1To Thomas Jefferson from E. M. Boyle, 29 November 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Excuse the temerity of a person utterly unknown to you, in thus addressing you, but dire necessity compels me to it.—I am a young Man that has underwent many turns of fortune, & have been labouring for these two years, to pay debts which an imprudent Partner brought upon me. Which has involved me in the City of Washington from 150 to 160 dollars which at present I am unable to pay, as I cannot...