To Thomas Jefferson from James Barbour, 11 January 1823
Washington Jany 11th 23
Dear Sir
The enclosed essays were written for the Enquirer in which they appeared—The partiality of a few here, who read them, determined to give them a more permanent shape—The object cannot fail to have obtained your approbation—What has been the writers success it is for others to decide—He is anxious to submit them to your perusal—
I offer to you assurances of my profound respect
James Barbour
CSmH: Jefferson File.