Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Ladd, 20 August 1810
To Thomas Ladd
Monticello Aug. 20. 10
Sir
Your favor of the 8th was recieved on the 14th inst. and I now inclose you fifty Dollars, my portion of the fee for your report, with many thanks for your patient & candid attention to this case, and great satisfaction at the prospect of seeing it terminated in my time. Accept the assurances of my great esteem & respect.
Th: Jefferson
PoC (DLC); at foot of text: “Mr Thomas Ladd”; endorsed by TJ.
Ladd’s favor was actually dated 9 Aug. 1810. His letter to TJ of 24 Aug. 1810, not found, is recorded in SJL as received on 10 Sept. 1810.