1From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 22 January 1795 (Jefferson Papers)
...has undertaken for the Drillplough. Gamble promises the clover seed and gongs shall come by the first conveyance: so that from all these Mr. Randolph is relieved. There remain on his hands Martin and the Chariot. If the latter cannot be disposed of without better wheels I would be obliged to him to take the greater and larger diameters of the axle, and the length of the Nut of the wheel...
2From Thomas Jefferson to Martha Jefferson Randolph, 12 March 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
...is 6. days ago. the day before yesterday he walked in the Circular room upstairs about 5. or 600. steps, yesterday he walked 1200. and to-day he will come downstairs and take a ride in the chariot. his convalescence will now be rapid. he thinks he shall not be strong enough to set out on his journey till Monday the 23d. which is the day he sets for it. I think he will be able...