1Edward Bancroft to Thomas Jefferson, 5 September 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Though some years, & many great events have intervened, since the date of your last letter to me, you will I flatter myself, pardon the liberty which I take in addressing you, to assure you of the continuance of my highest Esteem & best wishes, and also to introduce to the honor of your favourable notice, & Kind protection, the Viscount Barziza , who will become the Bearer of this Letter— He...
2Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 6 December 1815 (Jefferson Papers)
Having had the honor to recive a Lettre of introduction to yuor protection, as a son of the Late Count Antonio Barziza ; and Grandson of M r and M rs Paradise deceased. I’ take the Liberty to included for the moment, and in the meanwhile that I’ reserv myself, for another occation the honor to cam in person to pay my respects, and dutty, I’ dare bege from your goodness to honour me with an...
3Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 6 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Its with truly sentiments of gratitude that I Knowledge your must graciuse lettre annexd with the instructions that you had the goodness to forward me upon my affairs. I have the satisfaction to participate you that the contract of Marriage, of which I was in want to complete my documents, I founded here in the hands of M r William M c Candlish , the same Gentleman whom was named by...
4Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 14 December 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
It was in vain that till now I flattered myself with the illusion of having the honour of Coming in Person to pay you my respects, my circumstances, or my fate, have prevented me from enjoying such an advantage, and what it is worst is that through the same reasons I shall be deprived yet a while. Menwhile permit me Sir to acquaint you that though I have soon after received your order,...
5Philip I. Barziza to Thomas Jefferson, 14 February [1817] (Jefferson Papers)
Your Kind Letter was sent to me at Richmond where I was gone with my guardian M r M c Candlish , in hope of hearing a favourable decision of my cause from the General assembly and for the purpose of endeavouring to make fall the thick veil under which my affairs Lay conceald. In the first place, Sir, I render you my most sincer and greatful thanks for the goodness which you had to recommend me...