1To Thomas Jefferson from Peter Freneau, 4 July 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
I should feel great reluctance in addressing you on the subject mentioned below had I any other view in doing it than a desire to serve a very respectable family in this City. The Loan Officer for this State, John Neufville Esqr, now lies extremely ill, from his weak state and great age, (he is now in his seventy eighth year) it is highly probable that he will not recover; in this case it is...