1To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Sigourney, 20 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
An apology may perhaps be thought necessary for one who, being a stranger to you probably even in name, takes the liberty, at this time, to claim your attention. But, if needed, I trust may be found in the community of feeling which must exist among all who take a deep interest in the respectability of the American character, & the reputation of American literature. Possibly you may have...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Charles Sigourney, 23 May 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
M r C. Sigourney has the honour of enclosing to M r Jefferson a letter of introduction from M r Hillhouse of Connecticut.—It is with extreme regret he heard, a few days since in Washington, the intelligence of the illness of M r J., which he trusts will yield to the cares of his medical attendents, & the anxious wishes of his numerous friends.—M r S. contemplates remaining a few days in this...