Thomas Jefferson Papers

James Leitch to Thomas Jefferson, 13 October 1812

From James Leitch

Charlottesville Octr 13th 1812

Sir,

A few day since I recd a note from you requesting me to let you know when I should go to the North I did not determine fully on going Untill Sunday last & this is the first Opportunity I have had of informing you, I purpose starting in the Morning to Baltimore perhaps further—should you want anythings from there I will with pleasure procure them for you Or any services I can render you you may freely Command

respectfully your Obld. Friend

Jas Leitch

RC (MHi); addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esqre Monticello Mr Newby”; endorsed by TJ as received 13 Oct. 1812 and so recorded in SJL.

TJ’s note to Leitch is not recorded in SJL and has not been found.

Index Entries

  • Leitch, James; agent for TJ search
  • Leitch, James; letters from search
  • Leitch, James; letters to accounted for search
  • Newby, William P.; carries letter to TJ search