1From Thomas Jefferson to John Coalter, 8 October 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
I have recieved your favor of Sep. 25. informing me you have obtained a judgment against mr Clarke on my behalf. this I presume is a lien on his moveable property and renders me secure, if there be not others on similiar ground beyond the amount of that property. I therefore do not wish to distress mr Clarke, or by prematurely pressing the sale of his property to lessen his resources. I will...
2From Thomas Jefferson to John Coalter, 8 May 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Having a considerable debt to pay to mr Higginbotham of Milton, it becomes necessary for me to call in all my resources. mr Clarke cannot I think consider a requisition of what he owes me as unreasonable after the delay with which he has been indulged. I must therefore pray you to close that matter by collecting this judgment with as little delay as practicable, & remitting it to mr...