1Thomas Jefferson to Alexander Macomb, 1 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to Maj r Macomb and returns his thanks for the copy of his treatise on Martial law which he was so kind as to send him, & which he was pleased to see made public in so well digested a form. he has too long delayed this acknolegement from a desire to learn to what place it should be directed; but has at length thought it best to send it through the medium...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Alexander Macomb, 4 December 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
M r Thomas Levins, Professor of Natural and Experimental Philosophy in the College of Georgetown in this District, is desirous of obtaining a professorship in the University of Virginia; and has asked me to mention his name to you in such terms as I believe his merits would justify. It is within two years that I have become acquainted with M r Levins; and finding he possessed a very extensive...