I am happy to hear that you are coming up to-morrow, to dine with the commodore. Mr. Baker, the British consul-general, is in town. He called on me to-day

Washington, MD - 27 September 1821

The sickness is not peculiar to this place, but spreads with little exception over the whole country quite into the Mountains.

War Department, MD - 28 September 1821

The condition of the Seminole Indians in Florida is such as to require the immediate attention of Government.

unknown - 2 October 1821

We made progress onwards to the Senate as the consenting body on the Governor's nomination. There we are to spend some time and still more on the appointment of Justices of the Peace by the People.

Boston, MA - 4 October 1821

I like your project of a course of proceeding for the trustees very much. I have no doubt something like that would be very judicious.

Albany, NY - 4 October 1821

The Constitution will not be as sound, and provisions which we may regret, may obtain insertion in the Constitution, by the pressure and agency of the Judges

Albany, NY - 6 October 1821

The Convention is engaged on Van Buren's report ; and the mode of appointing magistrates and sheriffs is the immediate subject of embarrassment.

Albany, NY - 9 October 1821

The Suffrage question as reported by the Comee. of 13. is established ; it is in effect universal suffrage ; the colored people except such as own freeholds of 250 Dol. are exempt from direct taxes, and denied a suffrage.

War Department, MD - 14 October 1821

You will perceive, on the perusal, that the subject involves the extent of the military powers of the Governor of Florida, and is one of some delicacy.

Albany, NY - 14 October 1821

It was my hope and intention to have been able to make you a visit this fall, but Congress will meet on the 3d. of Dec., and I shall barely have time to put my affairs in order

Albany, NY - 15 October 1821

The affairs of the Convention are to my apprehension in a condition little satisfactory.

unknown - 17 October 1821

The power of impeachment is vested in a majority of the members elect of the Assembly

unknown - 20 October 1821

The appointment of the Justices in the Counties has excited great uneasiness among the members of the Convention.

Albany, NY - 21 October 1821

I perhaps went too far in saying that nobody here talks of adjourning

Amherst, MA - 0 November 1821

But in searching for the originals of English words, I soon found the field of etymology had been imperfectly explored ; and one discovery succeeding another, my curiosity was excited to persevere in the pursuit.

Boston, MA - 7 November 1821

I am puzzled to know how the law stands respecting appeals in equity cases, from circuit court to supreme court by defendants.

Albany, NY - 9 November 1821

Our Convention have finished the amended Constitution, which is to be offered by a vote of tomorrow to the People for their acceptance or rejection.

unknown - 25 November 1821

I met in the Street the Otises, on their way to Congress ; and was rejoiced to learn from them that your health is better God grant that it may remain so.

Bedford, NY - 3 December 1821

Your Dictionary will doubtless derive utility and reputation from the extensive investigations you mention. The assiduity with which you have for many years persevered, and still persevere, in accomplishing that arduous task, will, I hope, be followe

Litchfield, CT - 8 December 1821

A set of Men have used our Capital until they have wasted say 50 P. C.t of it, without making any Dividend or rendering any account, & then advertise that they will ask leave of the Govt. to change the Course of their business, & waste the remainder

Litchfield, CT - 15 December 1821

I am obliged by the Rect. of your Letter of the 11th instant, & notice your remarks respecting the Int.t on the bonds.

Washington, VA - 16 December 1821

The Unitarian chaplain (Jared Sparks) excites even here some sensibility.

Monticello, VA - 23 December 1821

I thank you for your discourse, delivered at Plymouth on the termination of the second century of the landing of our forefathers. Unable to read it, from defect of sight, it was last night read to me, by our friend Shaw.