1From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Blodget, Jr., 22 June 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
The 15th. inst. being past when a deposit of 10,000 dollars was expected by the Commissioners of the Federal seat, and not having heard from you, I take the liberty of asking a line from you, on account of the Commissioners who wish to know what they may be permitted to count on. I am Sir Your most obedt. humble servt PrC ( DLC ); at foot of text: “Mr. Blodget.” FC ( Lb in DNA : RG 360, DL ).
2From Thomas Jefferson to Samuel Blodget, Jr., 12 July 1792 (Jefferson Papers)
I have duly received your favor of June 25. and forwarded the letter it inclosed for the Commissioners. I am setting out tomorrow for Virginia, and therefore in the midst of hurry have only time to say that I suppose it will be well to retain a few copies of the plan of the town, disposing of them where they will be most seen. I observe the soundings are not in the sheets you send me. I have...