1Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 2 February 1822 (Jefferson Papers)
May I once more intrude on your kindness, and friendship, to ask for some information, which I am induced to believe will be usefull in the settlement of my affairs in this country, which have been so Long protracted. I believe from circumstances, which have recently came to Light, that my mother was a native born citizin citizen of Virginia , or of some one of the United States . My Grand...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Philip I. Barziza, 10 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
It may perhaps be presumption in me to suppose you should feel an Interest in my affairs, But your intimacy with my family, and the concern you felt for me justifies the supposition The land cause has at last been decided in the court of appeals It is the opinion of that court, that my Brother, and myself were Aliens at the Death of M rs Paradise consequently incapable of inheriting her Real...