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Thomas, Sr Nelson to Thomas Jefferson, March 6, 1770
York March 6th. 1770. Dr . Sir I was extremely concerned to hear of your Loss the account of which had reached us some time ago. As I have a…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Page, February 21, 1770
Charlottesville Feb. 21. 1770. Dear Page I am to acquaint Mrs. Page of the loss of my favorite pullet; the consequence of which will readily occur to her. I promised…
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Buchanan & Brown Perkins to Thomas Jefferson, October 2, 1769
London 2d. Octr. 1769 Sir Having entered into some engagements with our worthy Friend Mr: Thos. Adams for Mr: Jordan by which we are to have a Ship in James…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Walker, September 3, 1769
Sep. 3. 1769. Galfridi – Filius Ambulatori S. Ero apud Society spring on Tuesday per quatuor. Fortasse et I. Lepus-æmula veniet. Apis ibi et tu quoque. Ferto sequelam tuam Septentrionalem.…
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Thomas Jefferson to Alexander White, April 19, 1769
Williamsburgh April 19. 1769. [ Dea]r Sir Your messenger being about to return before I have an opportunity of conferring with Mr. Blair on the subject of your caveats, I…
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Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Turpin, February 5, 1769
Shadwell Feb. 5. 1769. Dear Sir I am truly concerned that it is not in my power to undertake the superintendance of your son in his studies; but my situation…
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Thomas Jefferson to William Preston, August 18, 1768
Staunton Aug. 18. 1768. Dear Sir I sit down to petition your suffrage in favor of a friend, whose virtues and abilities have made him such to me, and will…
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Thomas Jefferson to Francis Willis, July 23, 1766
Wmsburgh July 23. 1766. Dear Willis I am at length arrived here, after a long, but agreeable trip along the continent as far as New York; which however was less…
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Thomas Jefferson to John Page, May 25, 1766
Annapolis May. 25. 1766. Dear Page I received your last by T. Nelson whom I luckily met on my road hither. Surely never did small hero experience greater misadventures than…
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George Gilmer to John Morgan, May 11, 1766
Virginia 11 May 1766 Dear Sir Give me leave to introduce the bearer my particular friend Mr. Thomas Jefferson. I need say nothing to recommend him to your esteem, your…