1From Thomas Jefferson to Ralph Izard, 18 November 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
I have received your favor of the 1st. July and congratulate you Sincerely on the marriage of your second daughter. Besides the happiness which will be felt by Mrs. Izard and yourself in the establishment of your daughters so much to your mind, I am in hopes the public will derive advantage also from it as it leaves an obstacle the less to your devoting your services to them. I have been in...