1To Thomas Jefferson from Polly Logwood, 28 August 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
The great Politeness and attention I experienced from you, when pasing through this neighbourhood excites and calls forth my warmest gratitude and thankfulness—that the Chief majistrate of a great and powerfull nation like ours shold Condesend to lend a favourable an attentive, and patient hering to his fellow Citizens, in detailing thir misfortunes, and presenting ther Petetions is a national...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Polly Logwood, 29 October 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
Penetrated with respect I beg leave to address you on the subject of my unfortunate Husband’s situation. I am prompted to do it as this time because the period is so fast approaching when your Excellency will retire from Office; besides I am informed you have lately been pleased to manifest your mercy by pardoning Two men (Thomas Hall & James Phillips) from the same prison, & for the same...