1To Thomas Jefferson from La Rouerie, 25 September 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
When your letter of June last came at la Rouerie, I was at the waters of Cautrét where Mde. de la Rouerie died; it was sent to me a month after but my mind was far from being so tranquille as to take any interest whatever in things strangers to the loss I had made. Now that the care of my fortune call on my immediate attention, I will have the honor to answer your letter. The gentlemen of the...
2To Thomas Jefferson from James Smith, [25 September 1786] (Jefferson Papers)
I beg pardon of your Excellency for giving you but short notice of my departure. The fact is that the letter which I waited to determine me to go or stay arrived but to day. I shall therefore quit Paris certainly Wednesday morning and if you have anythings to send shall esteem myself honored with the conveyance of them. At the same time I must thank your excellency for the civilities I have...