1From Thomas Jefferson to Watson & Higginbotham, 28 March 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The postmaster general has applied to me to recommend a postmaster for Milton to succeed mr Camden who has resigned. being not sufficiently acquainted with the characters there who might be proper and willing to accept the office, I take the liberty of solliciting you to recommend one, whom you shall consider as fit for the office and who shall consent to accept of it. it is interesting to us...
2From Thomas Jefferson to David Higginbotham, 1 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
A friend is here with his family returning from the Springs to Washington, & is in want of 50. D. to reach his destination which I cannot furnish him, having reserved no more than will carry me there. I shall be mortified if I cannot accomodate him, and therefore pray you to lend me that sum; which shall be specifically returned to you by the first post after this day sennight, or shall be...
3To Thomas Jefferson from David Higginbotham, 20 August 1802 (Jefferson Papers)
The bearer hereof Mr. Isham Henderson of Milton, being desirous to obtain the loan of such books as may be usefull in the study of Law, not being in Circumstances to purchase them, I beg leave to recommend him to your favour as a young man of integrity and good deportment having no doubt but that should you be pleased to favour his request, he will take special care of the books with which you...
4To Thomas Jefferson from David Higginbotham, 27 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The above is a copy of a letter accompanying sundry packages for your inspection, your letter of the 23rd. came duly to hand contents noted. I am your ob s MHi : Coolidge Collection. We take the liberty of forwarding to you for Thomas Jefferson Esqr., Eight boxes & six barrels & 30 demijohns by William Farris’s boat, which we request you will receive for him—the six bls & boxes No. 4. 5 & 10...