1To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Lewis, Jr., 11 February 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Mr. Wallace Wormley lately a Captive at Tripoli is desirous of a Consular appointment in one of the Barbary ports—from an acquaintance, with their language, Customs & habits, he considers himself qualified to discharge the duties of the Office—I have long known the family of Mr. Wormley, and have some acquaintance with him, which induce a hope that he may be successfull—I am, very respectfully...
2To George Washington from Joseph Lewis, Jr., 12 November 1787 (Washington Papers)
Being in company with a Party of young Gentlemen last sunday morning it was proposed taking a Sail, accordingly we procured a Sailing Boat and some of the company mentioning that 2 or 3 Guns wou’d be very entertaining as we shou’d probably meet with chances at Ducks in the course of our Sailing and at their request I borrowed of Mr R. W. Ashton a Gun & Mr Charles Ashton took another belonging...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Lewis, Jr., 27 March 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
J. Lewis presents his respects to Mr. Jefferson, and assures him of his particular attention to the Letter from Germany —He has some recollection of the Family alluded to, and will take the earliest opportunity after his return to Loudoun of waiting upon them RC ( MHi ); addressed: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received 27 Mch. and so recorded in SJL . Enclosure not...