31From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 30 August 1787 (Jefferson Papers)
My last to you were of the 16th. and 17th. of July on the subject of my harpsichord. I imagine Colo. Smith is now arrived in London and can aid you in that trouble. The Salon has been open four or five days. I inclose you a list of it’s treasures. The best thing is the Death of Socrates by David, and a superb one it is. A crucifixion by Roland in imitation of Relief is as perfect as it can be....
32From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 5 February 1789 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favors of Jan. 18. and 29. and the carriage is arrived without the least accident. I find it perfectly well made and to my mind, and have nothing to regret relative to it but the trouble it has given you. I will now answer, in order the several parts of your letter of the 29th. My younger daughter has at length recovered, and is I hope out of all danger of further...
33From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 1 November 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your two favors of Oct. 10. and 17. and also the books from Lackington’s. I inclose a small additional note for Mr. Payne the bookseller, which I will beg the favor of you to send him immediately, as it may possibly be in time to come with the parcel formerly desired. I inclose you also a letter from Mr. Paradise to his friend and merchant Mr. William Anderson. The first...
34From Thomas Jefferson to John Trumbull, 20 February 1788 (Jefferson Papers)
Mrs. Church’s trunk was safely delivered here last night by the waggoner. It had been opened of course at the Douane, but I presume the same honesty, which brought it here, guarded it there and every where from pillage. It shall go off for London by tomorrow’s diligence and will arrive I presume on the 25th. We have had great lamentations over your mishap, however hope it was the only one. It...