1From Thomas Jefferson to Antoine-Félix Wuibert, 22 May 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of Decemb. 12. 1785. came to my hands on the 16th. of February. I immediately wrote to Monsieur Thevenard at L’Orient to obtain an order for your money. I was called to England about a fortnight after, which prevented my receiving Mr. Thevenard’s answer till my return about three weeks ago. That time has been occupied in discussing some claims set up by your father, which he wished...