Josiah Meigs to Thomas Jefferson, 16 February 1815
From Josiah Meigs
Washington City Feb. 16. 1815
My respected Friend
I cannot resist an impulse which all good men must feel. With the multitude of my Brethren of the United States, I congratulate you on the astonishing events of which we have received information within a very short period.
Next to that Good Being who has kindly guided this great people to their present happy state, I feel an emotion of Gratitude to Mr Jefferson which I have not language to express.
Your evening of life will be calm, serene1 & glorious.
I promise myself the pleasure of paying you my respects2 personally in the course of the approaching summer—
I ask no excuse for this Note—It certainly needs none—
I am, very respectfully
Your
Josiah Meigs.