1To Thomas Jefferson from Richard Bruce, 17 February 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
A man so far advanced in life as I am and of my age should live in daily expectation of being called off this stage of action to a nother would But sir I cannot feel satisfied to leave this world untill I have an opportunity to tender you my most greatful thanks for the great things that you have done for the human race as one of the workers that laid the foundation of Independence whereby...