1To Thomas Jefferson from William Shippen, 5 December 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
Philadelphia, 5 Dec. 1787 . Introduces his son and asks TJ’s “protection and friendship,” knowing...
2To Thomas Jefferson from William Shippen, 22 April 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I am much obliged and flatterd by your great attention to my son; The obligation will be much...
3From Thomas Jefferson to William Shippen, 8 May 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I duly received your favor of Dec. 5. and have been made happy by the acquaintance of your son...
4To Thomas Jefferson from William Shippen, 17 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have known Major Penrose a long time—believe him to be a good republican—a man of considerable...