1Thomas Jefferson to William Beach Lawrence, 10 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I thank you, dear Sir, for your kind offer of services in Europe but time has nearly dissolved all my connections with that hemisphere. 10. years of the Guillotine, 20. of war, and 32 of the sweepings of the scythe of death have left not a human being alive in France with whom I was acquainted, the Marquis Fayette excepted. the title of American is always an introduction to his attentions. yet...
2Thomas Jefferson to Lafayette, 10 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I know, my dear friend, that the title of American alone is a passport to your attentions and good offices. to inform you therefore who of them merit those kindnesses must be an act of charity to you as of justice to them. on the bearer mr Laurence they will be worthily placed. he is a citizen of distinction of the state of New York , correct and enlightened, and well qualified to put you into...