1To Thomas Jefferson from Cato P.B. O’Maddin, 20 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I am persuaded your superior knowledge of the world and its inhabitants, has long since taught you to be familiar with the addresses of persons unknown to you. Therefore an “Exile of Erin,” in this humble and desultory communication, with respectful awe approaches the Author of that “Declaration of Independence,” which protects the exile as well as the native, in this sacred asylum of...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Cato P.B. O’Maddin, 27 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I recieved duly your letter of the 20 th expressing a disposition to establish a female academy in the neighboring village of Christs g there is one there at this time under a lady of high approbn, much esteemed in the place and one with whom a competition could scarcely be successful. I am advised at the same time by those whom I have consulted that the place would n furnish a 2 d school,...