1Ellen W. Randolph (Coolidge) to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 14 th reached me yesterday and I hasten to return you thanks for this new proof of your affection. the remittance made to M r Barnes will indeed add considerably to my moyens de jouissance , & I need not tell you how gratefull I am for your kindness. I have no idea that my wants will exceed the 100.D. but if they should I will apply as you have directed. If I have not...
2Ellen W. Randolph (Coolidge) to Martha Jefferson Randolph, [ca. 10 November 1816] (Jefferson Papers)
We were a good deal disappointed at not recieving letters from some of the family in the large pacquet which came to Grandpapa from Monticello ; one of the girls might have written to let us know that you were all well— Grandpapa We expect to be with you the last of the Month and in the mean time are making very good use of our time; I have got through the Syntax, & have finished Corderi ....