1James Ogilvie to Thomas Jefferson, November [1814] (Jefferson Papers)
The young gentleman, M r Colin Clark , who will present this letter was formerly a pupil of mine; his academical proficiency & good conduct, gave him a solid claim to my confidence & affection: of the sincerity of these sentiments I afford him an unequivocal evidence, by making him known to you.— I can scarcely indulge the hope of seeing you again, but assuredly, wherever hereafter, my...
2William Fleming to Thomas Jefferson, 12 November 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to recommend to your notice and good offices, the bearer of this letter, my young friend, m r Colin Clarke , son of col o James Clarke of Powhatan county , with whom you are acquainted:—He is at present a practitioner of the law; but wishes to serve his country, in at this crisis, in a military capacity, and solicits, from you, a letter in his favour to the secretary of war.—I have...