Thomas Jefferson Papers
Documents filtered by: Author="Jefferson, Thomas" AND Recipient="Madison, James"
sorted by: date (ascending)
Permanent link for this document:
https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Jefferson/01-13-02-0347

From Thomas Jefferson to James Madison, 4 August 1788

To James Madison

Paris Aug. 4. 1788.

Dear Sir

The bearer hereof, Mr. Dobbyns, a native of Ireland, having it in contemplation to dispose of his estate in that country, and to remove with his tenants to America, I have advised him, before he carries the measure into entire execution, to go thither himself, to fix on the part of the country which from climate, soil, and other circumstances would best suit his views, and even to provide a place for the reception of his people on their arrival. His views have at different times, and under different considerations, been attracted by the Chesapeak, the Patowmack, the Ohio, and the Mohocks river. As there is always a possibility that a stranger may fall into the hands of land-jobbers and other sharpers, I take the liberty of asking for him your friendly counsel, and your recommendations of him to good men in whatever quarter he may chuse to visit for the purpose of purchasing, as well as your notice and civilities on every occasion. He comes well recommended to me from a friend in London, and the short acquaintance I have had the honour of having with him here has justified that recommendation. I am with sentiments of the most perfect esteem Dear Sir your affectionate friend and servant,

Th: Jefferson

RC (DLC: Madison Papers); endorsed; addressed: “The honourable James Madison of the Virginia delegation in Congress. Favored by Mr. Dobbyns.” PrC (DLC).

Index Entries