1From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Bartlett, 9 February 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I rec d some days since your favor of Jan. 7. and with it a copy of your Aphorisms for which accept my thanks. the patronage you quote of the mr Adamses, Hancock & Gerry is a sufficient voucher that your course has been meritorious, and doubtless those who have been witnesses of it will take an interest in it’s being closed in comfort. the testimony of the Psalmist is encoraging to the good....
2From Thomas Jefferson to Joseph Bartlett, 16 March 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
Your fav r of the 4 th inst. has been rec d I am too much enfeebled by age to write letters, and am obliged therefore to withdraw from that labor. I return you the letters of mr Adams & mr Gherry which you would doubtless desire to keep, and with every wish for your health & well-being pray you to accept my best respects DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.